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May 20th, 2025 |
By Dean Madsen, N0XR |
Category: Chatter
A note from Tom Gruis, K0HTF informs us that he is running three CW beacons in Urbandale. 28.250, 50.070, and 144.290. 222.053 and 432.350 are being rebuilt and should be back on air full time before too long. Any and all reception reports are very welcome! Contact Tom at [email protected]
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May 20th, 2025 |
By Dean Madsen, N0XR |
Category: DMRAA Meetings
The May meeting of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be held 7:00pm Tuesday May 27th, 2025 at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA. We will hold our annual election of officers and three of the six board positions. The meeting will feature a […]
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Apr 2nd, 2025 |
By Dean Madsen, N0XR |
Category: DMRAA Meetings
The April meeting of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be held 7:00pm Tuesday April 22nd, 2025 at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA. The meeting will feature a presentation by Keith Greiner AK0Q & Nick Critelli K0PCG on the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter […]
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Apr 2nd, 2025 |
By Dean Madsen, N0XR |
Category: Chatter
Join Us for an Open House & Ham Radio Equipment Sale! The Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association is hosting a special Open House and Pre-Hamfest Equipment Sale on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, located at 75 E. Army Post Road, Des […]
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Mar 23rd, 2025 |
By Dean Madsen, N0XR |
Category: Alerts, DMRAA Events, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes
Now is the time to submit your table reservations for the 2025 Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association Hamfest by completing the electronic form on our website. The webform will send an email to the person reserving the table (check your spam filter) and the hamfest committee. No payment is due until you arrive at the […]
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Mar 20th, 2025 |
By Dean Madsen, N0XR |
Category: Chatter, Club Business
The Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association is structured so that the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary along with the three of the six director positions are up for election annually with the election traditionally occurring during the May meeting. Any licensed amateur that has been a member of the club in good […]
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Mar 20th, 2025 |
By Dean Madsen, N0XR |
Category: DMRAA Meetings
The March meeting of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be held 7:00pm Tuesday March 25th, 2025 at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA. The meeting will feature a presentation by Polk County ARES Emergency Coordinator Jason Walerius, KE0IAV. Polk County ARES supports several […]
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Mar 10th, 2025 |
By Dean Madsen, N0XR |
Category: Chatter
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 […]
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Feb 21st, 2025 |
By Dean Madsen, N0XR |
Category: Chatter
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 […]
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Feb 14th, 2025 |
By Dean Madsen, N0XR |
Category: Uncategorized
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 […]
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