January’s presentation will be given by Steve Lindblom, N0ORU, on the topic of PIC microcontroller chips in amateur radio applications. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church at 42nd and Ingersoll in the Waveland Hall.

Start Date: 11/06/2011 End Date: 11/06/2011 Location: Clarion Hotel 5202 North Brady Street Davenport, IA 52801 Website: http://www.arcsupport.com/drac/hamfest.html Sponsor: Davenport Radio Amateur Club Type: ARRL Convention Talk-In: 146.28/88 (PL 192.8) Public Contact: John Hoenshell , N0BFJ 2331 North Linwood Avenue Davenport, IA 52804 Phone: 563-326-4985 Email: [email protected]

Start Date: 10/29/2011 End Date: 10/29/2011 Location: Kirkwood Community Center 111 South Geyer Road Kirkwood, MO Website: http://www.halloweenhamfest.org Sponsor: St. Louis ARC Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 147.150/147.750 (no PL tone) Public Contact: Steve Welton , W0SLW 9847 Arv-Ellen Drive Affton, MO 63123 Phone: 314-638-4959 Email: [email protected]

Members of Polk County Iowa ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and […]

October’s presentation will be given by Dennis Ver Mulm on the topic of surge suppression for homes and ham shacks. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church at 42nd and Ingersoll in the Waveland Hall.

10/21/2011 Start Date: 10/21/2011 End Date: 10/22/2011 Location: Sergeant Bluff Community Center 903 Topaz Drive Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054 Website: http://www.3900club.com Sponsor: 3900 Club & Siouxland Amateur Radio Association Type: ARRL Convention Talk-In: 146.910 Public Contact: Bob Molstad , W0POD 1110 Dace Avenue PO Box 3746 Sioux City, IA 51101 Phone: 712-490-2705 Email: [email protected]

Members of Polk County Iowa ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and […]

Members of Polk County Iowa ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and […]

September’s presentation will be given by Bill Claypool NU0Q on the topic of county hunting HF contesting. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church at 42nd and Ingersoll in the Waveland Hall.

Start Date: 10/02/2011 End Date: 10/02/2011 Location: Muscatine County Fairgrounds 101 North Clay Street West Liberty, IA 52776 Website: http://www.kc0aqs.org/hamfest.html Sponsor: Muscatine ARC & Washington Area ARC Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 146.31/91 (PL 192.8) Public Contact: Tom Brehmer , N0LOH 1114 East Tenth Street Muscatine, IA 52761 Phone: 563-263-3097 Email: [email protected]