Hungry Hams enjoyed delicious chili at the DMRAA ChiliFeed.  They also brought some of the best ham gear we’ve seen recently.  It was great to see some of the newer operators to our hobby.  Our thanks to all the folks that helped with assisting the auctioneer, set-up and tear down.  Also to the marvelous cooks. […]

  The Story County Amateur Radio Club is hosting another Fox Hunt, or hidden transmitter hunt, on Sunday, December 4th 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 […]

The 18th Annual ARRL and NWS SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) returns again this year on the evening of December 2, 2016. The Event, as conceived by the ARRL and NWS, is a way of saying “Thank You” to the numerous amateur radio operators across the country and locally who contribute their time and expertise during […]

Hot off the presses is this Limited Edition 30-ounce DMRAA Stainless Steel Travel Mug (which does indeed resemble another,  much less collectable travel mug – insert a famous abominable snowman reference here). These will make great gifts for anyone on your Christmas lists, and at $20.00 each, will support the DMRAA as well. You are […]

This year’s general class was seven sessions long. Six weeks of study with some out of class work, followed with the testing night.  On test night, nerves were high; we all had a lot of effort invested in this project. Students were heavily encouraged to take practice tests every day throughout the class. This enabled […]

Story County ARES instructors, Paul Cowley KB7VML and Clint Miller KCØJUO tell us that the November 29th 1-Day Technician class is Marshalltown was very successful.  14 of the 15 class members passed the Technician class test.  One student had to leave before completing the exam.  The class members came from as far away as Clinton, […]

Only a few days away!  The time to clean out the shack before winter sets in.  Bring all those extra items to the DMRAA’s annual ChiliFeed / Auction.  The chili is plentiful as well as the fellowship.  The diner begins at 6:00PM with the auction at 7:00PM. This is a great opportunity for the new […]

Over sixty cub and boy scouts and their parents came out to get on the air during Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) at the Ankeny Outdoor Education Center on Saturday, October 15, 2016. This was the 59th year of scouts making international ham radio contact with other scouts during JOTA. This year 8,358 stations registered […]

The annual DMRAA ChiliFeed and Auction.  This once a year event helps you thin out the shack and then fill it back up again!  Auction cost is $6 and includes the chili.   6:00 PM food 7: PM Auction November 22nd, 2016  (across from the Johnston Police and Fire station) St Paul Presbyterian Church 6426 Merle […]

The last event of the year for Polk County ARES is often the most fun.  Please sign-up and join the excitement Saturday November 19th in Urbandale at Living History Farm.  Please go to dmraa.com/ares to sign-up.