There have been two simultaneous bills introduced into the transportation committees of the Iowa House and Senate. HF-85 and SSB-1002 both read almost alike and cover the use of electronics while driving. They also provide for fine of $500.00, and/or license suspension up to 180 days.We are encouraging all amateurs in Iowa to contact their […]

Dallas Country ARES is looking for a little help with the annual BRRR Bike Ride to Rippey. The event will be Saturday February 4th, 2017.  Please contact Don Price KCØMTF at [email protected] to sign up.

Rod Ivers, KIØBW Silent Key Rod was a long time ham in the Des Moines area before retirement.  He and wife Loyce moved to Olathe Kansas after retirement but maintained close contact with many of his ham friends in Des Moines.  His obituary follows below.   RODNEY L. IVERS November 23, 1947- January 2, 2017 […]

The Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association would like to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.  One of our resolutions is to reach out to newer operators in an effort to get them on the radio more often.  We also want to encourage club members to reach out and recruit interested neighbors and […]

Please join us for the first DMRAA meeting of 2017.  Bob, KAØOMM promises to share more stories about the infamous “Eyeball QSO” award.  The DMRAA has a rich history and hopefully we’ll have some “seasoned” hams to keep Bob honest. January 24th, 2017  7:00 pm Plymouth Congregational Church 42nd & Ingersoll, Des Moines    

Kirk Nelson, WL7CLI was awarded the Des Moines Radio Amateur’s Association’s highest award at the recent DMRAA Christmas Party.  Kirk was recognized for his service to the club and service to the many ARES events he assists with, notable are the many hours setting up and managing the APRS trackers used for the IMT Des […]

Many hams enjoyed the hospitality of the Nation Weather Service this last Friday and Saturday.  The conference room was reorganized to accommodate two Icom  746 Pros and an Icom 2820 VHF/UHF radios.  All visitors were allowed to operate these radios.  Many contacts were made to other NWS offices and stations around the county as well […]

The first event of the year for Polk County ARES is the 2017 Fight for Air Climb.  Please sign-up and join the excitement at the Fight for Air Climb, Sunday April 9th, 2017.  This event requires 35 operators.  Please go to dmraa.com/ares to sign-up.  

The next quarterly Polk County ARES meeting will be Monday, April 10th, 2017 7:00PM Polk County Emergency Management 1907 Carpenter Des Moines, Iowa

The 2017 edition of the DMRAA Hamfest will again be at the Elwell Family Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds April 22nd. Note the usual date has been pushed back a week.  The club is looking forward to another great event.  See you there!