Join us September 27th for a presentation by Rick Allen NØCFL on Satellite Communications.  Ever want to talk to the International Space Station, run an APRS packet through an orbiting satellite or monitor a CubeSat?  If so this is the meeting for you. September 27th, 2016 7:00 PM Plymouth Congregational Church 42nd & Ingersoll Waveland […]

Join us for a presentation on JOTA, Boy Scout Jamboree on the Air August 23, 2016.   DMRAA Vice-President Brad Boeckmann, KC9DMQ with be discussing the preparations for the event and enlisting club members for JOTA. Please join us August, 2016 7:00 PM, Waveland Room Plymouth Congregational Church 42nd & Ingersoll, Des Moines   JOTA-JOTI is the […]

Tom Reis, NØVPR will speak about Repeaters and Linked repeaters in Central Iowa.  Various methods for linking repeaters will be discussed as well as notes about many local repeaters.  This presentation is an overview and would be very timely for newer hams still learning about using repeaters.  We encourage DMRAA members to bring a new […]

Larry, KAØFTO demonstrated his newly acquired quad-copter to an enthusiastic crowd of 34 members.  The evening began with a 15 minute flight over the parking lot at Plymouth Congregational Church.  The group the moved inside to view the pictures and video that had been taken with the on board camera.  This was followed with many […]

  Join us for the monthly DMRAA meeting, June 28th, 2016.  Larry, KAØFTO will share with us his experiences regarding his new quad copter.  A demonstration is planned. 7:00 PM Waveland Room Plymouth Congregational Church 42nd & Ingersoll, Des Moines  

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.