We’re told that the annual coordination renewal letters have been delayed.  Roland, KCØIEA tells us that a delay in upgrading the council’s software has resulted in delay is getting the renewal forms out.  The forms will be mailed the first week in January.  That said, the return date for the forms will be January 31st, […]

Story County ARES Winter Ham Radio Seminar   You’ve earned your Technician license… now what?  The Story County ARES Winter Ham Radio Seminar will be a hands-on forum where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about topics you may have only heard about.   Topics will include: Hands-on radio setup, usage and on-air operating […]

Several dozen DMRAA members, wives and family gathered recently at Plymouth Congregational Church for the club’s annual Christmas Party.  Entertainment for the evening was provided by the Plymouth Church Bell Choir.  The smorgasbord of food provided by the members was scrumptious and plentiful.  Highlight of the evening was the presentation of the DMRAA’s member of […]

Paul Cowley, KB7VML has been appointed Iowa ARES District 1 District Emergency coordinator.  Paul located in Ames has been active with Story County ARES and also participates with Polk County on occasion.  He spearheaded the 1-Day Technician class in Ames last month.  An Extra class ham Paul enjoys foxhunts and QSO parties. Paul replaces Bob […]

The 2016 edition of Fight for Air Climb will be on Sunday April 10th, 2016.   With 4 buildings approximately 45 operators are needed to insure that the events remains safe for all participants.  Please contact Scott Kirstein, NØOOD n0ood@arrl.net if you can help. The Fight for Air Climb will be held on Sunday April 10th, […]

The Story County Amateur Radio Club is hosting another Foxhunt, or hidden transmitter hunt, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 6th in Ames, Iowa. We request all interested hunters assemble in the parking lot west of Ames City Hall (behind the Ames Veteran’s Memorial, Grand Avenue and 5th Street) to register with the hunt leader […]

17th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day 00Z-24Z December 5, 2015   The 17th Annual ARRL and NWS SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) returns again this year on the evening of December  4th, 2015.  The Event, as conceived by the ARRL and NWS, is a way of saying “Thank You” to the numerous amateur radio operators across the […]

Twenty operators will be needed for the Living History Farms Cross Country Race, November 21st.  This event too difficult to explain and too much fun to miss.  Sign up now to enjoy the fun. Please contact Scott, NØOOD n0ood@arrl.net 

Thursday November 5, 2015   Story County Amateur Radio Club Welcomes Guest Speaker Glenn Johnson, WØGJ November 5: Presentations 7pm to 9pm Hosted at PowerFilm Solar, All are welcome to attend SCARC presents: “An Evening With Glenn Johnson, WØGJ”. Glenn is one of the top DXpeditioners in the world today. He has been part of […]

Every few days we seem to hear the news of another multiple shooting in the United States.  Did you know that the FEMA Independent Studies program offers a free online class concerning the active shooter and the best way to react. The class number is IS-907 and takes about an hour.  You must have FEMA […]