The National Weather Service in Johnston is recognizing Jim Snapp, NA0R, for his many years of service to the NWS. All amateurs are invited to a potluck luncheon at the Weather Service on Wednesday the 17th of February. The festivities begin around 11:45 AM and last until about 1 PM. Feel free to bring a […]

Doug Hunter explained that the club’s Groundhog Day special event station receives a lot of attention around the world from ham operators who want to participate. The trade magazine QST also helps spread the word. “All the hams see that and contact us, and then we send out a certificate stating that they had contacted […]

DMRAA member KC4VG Mike Greenwood will be operating as J6/KC4VG from February 2-10 on St. Lucia, as part of the eight-person Caribbean Buddies 2010 DXpedition team. As usual, he will be the logistician for the group, but will be operating as time permits. The team will be operating from a villa in the very north […]

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. If you want to volunteer or need more information, visit the Polk County ARES website at PolkCountyARES.com.

General classes will be held at the Johnstone Supply Classroom, 11000 Justin Drive in Urbandale, on Wednesday nights starting January 13th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

This past year was a banner year for new Amateur Radio licensees. According to ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, the FCC issued more than 30,000 new ham radio licenses.

Click the headline for more information on the Minnesota QSO Party.

Harold passed away December 24th after a long struggle with cancer. His funeral will be at 11:00 AM Saturday January 9th in the Saylorville Baptist Church, 6429 Northwest 6th Drive.

The Fort Dodge Amateur Radio Association and National Weather Service would like to invite you to Radar Fundamentals and Interpretation to be held on Tuesday January 19th 2010 at 7PM. This is open to anyone wishing to attend.

The final 2009 issue of the Static Sheet has been posted… click here. Lots of information about DMRAA holiday events and 2010 schedules, among other special articles.