Iowa Ham Radio Social Network
Jan 29th, 2009 | By admin | Category: ChatterTweet
Once upon a time there were ham radio operators known as Elmers. These were the hams that seemed to know everything or at a minimum knew someone who knew the answer. Nowadays it seems that Elmers are few and far between. For whatever reason we’re more likely to google an answer than ask a fellow ham. New members to our hobby have it even more difficult in that they often don’t know anyone to ask.
One of our newest DMRAA members, KCØZMX, has taken it upon himself to try and fill this gap. He has created the Iowa Ham Radio network, a social site for amateur radio operators across the State of Iowa. It’s a place to post questions about ham radio, exchange info and find out what’s going on with ham radio across the state. Take a minute or two and check it out. Better yet, sign up and join in the discussions. Perhaps you can be someone’s virtual Elmer!
I am trying to get a hadle on this hobby, but I am having a hard time getting the answers I need. It could be that I am asking the wrong questions. Is ther e a central location for infrormation on this subject? Is there such a thing as a Ham Radio store in Des Moines besides Radio Shack? Thanks for any help you can froward!!!
No, Fred, there isn’t a Ham Radio store in Des Moines. Your best bet is to stop by the Hamfest this weekend (4/25) as there will be lots of items for sale there and a couple of vendors from the regional area.
The best way to get more information is to come to our General Meetings and talk with someone in person about your questions.
I had planned on stopping by the fest Saturday. When and where are your general meetings?
Hi guys. My Dad was active in your organization back in the 80′s and early 90′s. I have several binders of postcards (I can’t remember what you really call them) of radio contacts he made over the years. They may be of
interest to a collector and I’m sure my Dad would have liked to have someone take an interest in them. (He became a Silent Key in 1996 and loved his radio hobby and buddies.) Can you suggest someone I might contact
that would like to have them? I’d feel pretty bad about just throwing them away. Thanks.