Amateur Radio General License Class Offered by the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association This class will prepare you to take the FCC General License Exam. The Thursday evening classes will conclude with ARRL, VE examiners administering the General Exam.   What:   Amateur Radio General License Class When: Thursday evenings February 1, through March 22, […]

The Des Moines Radio Amateur Association will provide a 1-Day Amateur Radio entry level class.   When;  Saturday, September 23, 2017 8:00 AM  to about 7:00 PM   Where: Edgewater Retirement Community 9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines Wellness Room (ground level, west of the main entrance on the south side of the facility)   […]

SWIARA Swap Meet HAMFEST/CONVENTION 06/10/2017Start Date: 06/10/2017 End Date: 06/10/2017 Location: Creston Early Childhood Development Gym 901 North Elm Street Creston, IA 50801 Website: http://www.swiara.com/ Sponsor: South West Iowa Amateur Radio Association Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: 146.79Ø -offset (PL 136.5) Public Contact: Doug Welsch , KAØMHJ 517 SW 2nd Street Greenfield, IA 50849 Phone: 641-745-5501 […]

Hiawatha Amateur Radio Club presents the 2017 Winter RF Fest. The 9th annual Winter RF FEST will be held at the Perry National Guard Armory 2920 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA. Date February 25 8:00 until noon.   There will be seminars including ARRL.  And at least one other seminar. VE testing will be held. QSL […]

Rod Ivers, KIØBW Silent Key Rod was a long time ham in the Des Moines area before retirement.  He and wife Loyce moved to Olathe Kansas after retirement but maintained close contact with many of his ham friends in Des Moines.  His obituary follows below.   RODNEY L. IVERS November 23, 1947- January 2, 2017 […]

The 2017 edition of the DMRAA Hamfest will again be at the Elwell Family Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds April 22nd. Note the usual date has been pushed back a week.  The club is looking forward to another great event.  See you there!

The annual DMRAA ChiliFeed and Auction.  This once a year event helps you thin out the shack and then fill it back up again!  Auction cost is $6 and includes the chili.   6:00 PM food 7: PM Auction November 22nd, 2016  (across from the Johnston Police and Fire station) St Paul Presbyterian Church 6426 Merle […]

It is just 2 months away.  The annual DMRAA ChiliFeed and Auction.  This once a year event helps you thin out the shack and then fill it back up again!  Event cost is $7 and includes the chili. 6:00 PM food 7: PM Auction November 22nd, 2016 St Paul Presbyterian Church 6426 Merle Hay Road, […]

The will be held Sunday morning, September 11th at Ada Hayden Heritage Park in north Ames.  Individuals or teams up to four will compete on a course consisting of a three-mile canoe race, followed by a 15-mile bike ride and finishing with a 5K run.  See www.greatamesadventurerace.org for more information. The Story County Amateur Radio Club and […]

Mark your calendar for the DMRAA’s annual evening of tasty chili and great bargains.  Of course you should bring your excess gear to sell too.  Come hungry!