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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Warren Amateur Radio Society Hamfest Saturday, September 20, 2025 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 210 S. Wesley St Indianola, Iowa Information below is tentative and subject to change   Admission:  $10.00 First table $15.00,  Additional tables $10.00 each Parking lot trunk sales $5.00 with paid admission Club operated consignment table […]

Clubs – we need your help! The Iowa QSO Party (IAQP) is just around the corner, set for Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 AM to 9 PM US Central Time (1400Z Sep 20 – 0200Z Sep 21). This is Iowa’s chance to shine in the ham radio world, and we need your club’s help […]

CQ! CQ! Calling All Iowa Hams! Get ready to twist those dials and fire up those mics—Club K0IRO is throwing down the gauntlet with the Iowa Repeater Challenge, running July 1 to December 31, 2025! The mission? Simple: Hop on as many Iowa repeaters as you can—local, neighboring, or ones you bump into while on […]

Thank you to everyone that attended, operated and/or assisted with Field Day. We made 812 contacts and had over 20 visitors sign the attendee log. Planning is already underway for Field Day 2026, and we’re currently seeking a Chairperson for the Field Day Committee. To ensure fresh perspectives, we’re looking for someone who is not […]

On Sunday, June 22nd at 1:00 PM, we’ll begin setting up the tower trailer with a beam antenna on the south side of the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center. We’ll also be running coaxial cable from the permanent tower and antennas into the large room on the museum’s first floor, and preparing a […]

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 k0htf@arrl.net