Join us for the May 24th meeting and club elections.  This annual meeting is the time for the club’s membership to vote on the slate of officers and board members for the coming year.  The elections will be followed by an informal discussion about the latest and greatest from the Hamvention in Dayton. The Nomination […]

The National Weather Service will present the 2016 Spotter Training.  This yearly training is provided to both Amateur Operators and the general public.  All are invited to join us for the class on April 26th, 2016. Time: 7:00PM Recital Hall (3rd floor) Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd and Ingersoll, Des Moines

Join us March 22nd for a presentation on Automatic Packer Reporting System APRS.  Brain, KØSXY and Kirk, WL7CLI will explain APRS and why it is such a valuable tool for various Amateur and community uses.  Feel free to bring your questions. 7:00 PM Waveland Room Plymouth Congregational Church 42nd and Ingersoll

DMRAA’s February 23rd  meeting will feature a presentation by Bill, NUØQ.  The topic will be about HF radio and is intended for all club members with attention to the newer Hams who are exploring many new aspects of our hobby. February 23rd, 2016 Plymouth Congregational Church 42nd & Ingersoll  

Stay tuned and watch this space for information about the February meeting.

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