Paul Cowley, KB7VML has been appointed Iowa ARES District 1 District Emergency coordinator.  Paul located in Ames has been active with Story County ARES and also participates with Polk County on occasion.  He spearheaded the 1-Day Technician class in Ames last month.  An Extra class ham Paul enjoys foxhunts and QSO parties. Paul replaces Bob […]

For January’s meeting, several hams will be speaking about their HT. (You’re one of the presenters, by the way…) Topics covered will include why you love it, what you’d change about it, programming by hand or software, thoughts about accessories and aftermarket antennas and any other issues or thoughts you’d care to share with the group. […]

The 2016 edition of Fight for Air Climb will be on Sunday April 10th, 2016.   With 4 buildings approximately 45 operators are needed to insure that the events remains safe for all participants.  Please contact Scott Kirstein, NØOOD [email protected] if you can help. The Fight for Air Climb will be held on Sunday April 10th, […]

The Des Moines Radio Amateur Association is pleased to announce our 2nd One Day Technician Class.  Amateur Radio is an exciting hobby with many opportunities and this 1 day class is fast paced and intended to prepare each student to pass the Amateur Radio entry level exam.  The FCC test will be administered at the […]

The DMRAA annual Christmas Party and award dinner will be held in the Waveland Room (2nd floor) Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd and Ingersoll December 8th at 7:00 PM.  This annual event is held by the DMRAA to recognize the winner of the prestigious Winthrop Mager Award.  It is also a time to get together with […]

Congratulations to the 1 – Day Technician Class and to their teachers.  Please be listening for these new hams testing their new Baofeng HTs.  Rumor has it that there will be another class in January.    

The Story County Amateur Radio Club is hosting another Foxhunt, or hidden transmitter hunt, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 6th in Ames, Iowa. We request all interested hunters assemble in the parking lot west of Ames City Hall (behind the Ames Veteran’s Memorial, Grand Avenue and 5th Street) to register with the hunt leader […]

The DMRAA is proud to sponsor our annual ChiliFeed Auction.  This great event has become a tradition to the Central Iowa Amateur Radio community.  There will be generous amounts of tasty chili and plentiful items for auction.  All you need to do is come hungry with your excess radio gear for auction.  The cost is […]

17th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day 00Z-24Z December 5, 2015   The 17th Annual ARRL and NWS SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) returns again this year on the evening of December  4th, 2015.  The Event, as conceived by the ARRL and NWS, is a way of saying “Thank You” to the numerous amateur radio operators across the […]

Twenty operators will be needed for the Living History Farms Cross Country Race, November 21st.  This event too difficult to explain and too much fun to miss.  Sign up now to enjoy the fun. Please contact Scott, NØOOD [email protected]