Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

The Story County Amateur Radio Club is inviting hams to participate in a Fox Hunt, or hidden transmitter hunt, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012, 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 […]

Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

DES MOINES, Iowa – Central Iowa “hams” will join with thousands of amateur radio operators who will be demonstrating their emergency capabilities on June 23 and 24, capping off National Amateur Radio Week. At the event – a 24-hour exhibition called Field Day – the public will have a chance to meet and talk with […]

Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

Members of Polk County ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. The purpose of Polk County ARES is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency. ARES members volunteer their time and expertise […]

The following is the ballot for the 2012-2013 selection of DMRAA Officers and Board. The election will be held at the May general meeting on May 22. You must be a DMRAA member in good standing to be able to vote. Nominations can also be taken from the floor at the meeting. President (1 year […]

Thanks to everyone that made the 2012 DMRAA Hamfest a success! Several vendors were on hand as hundreds of visitors filled the aisles on a beautiful spring morning at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! The vendors said sales were solid and thanked everyone for their business and hospitality. The Iowa Repeater Council held a forum at […]

Here are the winners of the prizes given out at the 2012 DMRAA Hamfest this weekend: MFJ 269B antenna analyzer and antenna adapter kit Steven Arey KD0ORB, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Wouxun KG-UVD1P dual-band handheld radio, dual-band gain antenna, Cason multi-functional clock Len Quelland KD0USA, Ankeny, Iowa $50 ARRL gift certificate, 3-watt LED headlamp, two tickets […]