Classes

The Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association sponsors classes geared towards earning the entry level amateur radio technician license and classes for upgrading from technician level to the general license level.  The instructors are members of the DMRAA that have volunteered their time.

 

Amateur Radio Technician License Class

The DMRAA philosophy concerning this Technician Class: Yes you can! We know that Ham Radio begins with a license and then the learning really starts. We encourage all interested person to consider this class. Enroll with a friend. There are no age restrictions as long as you are motivated.

What: Amateur Radio Technician License Class

When:   Saturday, October 26th 2024 8:00AM to about 7:00PM (preregistration required)

Where: Fort Des Moines Museum, 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA

Parking entrance is off Chaffee Rd

Cost: $100.00 registration fee covers all class expenses including the license Manual, pre-course work sheets, morning and afternoon snacks, lunch with a soda, dual band hand held radio preprogrammed with local channels, and testing fee.

Testing: Registration fee includes FCC Technician Class License Test

Everyone will be required to have their FRN number and a photo ID.

Preregistration is a must, contact Mark Globuschutz at (515) 201-7669 (cell) or [email protected].

Please sign up early so you have time to complete the pre-course work assignment and read as much of the book as possible.

Individuals wanting to take the class can contact Mark for payment and books at:
Mark Globuschutz,KØMJG
[email protected]
2505 SW 36 St.
Ankeny, Iowa 50023
Cell = (515) 201-7669
Registrations with payment must be received by August 10, 2024

Oct 26 2024 Tech Flyer pdf

 

Amateur Radio General License Classes

What: Amateur Radio General License Classes

When: Starts Thursday June 6th, 2024, 7:00PM to 9:00PM, for 7 Thursdays (skipping July 4th), Testing is on August 1st.

Where: Fort Des Moines Museum, 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA

Parking entrance is off Chaffee Rd

Cost: $35.00 (excludes license manual book)

Students are responsible for purchasing their own ARRL General Class License Manual 10th Edition book for the class.  This may be purchased from the ARRL, Gigaparts, Amazon, and others.

Preregistration is a must, you can register below or contact Mark Globuschutz at (515) 201-7669 or [email protected].

ARRL General Class License Manual

Students are responsible for procuring their own copy of the ARRL General Class License Manual