The Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association (DMRAA) will be offering a course this fall with the Des Moines Public Schools Community Education program. The class will teach the fundamentals of amateur radio and students will learn the requirements to gain the entry-level “technician” amateur radio license. Learn how you can use radio equipment for enjoyment, […]

On the heels of a successful Technician licensing class in Des Moines, the Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Waukee Community School District’s Community Education program, offering a Technician licensing class beginning on February 24. Classes will be held each Thursday beginning at 7 p.m., and ending […]

On January 10th at 7:00 p.m., Polk County ARES and Polk County EMA will be holding a meeting at the new county operations center at 1907 Carpenter. Jon Davis will be teaching the IS-100 and IS-700 classes. Anyone wishing to become NIMS compliant should attend the meeting.

The Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association (DMRAA) will be offering a course this fall with the Des Moines Public Schools Community Education program. The class will teach the fundamentals of amateur radio and students will learn the requirements to gain the entry-level “technician” amateur radio license. Learn how you can use radio equipment for enjoyment, […]

Over 350 people converged in Des Moines for the 2010 Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association Hamfest last week at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Several vendors and sellers were present to stock their tables with various wares, and several new hams were licensed and/or upgraded during testing. Forums were also held towards the end of the […]

General classes will be held at the Johnstone Supply Classroom, 11000 Justin Drive in Urbandale, on Wednesday nights starting January 13th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

This past year was a banner year for new Amateur Radio licensees. According to ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, the FCC issued more than 30,000 new ham radio licenses.

Some portions of this FAQ were derived and adapted from the rec.radio.amateur.misc FAQ. What is amateur radio? How do I become a member of the DMRAA? When are your meetings? Do I have to be licensed to attend a DMRAA meeting? When are the testing sessions to become licensed? Where do I go? Is Morse […]

  The Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association is a non-profit organization and one of the oldest ARRL-affiliated amateur radio clubs in the midwest. The DMRAA was established to conduct its programs and activities to advance the general interest and welfare of amateur radio in the community. The club regularly hosts programs, activities and exercises and […]