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 […]
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
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.
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
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 […]
If you want to work DX, the IARU contest is a great opportunity to snag a few more new countries. DXers call them ATNO = All Time New One. 10m will be hot this year, so get on with your 100W and a dipole. You’ll easily work a bunch of Europeans, Caribbean, and S. American […]
The annual Cedar Valley ARC hamfest is held at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City, Iowa. This is located just a few miles NE of Cedar Rapids on Hwy 13. There is a nice AIR CONDITIONED building and plenty of flea spots under shady trees (if you get there early). Forums with topics of […]
54th Annual Davenport Radio Amateur Club W0BXR Hamfest/Flea Market Saturday August 23, 2025 Talk-In: 146.8800 -0.6 MHz PL 77 Hz Web page: DRAC.CLUB Iowa Army National Guard 5300 West Kimberly Road Davenport, IA 52806 Early Set-Up on Friday from 5:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. Doors open at 6:00 A.M. Saturday for Early Set-Up Main Doors […]