DES MOINES, Iowa – Today, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad declared June 18-24 as Amateur Radio Week in Iowa to celebrate the efforts of radio amateurs across the state and around the nation. Radio amateurs are known for their resiliency, technical know-how and ability to go “off the grid,” providing critical communication capabilities when traditional means […]

DES MOINES, Iowa – Central Iowa “hams” will join with thousands of amateur radio operators who will be demonstrating their emergency capabilities on June 23 and 24, capping off National Amateur Radio Week. At the event – a 24-hour exhibition called Field Day – the public will have a chance to meet and talk with […]

The following is the ballot for the 2012-2013 selection of DMRAA Officers and Board. The election will be held at the May general meeting on May 22. You must be a DMRAA member in good standing to be able to vote. Nominations can also be taken from the floor at the meeting. President (1 year […]

Thanks to everyone that made the 2012 DMRAA Hamfest a success! Several vendors were on hand as hundreds of visitors filled the aisles on a beautiful spring morning at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! The vendors said sales were solid and thanked everyone for their business and hospitality. The Iowa Repeater Council held a forum at […]

Here are the winners of the prizes given out at the 2012 DMRAA Hamfest this weekend: MFJ 269B antenna analyzer and antenna adapter kit Steven Arey KD0ORB, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Wouxun KG-UVD1P dual-band handheld radio, dual-band gain antenna, Cason multi-functional clock Len Quelland KD0USA, Ankeny, Iowa $50 ARRL gift certificate, 3-watt LED headlamp, two tickets […]

Check this out! W0AK is featured in the 2012 ARRL Handbook for their Field Day section. The photo by Kevin Sanders K0KDS includes, from left, Dave Johnson N0LVA, Dean Madsen N0XR, George Noble KK7FM, and a visitor from our 2010 Field Day at Big Creek State Park. (via Mike Waldron AE0MW)

Iowa Section Manager Tom Brehmer N0LOH has announced the three finalists for 2012 Iowa Ham of the Year: Wyatt Dirks, AC0RA, Thomas Reis, N0VPR, and Richard Nelson, W0HHF. The award will be presented at 10:00am at the Des Moines Hamfest on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Elwell Family Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds […]

After years of operating from the old Nursing School building at Lutheran Hospital the equipment had to be removed. Last fall Lutheran Hospital made the decision to tear down the old building. Other than being used for storage, the DMRAA Packet station was about the only thing operational in the building. While we were displaced […]

Each year the ARRL Board of Directors has the opportunity to select recipients for a number of awards in various categories that honor Amateur Radio operators. The nomination period is now open for the ARRL awards that are designed to recognize educational and technological pursuits in Amateur Radio. There is also an award to honor […]

Memorial services for Charles Adams Corcoran of rural Dallas County, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 Orchard Hills Drive, in Norwalk, Iowa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the church. Known as Charlie to his family, Corky […]