Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

One Day Technician License Class 12/02/2023 – Preregistration Required

Sep 12th, 2023 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The Technician License Class will be December 2nd, 2023 at the Fort Des Moines Museum (75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA) assembly room. Starting at 8:00 AM and ending around 7:30 to 8:00 PM depending on how long the testing takes. Everyone will be required to have their FRN number and a photo […]



SARA Hamfest Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 – Sioux City, IA

Sep 3rd, 2023 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes, VE Testing

Sooland Amateur Radio Association Hamfest Saturday September 23rd, 2023 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM At Morningside Lutheran Church (lower gym), Sioux City, IA 700 S. Martha St., Sioux City, IA FEATURING Flea Market Prizes Presentations VE Testing @ 1:00 PM D&L Antenna Supply Talk in frequency 146.910 Tone 110.9 Admission: $5.00 Flea Market Tables: $10.00 […]



Warren Radio Society Technician License Class starts 08/26/2023

Aug 6th, 2023 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The Warren Radio Society will be offering a FREE* technician license class Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm 08/26/2023 through 09/16/2023.  Preregistration is required.  *There is no cost to attend the class, but students will need purchase or acquire their own book.  The license exam fee is $15 and the FCC license issuance fee is $35. […]



CVARC Hamfest Saturday, August 5th, 2023 – Central City, IA

Jul 16th, 2023 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes, VE Testing

The CVARC Hamfest Saturday August 5, 2023 Hosted by the Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at the Linn County Fairground, Central City IA In Cooperation with the Iowa Antique Radio Club The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Collins Amateur Radio Club, Collins Collectors Association, […]



2023 DMRAA Hamfest a Success, No Membership Meeting 04/25/2023

Apr 23rd, 2023 | By | Category: DMRAA Meetings, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The 2023 DMRAA Hamfest was a success!  Thank you to all the attendees, vendors and volunteers that made it happen!   A reminder that with the hamfest that there is no regular membership meeting this month that would have normally been held Tuesday 04/25.



HARC 14th Annual Winter RF Fest 02/25/23 8am Perry, IA

Jan 29th, 2023 | By | Category: Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

Come to the 14th Annual Winter RF Fest in Perry, IA (An ARRL Sanctioned Hamfest) It’s a swap meet and a chance to meet up with your old ham buddies or make new ones. Bring your new or used equipment, your goodies, or anything that you want to sell or trade on February 25, 2023 […]



Cabin Fever Reliever 01/28/23 7:00am

Jan 2nd, 2023 | By | Category: Area Events, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The annual Cabin Fever Reliever flea market and social will be held Saturday January 28, 2022 7:00am to 10am at the St Paul Presbyterian Church 6426 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131. There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted.  



One Day Technician License Class 02/18/2023 – Preregistration Required

Dec 31st, 2022 | By | Category: Chatter, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The Technician License Class will be February 18, 2023 at the Fort Des Moines Museum (75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA) assembly room. Starting at 8:00 AM and ending around 7:30 to 8:00 PM depending on how long the testing takes. Everyone will be required to have their FRN number and a photo […]



Chili Feed and Auction Tuesday November 22, 2022 6:00pm

Nov 1st, 2022 | By | Category: DMRAA Meetings, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

The November meeting of the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association will be our annual Chili Feed and Auction held 6:00pm Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 at the St Paul Presbyterian Church 6426 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131.  Admission is $10.  This includes both the meal and the auction.  The club receives 10% of the sale […]



3900 Club Hamboree 2022 10/15/2022

Aug 29th, 2022 | By | Category: Area Events, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes

For full information on the event, please visit the 3900 Club Hamboree webpage. Location: Boone County Fair Grounds,Community Building, 1601 Industrial Park Road, Boone IA. When: Oct 14 & 15, 2022 Doors open to public @ 8 AM to 1 PM