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 […]

Story Country ARES is offering a 1-Day Technician class November 7th, 2015. This one day class will prepare the student to take the FCC entry level Technician license exam the same day.   Earn your Ham Radio license in just ONE DAY!   WHEN:          Saturday November 7, 2015 8:00am – 5:00pm (immediately followed by the FCC […]

The next Polk County ARES event will be October 18th.  Des Moines Marathon will require approximately  45 operators.  It is a great way to spend a Sunday.  Contact Rick Allen, NØCFL to sign-up.  More information will be available at the next Polk County ARES meeting, October 12th, 7:pm at the Polk County EOC building, 1907 […]

Rick Allen, NØCFL is looking for a few operators to staff the 2015 edition of the IMT Des Moines Marathon. Several folks have already signed up and a few more are still needed. Please let Rick know if you plan on helping. Send him a quick confirmation and let him know that you are on […]

Rick, NØCFL suggests that prospective Hams (those who plan on testing for an Amateur Radio license) log on to the FCC website and get an FRN number.  He assures us that this will speed up the issuance of the license once they have passed the exam. Electronic Registration: If not already registered in CORES, go to […]

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment.   Each class takes approximately 3 hours. ICS-100 and ICS-700 are recommended for all amateur radio operators. IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 www.training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.b […]

The Head of the Des Moines Rowing Regatta is September 26th, 2015.  This event requires approximately 15 operators and is an all day event.  The regatta is a series of races staged along the Des Moines River from the Botanical Center north to Prospect Park.  Several colleges participate with various size crews.  Always a fun day […]

This simple question is to remind you to be compliant with the rules regarding your FCC license.  FCC rules require that your current address must be on file with the FCC.  To change your address you start on the FCC Universal Licencing System.  From there you must log in.  You will need to know your […]

Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club Presents HamFest 2015 Sunday, August 2nd 8 AM – 1 PM Cedar Rapids, Iowa Teamsters’ Hall – 5000 J Street   Click here for the CVARC Hamfest 2015 flyer

Polk County ARES will provide communications for the evaluators at the upcoming Des Moines International Airport, Full Scale Exercise August 8th.  Approximately 30 operators will be needed.  Please contact Scott NØOOD at [email protected] to sign up or for additional details. Note: This will be a major topic at the Polk County ARES Quarterly Meeting, Monday, July 20 […]