It’s time to mark your calendars and reserve April 21, 2012, for next year’s DMRAA Hamfest. It will be held in the same location as it was this year, in the Elwell Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Stay tuned for more details on next year’s hamfest — it’s going to be a great one!

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 ka0dos@aol.com.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]