Stay tuned and watch this space for information about the February meeting.

The first meeting of the year saw several presentations on handheld radios.  Multiple presenters and even more HTs provided the large group at the January DMRAA meeting with many ideas.  The subject was very timely with the large group of recently licensed hams, many of whom were at the meeting.  Kenwood, Icom, Baofengs and Yaesu […]

Be sure and bring your favorite handheld radio to the DMRAA’s first meeting of the year.  This meeting will be all about HTs.  If you are a new Ham or a seasoned veteran be sure to come.  For January’s meeting, several hams will be speaking about their HT.  Topics covered will include why you love it, […]

The National Weather Service will present the 2016 version of their annual Spotter Training.  This meeting, a yearly feature for the DMRAA will be held at Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd and Ingersoll, Des Moines in the Recital Room on the 3rd floor.  It is recommended that ARES members take this training every two years (every […]

You’ve earned your Technician license… now what?  The Story County ARES Winter Ham Radio Seminar will be a hands-on forum where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about topics you may have only heard about. Topics will include: Hands-on radio setup, usage and on-air operating procedures What should I buy as my first or […]

Registration is now open for the 3-day All Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) training course March 1-3, 2016.  Training will be held at the Linn County EOC on the campus of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.  Additional details are in the attached flyer. Share with those that fit the need for this course.  You […]

We’re told that the annual coordination renewal letters have been delayed.  Roland, KCØIEA tells us that a delay in upgrading the council’s software has resulted in delay is getting the renewal forms out.  The forms will be mailed the first week in January.  That said, the return date for the forms will be January 31st, […]

Story County ARES Winter Ham Radio Seminar   You’ve earned your Technician license… now what?  The Story County ARES Winter Ham Radio Seminar will be a hands-on forum where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about topics you may have only heard about.   Topics will include: Hands-on radio setup, usage and on-air operating […]

Several dozen DMRAA members, wives and family gathered recently at Plymouth Congregational Church for the club’s annual Christmas Party.  Entertainment for the evening was provided by the Plymouth Church Bell Choir.  The smorgasbord of food provided by the members was scrumptious and plentiful.  Highlight of the evening was the presentation of the DMRAA’s member of […]

Ron Overholser, KDØTTO was presented with the DMRAA’s “Ham of the year award” at the club’s annual Christmas Party Tuesday December 8th. The Wintrop Mager award is given to the club member that illustrates dedication to Amateur Radio and the principles of leadership with in the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association.  Ron serves the club […]