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DMRAA Christmas Party Tuesday December 13, 2022 6:30pm

Nov 4th, 2022 | By | Category: DMRAA Meetings

Please join us for the 2022 DMRAA Christmas Party and get together. The event will be held at Bianchi’s Hilltop Restaurant (2820 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317) on the East Side of Des Moines on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:30pm. The club has reserved the Party Room (left side, rear of the building) starting […]



Chili Feed and Auction Tuesday November 22, 2022 6:00pm

Nov 1st, 2022 | By | Category: DMRAA Meetings, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The November meeting of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be our annual Chili Feed and Auction held 6:00pm Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 at the St Paul Presbyterian Church 6426 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131.  Admission is $10.  This includes both the meal and the auction.  The club receives 10% of the sale […]



DMRAA Meeting Tuesday 10/25/22, 7:00PM, Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center

Oct 13th, 2022 | By | Category: DMRAA Meetings

The October meeting of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be held 7:00pm Tuesday October 25th, 2022 at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA. The presentation will be by Tim Covey of the Iowa Society of Amateur Rocketeers on building, launching and recovery of […]



DMRAA Meeting Tuesday 09/27/22, 7:00PM, Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center

Sep 10th, 2022 | By | Category: DMRAA Meetings, Uncategorized

The September meeting of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be held 7:00pm Tuesday September 27th, 2022 at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA. The presentation topic will be DMR (Digital Mobile Radio). Future meetings: 10/04/22 DMRAA Board Meeting @ Fort Des Moines Museum […]



3900 Club Hamboree 2022 10/15/2022

Aug 29th, 2022 | By | Category: Area Events, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

For full information on the event, please visit the 3900 Club Hamboree webpage. Location: Boone County Fair Grounds,Community Building, 1601 Industrial Park Road, Boone IA. When: Oct 14 & 15, 2022 Doors open to public @ 8 AM to 1 PM  



New ARES event added for 09/24/2022. Operators needed!

Aug 24th, 2022 | By | Category: Uncategorized

The Head of Des Moines Rowing Regatta has been added to the Polk County ARES calendar.  This event is now less than a month away and we need operators to assist with the event. If you are interested in helping with this event, please sign up below. Sign-up for ARES Events



Amateur Radio General License Classes Start 9/28/22

Aug 18th, 2022 | By | Category: 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 General License Classes What: Amateur Radio General License Classes When: Wednesday […]



DMRAA Chili Feed & Auction November 22, 2022 6:00pm

Aug 10th, 2022 | By | Category: Alerts, DMRAA Events

The 2022 Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association Chili Feed and Auction will be Tuesday November 22, 2022 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 […]



Last Scheduled ARES Event of 2022: Operators needed!

Jul 11th, 2022 | By | Category: Chatter, Polk County ARES Events

The last scheduled ARES event for the year is approaching on Sunday October 16th, 2022 with the IMT Des Moines Marathon. If you are interested in helping with this event, please sign up below. Sign-up for ARES Events



DMRAA Meeting Tuesday 08/23/22, 7:00PM, Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center

Jul 11th, 2022 | By | Category: DMRAA Meetings

With the summer vacation season in full swing, we will not have a July meeting. The August meeting of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be held Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA. The presentation topic will be Emergency/Disaster […]