For January’s meeting, several hams will be speaking about their HT. (You’re one of the presenters, by the way…) Topics covered will include why you love it, what you’d change about it, programming by hand or software, thoughts about accessories and aftermarket antennas and any other issues or thoughts you’d care to share with the group. […]

Next DMRAA event is the annual DMRAA Chili Feed and Auction at the St. Paul Presbyterian Church at 6426 Merle Hay Road in Johnston (map). Dinner starts at 6:00 pm and the auction begins at 7:00 pm November 24th, 2015 .  Admission  cost is yet to be determined. The general public/non-members, are welcome, so feel free […]

The August 25th meeting will be a field trip to Rippey, IA to visit the contest station of Tony, NØNI.  You may drive to Toni’s independently or meet in the NW corner of the Urbandale Target parking lot.  Time for carpool meet is about 6:30pm, arriving at Toni’s at 7pm.  For directions to Toni’s click […]

Bob Ray, KDØBR will give a presentation on local 10 meter activity and the status of the 10 meter repeater in Des Moines.  Join us in the Waveland room June 23, 2015 at Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd and Ingersoll in Des Moines.  Fun and fellowship as always

Elections were held at the last DMRAA meeting and the new board has been elected President  Bruce Brumm, KCØZMT Vice-President  Brad Boeckmann, WØELI Secretary  Kirk Nelson,  WL7CLI (Temporary) Treasurer  Bill Claypool NUØQ Board Scott Kirstein, NØOOD Mark Globuschutz, KØMJG Ron Overholser,   KDØTTO Ray Harden, WØRAY Kevin Sanders, KØKDS Mike Waldron, AEØMW

Its that time of year.  The new slate of board members and officers is ready for your approval.  A sample ballot is shown below.  Please vote at the May meeting and show your report to the DMRAA leadership.     Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association Ballot 2015 – 2016   (1 year) President,               Bruce […]

  Join us at the  April 27th DMRAA Meeting  The news has been full of stories of credit card data that has been compromised by way of merchant transactions. We in the United States are about the only country left in the world using magnetic strip technology.  The rest of the world has converted to […]

Let’s learn how to properly solder coax connectors.   We’ve learned that not all Hams know how to properly install coax connectors.  It is not hard when you know how. BNC—PL-259, “N”   Come and see how.  The night will include teaching by demo and some hands on!  Come join us March 24th, 2015 at […]

The DMRAA’s February 24th meeting will be our annual NWS Spotter Training.  This 90 minute presentation is a yearly event that is vital to keeping spotters informed on “best practices” for spotting and reporting severe weather in Iowa.  The presentation is designed for both first timers as well as seasoned spotters.  Aubry Bhattarai, Forecaster will […]

January 27th meeting, Commander Brandon Butters of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 33, Flotilla 4 will give a presentation of the mission and activities of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Iowa.  Those hams participating in Polk County ARES support roles for the Head of the Des Moines Rowing Regatta may already be familiar with some […]