Please join is April 24th for a presentation by Juan Truillo NØPSF.  Juan travelled to Puerto Rico with the Red Cross immediately following the massive huricane Maria.  He took many pictures and his story is very interesting. April 24th, 2018 7:00PM Waveland Room Plymouth Congregational Church 42nd & Ingersoll, Des Moines

The March DMRAA meeting featured a presentation by Brad Scandrett, KCØMKG from PowerFilms solar in Ames.  The presentation described the proprietary manufacturing process to make their signature flexible solar products.  He also pointed out they are the largest US solar manufacturing company.  A great discussion about batteries and correct charging procedures was given.  Our many […]

The 2018 DMRAA Hamfest will be held on Saturday, April 21nd, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Elwell Family Center located on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. VE Testing will be held at the Elwell Center, with registration starting at 9:00 am and testing beginning at 9:30 am. More information is available under the […]

Story County ARES Announces One-Day “Ham Cram” Class Story County ARES will be presenting a 1-day Technician license class Saturday April 28th, 2018. Class begins at 8:00am and will be immediately followed by FCC license testing at 6:00pm. The class will be held on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. For more details and […]

Over 60 people atteneded the 2018 version of the National Weather Service’s annual Spotter Training.  Brad Small, Senior Meteoroligist with the Des Moines office of the National Weather Service spent 90 minutes briefing the group on appropriate reporting methods and also reviewed cloud and severe weather interpretation.  While the majority of the group were Amateur […]

It is snowing and being optimistic we must look forward to warmer days.  Better weather lends itself to more outdoor activities and service to others.  Polk County Amateur Radio Emergency Service very often provides radio communication to many outdoor events and this year will be no exception. A list of these follows.  Notably this year […]

The Iowa Digital net has moved frequency due to the increase of the JT-8 activity.  We are going to be at 3.5885 MHz USB (Dial) with 1500 Hz set on the WF.  We use Olivia 8-500.  Please get this out to as many folks as you can.— Joe Hoepfner, AE5EI722 W Superior StClarksville, IA 50619IA Section, ARRL Affiliated Club […]

Join us March 27th for a presentation by PowerFilm a solar manufacturing company located in Ames.  PowerFilm has been very helpful to Polk County ARES in providing a solar panel for the new ARES trailer.  This panel fully maintains the batter system in the trailer.  An inovator in flexible solar panels their discussion will be […]

Amateur Radio General License Class Offered by the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association This class will prepare you to take the FCC General License Exam. The Thursday evening classes will conclude with ARRL, VE examiners administering the General Exam.   What:   Amateur Radio General License Class When: Thursday evenings February 1, through March 22, […]

SKYWARN Spotter Training The National Weather Service will conduct their annual Spotter training at the February 27th meeting. All amateurs are invited and encouraged to attend. General Public is also welcome. Please join us. 7:00 PM Recital Hall, 3rd floor Plymouth Congregational Church 42nd & Ingersoll  Des Moines, IA