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More Instructors Needed for Technician and General License Classes

Apr 6th, 2024 | By | Category: Chatter

One or two additional instructors are needed for the Technician License Class and the General License Class that the DMRAA sponsors throughout the year.  The instructor should be a General Class or Amateur Extra license holder and feel comfortable fielding questions regarding the technical topics involved in obtaining a Technician or General license.  It would […]



DMRAA Club Election 05/28/24 – Call for Nominations

Mar 3rd, 2024 | By | Category: Chatter, Club Business, Uncategorized

The Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association is structured so that the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary along with the three of the six director positions are up for election annually with the election traditionally occurring during the May meeting. Any licensed amateur that has been a member of the club in good […]



Warren Amateur Radio Society Hamfest Saturday 03/16/24 Indianola, IA

Mar 3rd, 2024 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The Warren Amateur Radio Society will hold a hamfest Saturday March 16th, 2024 from 8am to 12pm at the Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola, IA.   For full details, please visit the Warren Amater Radio Society website and the hamfest 2024 page.    



Winter RF Fest – 02/24/2024 Perry National Guard Armory, Perry, IA

Feb 19th, 2024 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The Hiawatha Amateur Radio Club will have the Winter RF Fest Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at the Perry National Guard Armory in Perry, IA from 8:00am to noon. For full details of the event, visit the Hiawatha Amateur Radio Club website or visit the Winter RF Fest page.  



One Day Technician License Class 03/16/2024 – Preregistration Required

Jan 4th, 2024 | By | Category: Chatter

The Technician License Class will be March 16th, 2024 at the Fort Des Moines Museum (75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA) assembly room. Starting at 8:00 AM and ending around 7:30 to 8:00 PM depending on how long the testing takes. Everyone will be required to have their FRN number and a photo […]



One Day Technician License Class 12/02/2023 – Preregistration Required

Sep 12th, 2023 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The Technician License Class will be December 2nd, 2023 at the Fort Des Moines Museum (75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA) assembly room. Starting at 8:00 AM and ending around 7:30 to 8:00 PM depending on how long the testing takes. Everyone will be required to have their FRN number and a photo […]



2023 Winthrop Mager Award: Call For Nominations

Sep 11th, 2023 | By | Category: Chatter, Club Business

The purpose of the Winthrop Mager Award is to perpetuate the memory of the Reverend Winthrop M. Mager WØMJH, and to stimulate the activity in all fields of Amateur Radio in the Central Iowa Area. It is awarded by the Des Moines Radio Amateur Association, Des Moines, Iowa. Any radio operator with any class license […]



SARA Hamfest Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 – Sioux City, IA

Sep 3rd, 2023 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes, VE Testing

Sooland Amateur Radio Association Hamfest Saturday September 23rd, 2023 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM At Morningside Lutheran Church (lower gym), Sioux City, IA 700 S. Martha St., Sioux City, IA FEATURING Flea Market Prizes Presentations VE Testing @ 1:00 PM D&L Antenna Supply Talk in frequency 146.910 Tone 110.9 Admission: $5.00 Flea Market Tables: $10.00 […]



Warren Radio Society Technician License Class starts 08/26/2023

Aug 6th, 2023 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The Warren Radio Society will be offering a FREE* technician license class Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm 08/26/2023 through 09/16/2023.  Preregistration is required.  *There is no cost to attend the class, but students will need purchase or acquire their own book.  The license exam fee is $15 and the FCC license issuance fee is $35. […]



CVARC Hamfest Saturday, August 5th, 2023 – Central City, IA

Jul 16th, 2023 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes, VE Testing

The CVARC Hamfest Saturday August 5, 2023 Hosted by the Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at the Linn County Fairground, Central City IA In Cooperation with the Iowa Antique Radio Club The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Collins Amateur Radio Club, Collins Collectors Association, […]