Chatter

Interested in upgrading? DMRAA general-class study group starts February 21

Dec 21st, 2012 | By | Category: Chatter

The Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association will be holding a general-class study group beginning on February 21. The class will be held at the Northwest Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave., just west of the Franklin Avenue Library. The first class will be February 21 and will meet on successive Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. […]



2012 Skywarn Recognition Day – November 30-December 1

Nov 13th, 2012 | By | Category: Chatter

You can work K0DMX via the MISA linked repeater system, HF SSB, or D-STAR (Reflector 001C). The 14th Annual Skywarn Recognition Day (SRD) will be held at National Weather Service offices around the nation to celebrate the contributions amateur radio operators make during severe weather. The Des Moines National Weather Service (NWS) office, located at […]



November 17: Living History Farms Cross Country Race

Oct 22nd, 2012 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

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 […]



October 21: Des Moines Marathon

Oct 14th, 2012 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

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 […]



October 13: Asthma Walk

Sep 30th, 2012 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

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 […]



NWS Des Moines WSR-88D to receive dual-pol upgrade; system downtime begins September 4

Aug 28th, 2012 | By | Category: Chatter

During a two-week period, beginning September 6, 2012, the Doppler radar at your National Weather Service Forecast Office will undergo an upgrade to incorporate new technology. For these two weeks, radar data will be unavailable from NWS Des Moines! Surrounding radar sites include: Sioux Falls, SD Minneapolis, MN La Crosse, WI Quad Cities, IA Kansas City, […]



September 29: Head of Des Moines Rowing Regatta

Aug 9th, 2012 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

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 […]



August 8: State Fair Parade

Aug 4th, 2012 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

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 […]



August 4: Airport Drill

Jul 20th, 2012 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

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 […]



Story County ARC summer fox hunt – August 12

Jul 8th, 2012 | By | Category: Chatter

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 […]