DMRAA member KC4VG is part of the “Buddies in the Caribbean” Dxpedition to FS/Saint Martin and PJ7/Sint Maarten Feb. 4-11, and should have just returned from a side trip to PJ6/Saba Island, which should be of interest to most IOTA chasers since it carries the designation IOTA NA145. If you’re wondering what it’s like to […]

Once upon a time there were ham radio operators known as Elmers. These were the hams that seemed to know everything or at a minimum knew someone who knew the answer. Nowadays it seems that Elmers are few and far between. For whatever reason we’re more likely to google an answer than ask a fellow […]

Tuesday’s meeting went well with 31 members in attendance. Among these were 5 new members, including 2 new licensees. In addition to learning about NVIS antennas, members were given an update as the status of the new ARES trailer and the upcoming Hamfest. The post-presentation “meet and greet” lasted well into the evening and was […]

Special thanks to NØNUC for sending this to us… Twas the night before Christmas, all through two-meters, Not a signal was keying up Any repeaters. The antennas reached up From the tower, quite high, To catch the weak signals That bounced from the sky. The children, Tech-Pluses, Took their HT’s to bed, And dreamed of […]

DMRAA member KØHTF brought the following to our attention: After seventy years of broadcasting Canada’s official time, NRC’s shortwave station CHU will move the transmission frequency for the 7335 KHz transmitter to 7850 KHz. The change will go into effect on 01 January 2009 at 00:00 UTC. More info can be found here. Thanks, Doc, […]

The Wintrop Mager Award to the member of the year for 2008 was presented to Lowell Abarr, KB6SDI. Club president Tom Reis NØVPR presented the award at the club’s annual Christmas Party. Lowell has been a driving force for the DMRAA, from serving on the board as an officer and president. Reis described Lowell’s work […]

This guide is provided as suggested frequencies for local programming. There are many repeaters in Iowa, please explore them all! Name Frequency Tone Location UseNØQFK 147.075+ 114.8 Sheldahl Linked to several repeaters Echolink (1*) (4)WØAK 146.940- 114.8 Des Moines DMRAA local Club RepeaterWØKWM 146.820- 114.8 Des Moines C.I.T.S. Linked via fiber (2)WØDAY 146.610- 114.8 Grimes […]

Those of you that have finally gotten around to reading the manual to your new ICOM rig or your DV Dongle (no comments from the peanut gallery, please) will be pleased to know that a D-Star repeater is now up in running at the tower site. The UHF frequency is now 443.175+ . At the […]