We all wanted to go and see the new location for the Dayton Hamvention but for many of us it isn’t to be.  The next best thing is to come to the May DMRAA meeting where Mike, AEØMW will show us what many missed.  Yhe annual DMRAA election of Officers and board will also be […]

The new DMR repeater has only been functional for two weeks and is getting quite a workout.  Temporarily the repeater has been operating on 443.175+ the UHF D-Star frequency.  In a few days the frequency will change to 444.725+ and the UHF D-Star will be back in service.  Given the huge interest (over 60 registrations […]

All of the major ingredients for a successful were present this year at the DMRAA Hamfest.  Great Weather, great selection, many vendors, awesome presentations and a good turnout all contributed to a very successful event.  The DMR presentation and display highlighted this expanding technology.  Our thanks to those that organized the 2017 DMRAA Hamfest and […]

Field Day is June 25th, 2016. Yellow Banks County Park is the location for the 2017 edition of the annual ARRL Field Day.  The location this year remains the same. Yellow Bank County Park, shelter #1. The event starts at 1:00 PM on Saturday June 25th and continues until 1:00 PM on the 26th.  Set-up […]

  Digital Mobile Radio is coming to Des Moines.  DMR as it is commonly called is a digital protocol that allows multiple users to connect locally, across the state, nation and worldwide. I am pleased to announce that we are in the process of acquiring a Motorola Mototrbo XTR8300 repeater for the Des Moines area.  The […]

The 49th DRAKE ROAD RACES during the 2017 Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee will be on Saturday, April 29, 2017, with a start next to Drake Stadium and finish near the Fine Arts Center on Drake’s campus. For the course map, CLICK HERE. The two races include a half marathon starting at 7:30AM and a 5K beginning at […]

The Story County Amateur Radio Club is hosting a Fox Hunt, or hidden transmitter hunt, on Sunday, April 23rd in Ames, Iowa. We request all interested hunters assemble in the parking lot west of Hy-Vee Gas, Grand Avenue and Lincoln Way to register with the hunt leader and receive the rules briefing. Hunters may be individuals or teams and […]

  The 2017 version of the DMRAA Hamfest will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Elwell Family Center located on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.  There will be a lot to do at this year’s Hamfest.  First, several vendors are on tap to help you get your radio […]

SWIARA Swap Meet HAMFEST/CONVENTION 06/10/2017Start Date: 06/10/2017 End Date: 06/10/2017 Location: Creston Early Childhood Development Gym 901 North Elm Street Creston, IA 50801 Website: http://www.swiara.com/ Sponsor: South West Iowa Amateur Radio Association Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 146.79Ø -offset (PL 136.5) Public Contact: Doug Welsch , KAØMHJ 517 SW 2nd Street Greenfield, IA 50849 Phone: 641-745-5501 […]

The 2017 edition of the American Lung Associations Fight for Air Climb is in need of additional operators.  Typically this event requiers approximately 35 operators.  The event which takes place in four downtown Des Moines high rise buildings lasts about six hours.  This is a great way to sharpen your radio skills. When: April 9th […]