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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Hiawatha Amateur Radio Club will have the Winter RF Fest Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at the Perry National Guard Armory in Perry, IA from 8:00am to noon. Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Location: Perry National Guard Armory: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9KEa4CGhoXZ4Aagv8 Time: Setup Friday 2-4 pm Setup Saturday 7 am Event Hours: 8 am to 12 pm […]

The DMRAA club station at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center (75 E. Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA) is open on the third Saturday of the month 10:00am – 02:00pm. The January Facilitator will be Mark Globuschutz, K0MJG. All are welcome.

Please join us for the 2024 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 3rd at 7:00pm. The club has reserved the Party Room.  Each person is responsible for the cost of […]

Rich Amundson, WA0JFS, became a silent key Tuesday October 15th, 2024.  Rich, a long time amateur radio operator and member of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be missed by his many friends. There will be a casual Celebration of Life Open House Friday, October 25th, 2024 9am – noon at Lutheran Church of […]

The purpose of the Winthrop Mager Award is to perpetuate the memory of the ReverendWinthrop M. Mager WØMJH, and to stimulate the activity in all fields of Amateur Radio in theCentral Iowa Area. It is awarded by the Des Moines Radio Amateur Association, Des Moines,Iowa. Any radio operator with any class license who is a […]