Operating – Rookie Roundup – Phone

On The Air!

Here’s an opportunity for new hams to get on the air! The Phone version will attract a lot of hams since the bands are hot. You don’t need to have fast operating skills. Don’t worry about saying the wrong thing (well just don’t say “Good Buddy” or 10-4). Have a look at the ARRL website […]

Hamfest – Des Moines

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Location:  Elwell Family Food Center Directions:  http://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/directions/ Admission:  $10.00 each, ages 12 & Under: FREE Tables:  $20.00 for the first table, each additional table:  $15.00 The first table includes two chairs.  Additional chairs available $3 each. Hours: 8:00am to 12:00pm

$10

POTA Gathering

Big Creek State Park Polk City, Iowa

Story County ARC is pleased to host the Iowa Statewide POTA Get-Together in the Firefly Shelter located at Big Creek State Park near Polk City.

Hamvention

Hamvention – The biggest amateur radio event!

$26

Hamfest – SW Iowa – Prescott

Prescott , IA Prescott, Iowa

Location: Williamson Legion Hall – New Location!! 1120 Sycamore Ave. Prescott , IA 50859 Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/327085807349791 Sponsor: Southwest Iowa Amateur Radio Association Type: ARRL Hamfest Talk-In: KØCSQ Repeater 146.790 – offset 136.5 Tone Public Contact: Doug Welsch , KAØMHJ 517 S. W. 2nd Street Greenfield, IA 50849 Phone: 641-745-5501 Email: dwelsch@gmail.com

Field Day

The annual exercise showcasing amateur radio capabilities in your local community. Part contest (it’s not really a contest!), exercise, and part social event. Bring some food, bring a chair, SPF45 and a rain coat! You’ll need them all. A great opportunity for new folks and inactive hams to Get On The Air (GOTA). Clubs, be […]