From the Iowa Section Manager Elect, Barry, W0IY QST March 5, 2025   To all amateur radio operators in Iowa   Iowa Section Appointments   Effective April 1, the following appointments will begin.   State Emergency Coordinator Clint Miller KØGR of Ames will become the State EC. He has been active in emergency communications and […]

The ARRL announced a new Section Manager has been elected for the Iowa Section: Barry Buelow, W0IY. Barry has released a statement on what to expect from him and wants to engage the ARRL membership.  Be sure to stop and talk to him if you see him at a hamfest or club meeting. W0IY What […]

With the expected snow fall Saturday 02/15, the third Saturday of the month, the opening of the club station at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center is cancelled for the month of February. Those that want to get on the air are welcome to contact a member of the club station committee and […]

Larry Vandewater, N0BKB, became a silent key Tuesday January 25th, 2025.  Larry, a long time amateur radio operator and member of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be missed by his many friends. A funeral and Masonic Service will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 11:00am at the Fairview Congregational Church, Rural […]

The February meeting of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Associate will be at 7:00pm Tuesday February 25th at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, 75 E Army Post Road in Des Moines. The program will be Storm Spotter Training by staff from the National Weather Service.

The Hiawatha Amateur Radio Club will have the Winter RF Fest Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at the Perry National Guard Armory in Perry, IA from 8:00am to noon. Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Location: Perry National Guard Armory: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9KEa4CGhoXZ4Aagv8 Time: Setup Friday 2-4 pm Setup Saturday 7 am Event Hours: 8 am to 12 pm […]

The January meeting of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Associate will be at 7:00pm Tuesday January 28th at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, 75 E Army Post Road in Des Moines. The program will be by Steve Barney, AA0OS, on the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) and Packet Radio.  25 years after […]

The DMRAA club station at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center (75 E. Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA) is open on the third Saturday of the month 10:00am – 02:00pm. The January Facilitator will be Mark Globuschutz, K0MJG. All are welcome.

Please join us for the 2024 DMRAA Christmas Party and get together. The event will be held at Chicago Speakeasy (1520 Euclid Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313-3010) on the East Side of Des Moines on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00pm. The club has reserved the Party Room.  Each person is responsible for the cost of […]

The 2024 Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association Chili Feed and Auction will be Tuesday November 26, 2024 6:00pm at the St Paul Presbyterian Church 6426 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131.  Admission is $10.  This includes both the meal and the auction. Bring the extra gear you haven’t used for a while and put it […]