Useful Links
Join Today
This is the ultimate in ham radio information. From looking up call signs, to finding out what is going on in the world of amateur radio, the ARRL has it going on. If you are a licensed amateur radio operator, you should consider joining the ARRL. This group is the ham’s voice in Washington D.C. and in all matters relating to ham radio.
Dallas County ARES
Check out this site for news on upcoming events and how to become involved in your local Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) group. Contact Dan Case - K0WOI @ drcaseia@gmail.com for DC ARES information.
https://www.facebook.com/dallasARES/ or https://veoci.com/v/p/dashboard/76nptd3bff
FCC CORES
This site is useful not only for looking up the information of a fellow ham radio operator, but any FCC licensed entity in the country.
Des Moines Radio Amateur Association (DMRAA)
Find out what’s going on in the DMRAA. The club holds testing sessions and this site is chocked full of Des Moines area ham related info.
qrz
An excellent resource for ham operators which includes a database of ham radio call signs, practice exams for FCC testing and much more.
AWESOME VIDEO Presentations!
Radio Amateur Training Planning and Activities Committee (RATPAC) comprises Amateur Radio Operators of a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Together, we host nationwide Amateur Radio Zoom presentations twice a week, Wednesdays on general radio topics and Thursdays on amateur radio emergency communications.
Get your Ham License
In the United States, all radio operator licenses are granted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). For amateur radio licenses, the FCC relies on Volunteer Examiners (VEs) to conduct testing and certification of applicant qualifications. The links below for local area testing opportunities:
SCARC -http://www.w0yl.com/ve-team
Other sites in Iowa: https://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/search/Location.state:IA
polk county ares
The purpose of ARES—Amateur Radio Emergency Service—of Polk County Iowa is to provide emergency radio communications for Polk County and surrounding communities when officially activated via authorized agency.
iowamesh.net
iowamesh.net
IowaMesh.net is a group working to build a mesh network of Meshtastic radios in the State of Iowa. This network acts like a statewide text messaging system, allowing people to communicate publicly or privately with anyone on the network.