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Winter RF Fest – 02/28/2026 Perry National Guard Armory, Perry, IA

Feb 21st, 2026 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The Hiawatha Amateur Radio Club will have the Winter RF Fest Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at the Perry National Guard Armory in Perry, IA from 8:00am to noon. Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Location: Perry National Guard Armory: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9KEa4CGhoXZ4Aagv8 Setup Friday 2-4 pm Setup Saturday 7 am Event Hours: 8 am to 12 pm Admission: […]



DMRAA Meeting Tuesday 02/24/26, 7:00PM, Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center

Feb 12th, 2026 | By | Category: DMRAA Meetings

Join us for the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association February meeting at 7:00pm on Tuesday February 24th, 2026 at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center located at 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA. The evening will be a show-and-tell featuring projects club members have been working on over the winter. From […]



Cabin Fever Reliever Swap Meet and Social Event 01/17/26 8:00am-11:00am

Jan 8th, 2026 | By | Category: Alerts, DMRAA Events, DMRAA Meetings, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association is proud to continue the Cabin Fever Reliever swap meet and social event — a tradition started by Allen Johnson, W0KWM (SK), and Rich Amundson, WA0JFS (SK). Join us on Saturday, January 17, 2026 8:00am to 11:00am, at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, located at 75 […]



QMX Transceiver – BUILD DAY #1

Jan 1st, 2026 | By | Category: Chatter

A note from James, WB0FFE for those that participated in the group buy of QMX transceivers: Hello- Sending email as well as posting on the IRO-Discord. We Build Day #1 Scheduled for THIS Saturday January 3rd, 2026. Time:  9am – 5pm CT Location: Data Business Equipment (DBE) 10435 New York Ave, Urbandale IA 50322 WHAT […]



2025 Winthrop Mager Award: Call For Nominations

Oct 29th, 2025 | By | Category: Club Business, DMRAA Events

The purpose of the Winthrop Mager Award is to perpetuate the memory of the ReverendWinthrop M. Mager WØMJH, and to stimulate the activity in all fields of Amateur Radio in theCentral Iowa Area. It is awarded by the Des Moines Radio Amateur Association, Des Moines,Iowa. Any radio operator with any class license who is a […]



DMRAA Christmas Party Tuesday 12/02/25 6:30pm

Oct 23rd, 2025 | By | Category: Chatter

Please join us for the 2025 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 2nd at 6:30pm. The club has reserved the Party Room.  Each person is responsible for the cost of […]



DMRAA Chili Feed and Auction, Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 6:00pm

Oct 23rd, 2025 | By | Category: Alerts, DMRAA Events, DMRAA Meetings

The 2025 Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association Chili Feed and Auction will be Tuesday November 25, 2025 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 […]



DMRAA Meeting Tuesday 10/28/25, 7:00PM, Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center

Oct 23rd, 2025 | By | Category: DMRAA Meetings

Join us for the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association October meeting at 7:00pm on Tuesday October 28th, 2025 at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center located at 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA. The presentation will be by members of the Iowa Ten Meter Group covering operating on the 10m HF […]



Robert (Bob) Johnson, W0SMS, Memorial Service 11/21/25 12:00pm

Oct 19th, 2025 | By | Category: Chatter

Robert (Bob) Johnson, W0SMS, became a silent key Tuesday October 14, 2025.  Bob, a long time amateur radio operator and member of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association and current board member of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be missed by his many friends. There will be a memorial service Friday November 21st, […]



Technician License Class 11/22/25

Sep 29th, 2025 | By | Category: Area Events, Chatter

The Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association sponsors classes geared towards earning the entry level amateur radio technician license and classes for upgrading from technician level to the general license level.  The instructors are members of the DMRAA that have volunteered their time. Amateur Radio Technician License Class The DMRAA philosophy concerning this Technician Class: Yes […]