Known as SARA, we are a leading amateur radio club based in Stillwater MN with over 110 members in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas, Washington State and Costa Rica. We meet
at the Stillwater Library and Boutwells Landing in Stillwater, and are affiliated with the Courage Handi-Ham System and the American Radio Relay League.
Recognized for continued achievement, SARA has the distinction of being one of only three ARRL Special Service Clubs in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Membership is open to anyone interested in ham radio - you do not need to be a licensed ham radio operator to join.
Repeaters
Our 2m repeater is on 147.060 MHz, with a positive offset (transmit on 147.660 MHz).
It is an open repeater, Echolink enabled as WØJH-R and you need a PL tone of 114.8 Hz on your transmit signal.
You may find a coverage map here
Club Stations
The club call sign is WØJH. SARA has use of two remotely controlled HF stations, courtesy of Courage Center Handihams. The stations are located in radio
quiet zones ~40 miles north west of the Twin Cities Metro (WØZSW) and ~100 miles west of Duluth (WØEQO).
All licensed SARA members may use these stations by request to and approval by Handihams.
Emergency Preparedness
Amateur radio plays a key role in communications during an emergency. SARA can provide radio communication assistance to state and local public
service agencies during emergencies/disasters.
The WØJH 2m repeater has automatic switching emergency power and many members have 2m mobile and portable capabilities.
Many members are ARES, AERO and Skywarn trained.
Special Events & Activities
The club participates in the annual national Field Day operating event, which takes place on the fourth weekend in June every year. The club also
sponsors special operating activities such as the special event station in an ice-fishing cabin on frozen Lake Mille Lacs.
The annual "Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald" event in which SARA participates from the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park has become sought after and well attended. We've operated from the ghost town of White Rock, SD and from a mobile train's passenger car. As a club, we’ve constructed small, PSK-31 transceiver kits for the 80m band. The club also sponsors an annual Fox Hunt (VHF transmitter).
Training & Education
SARA regularly sponsors and teaches classes for those interested in obtaining their ham radio license, or for
licensed amateurs who wish to upgrade their licenses. Both theory and code classes are conducted.
Community Service
We help provide communications for walk-a-thon, bike-a-thon, orienteering and adventure racing, and high altitude balloon tracking events each year.
We also work with individual members of the Courage Center HandiHam System to help them get and stay on the air.
Several members are merit badge counselors for the Boy Scouts.
Member Assistance Program (MAP)
SARA has a Member Assistance Program to help its members get and stay on the air, by helping with equipment setup,
antenna installation and so forth. Many of our members have “McCoy Doublet” antennas as a result of this program.
DX Program
Many SARA members are actively involved in DXing (contacting distant stations). The club has a
DX Manager who can help members with information and advice about how to get the most out of
DX activities. ARRL members can take advantage of our club’s DX QSL forwarding service.
Web Sites
Visit our portal web site www.radioham.org for more details, photos and presentations.
Visit our News web site for up to date information on SARA events and activities and to find
information on technical aspects of amateur radio
We look forward to introducing you to our club, and the exciting world of ham radio!