Chatter

June 4: Dam to Dam

May 22nd, 2011 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

Members of Polk County Iowa 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 […]



This year’s DMRAA Hamfest a success!

May 8th, 2011 | By | Category: Alerts, Chatter

The Hamfest’s growth continues, with more than 400 in attendance of this year’s Hamfest, which was held in a new venue this year. Almost $1,000 in door prizes were given out, and several new hams were minted. Keep an eye on the DMRAA website for more details on next year’s Hamfest!



May 21: MS Walk

May 8th, 2011 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

Members of Polk County Iowa 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 […]



March 14: Easter Seals Walk With Me

Mar 28th, 2011 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

Members of Polk County Iowa 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 […]



Are you interested in CW or upgrading to Extra?

Mar 27th, 2011 | By | Category: Chatter

The DMRAA education committee is exploring the possibility of creating a study group for those who are interested in learning CW or upgrading from their General license to Extra. If you are interested in either study group, e-mail Dennis O’Brien KA0DOS at [email protected].



May 19: NDMS Drill

Mar 15th, 2011 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

Members of Polk County Iowa 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 […]



Call for volunteers: IPTV Festival 2011

Feb 9th, 2011 | By | Category: Chatter

Last year, the Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association brought a contingent of members to help support Iowa Public Television’s annual fundraiser, Festival, by taking pledges over the phone at IPTV studios in Johnston. The time has come again, so we’d like to know who’s interested in joining us again this year. The DMRAA’s time slot […]



DMRAA partners with Waukee Community Education to offer Technician class

Jan 30th, 2011 | By | Category: Chatter

On the heels of a successful Technician licensing class in Des Moines, the Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Waukee Community School District’s Community Education program, offering a Technician licensing class beginning on February 24. Classes will be held each Thursday beginning at 7 p.m., and ending […]



March 27: Fight for Air Climb

Jan 27th, 2011 | By | Category: Polk County ARES Events

Members of Polk County Iowa 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 […]



Kenneth Kelling, W0ULV, SK

Jan 16th, 2011 | By | Category: Chatter

Kenneth M. Kelling, 85, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Cremation will take place and a visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at Ankeny Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut […]