The 2013 edition of the DMRAA ANNUAL CHILIFEED & AUCTION will be held November 26th, 2013 The annual Chili Feed & Auction is nearly here.  Come hungry as there will be plenty of chili. The Chili Feed & Auction is open to all. This is time for hams to bring their extra equipment to sell […]

Did you know that you can catch the Amateur Radio News Line every Friday night on the WØTWR repeater 145.310- tone 114.8. The WØTWR repeater is located in Alleman, north of Des Moines

The 2013 edition of the DMRAA Hamfest has concluded and the DMRAA board of directors would like to thank everyone for their support of one of our most successful hamfests in recent history. Almost 400 attended the event from as far away as Indiana and the event nearly sold out of vendor tables. Several door […]

The Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association (DMRAA) is proud to present the 2013 DMRAA Hamfest, this Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Elwell Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds at East 30th Street and Grand Avenue in Des Moines. D&L Antennas, Radio City and the RF Adapter Guy will be on […]

The Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association is pleased to continue our partnership with the Waukee Community School District’s Community Education program, offering a Technician licensing class beginning on January 31. Classes will be held each Thursday beginning at 7 p.m., and ending on April 12 when testing will be held. You do not need to […]

In July of 1948, Des Moines was besieged by an epidemic of polio, which filled all the hospitals, primarily with children. The Sister Kenny treatment was used involving hot water and wool blanket. The demand for blankets was so great it put them in short order. An appeal was made for donations of wool blankets […]

2012 Iowa QSO Party Date & Time: Saturday October 20, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time. Purpose: Iowa stations contact as many stations as possible regardless of location; Stations outside Iowa are to contact as many Iowa stations as possible in Iowa within the Iowa QSO Party time frame. Modes: Phone (includes […]

Have you ever had a significant other, relative, co-worker, neighbor, or friend wonder what it would be like to immerse themselves in the surging hobby of amateur radio? The Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Des Moines Public Schools Community Education program, offering a Technician licensing class […]

Despite some less-than-preferable weather and some minor glitches, W0AK has had one of the most positive Field Days in recent history. Thanks to everyone that participated, either by providing food or equipment, or manning the radios to make some contacts — we couldn’t have done it without you! More than 50 people stopped by our […]

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 […]