Bob Jimmerson KA0OMM, will be on hand for our March meeting to speak with us about the new 10-meter repeater now on the air in Des Moines. The repeater is currently transmitting on 29.520 MHz, no tone.

The February presentation will be from the National Weather Service for Skywarn training. Non-member amateur radio operators and the general public are welcome. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church (map) in the recital hall (NOT the normal meeting location). No need to RSVP. A brief Mid-Iowa Skywarn Association meeting will [...]

Kirk Nelson, WL7CLI, will give a presentation on packet radio for January’s DMRAA meeting. Everybody is welcome. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church at 42nd and Ingersoll in the Waveland Hall.

The DMRAA will be holding its annual special holiday events instead of general meetings during the months of November and December. We invite you to join us for the following events: Chili Feed & Auction: Tuesday, November 23, at the St. Paul Presbyterian Church at 6426 Merle Hay Road in Johnston (map). Dinner starts at [...]

Dennis Hildreth, K0HTC, will give a presentation on remote control models and amateur radio for October’s DMRAA meeting. Everybody is welcome. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church at 42nd and Ingersoll in the Waveland Hall.

Chuck Brudtkuhl, WA0ROI, will give a presentation on shack safety for September’s DMRAA meeting, followed by a hands-on session about Anderson Powerpoles. Bring any radios that you would like to have Powerpoled. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church at 42nd and Ingersoll (Des Moines) in the Waveland Room.

A representative from the Navy/Marines MARS will give this month’s presentation on the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS). The presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church (map) in the Waveland Room.

Dean Madsen, N0XR, will again give a presentation about Field Day at this month’s meeting. Field Day is June 26-27 (Click here for details). The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Waveland Room of the Plymouth Congregational Church (42nd and Ingersoll) in Des Moines. All are welcome — experienced hams, new hams, and the [...]

Kevin Sanders K0KDS will be giving a presentation on the use of online tools and social media for amateur radio operators for the May meeting. Annual elections will also be held at the meeting. The meeting will be in the Waveland Hall of Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd and Ingersoll, in Des Moines. The meeting begins [...]

The April presentation will be presented by George Noble KK7FM on the topic of homebrew electronics. It is one of the things that interests George, and it will probably include a partial summary of kits available. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Waveland Hall at Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd and Ingersoll in Des Moines.