Rural Iowa Amateur Radio Club - W0OEL

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Rural Iowa Amateur Radio Club - W0OEL

Rural Iowa Amateur Radio Club is a group of amateur radio operators from Northeastern Iowa that promote amateur radio and it's activities.

We are based out of Oelwein, IA.

09/28/2026

The Rural Iowa Amateur Radio Club will meet this Thursday evening starting at 6:30PM at the library in Fayette for a short business meeting and then move into a continuation of our antenna discussion from last meeting with Wolf River Coils and Faraday cloths.

Remember, Simulated Emergency Test will be Sunday afternoon. I will start the callout for the ARES members starting around 1PM with scenario given once you check into the net.

07/28/2026

Everyone,

There has been some discussion among club members about construction type light tower trailers....the ones construction companies use for extra lighting at night. Reference picture attached.
If anyone has any leads on used/broken equipment like this, let the club know. We don't need a functioning generator or lights as we would be re configuring it into something to hold antennas or AREDN networking/IP cameras and could run off of solar and batteries. Probably in the couple hundred dollar range.

07/27/2026

Hello to all our new followers. Our next club meeting is August 6 at 6:30PM at the Fayette Library. We would like to see you there. If you can't make it, feel free to reach out here or via email [email protected] with any questions.

07/23/2026

It’s a fantastic little weather radio that recharges via solar or hand crank, and even charges your phone. It even features a built-in ultrasonic dog whistle—make sure to ask us why it's on there when you stop by to sign up for the giveaway!

07/22/2026

We are enjoying this beautiful weather and you should too. Come on out to the Fayette County Fairgrounds this week and stop by our booth.

Sign up at the booth for a chance to win a weather radio.

07/20/2026

The Fayette County Fun Fair kicks off tomorrow!

Come say hello at our trailer setup right next to the Commercial Building!
Check out the attached map to find us.

We will be talking all things ham radio, sharing how to get your license, and showing off ways you can get involved without a license. See you there!

07/16/2026

The countdown is on!

The Fayette County Fair kicks off in just 5 short days, running from July 21–25.

Make sure to stop by our booth while you are enjoying the fair!

Whether you are a seasoned operator or completely new to the hobby, we would love to meet you.

Here is what you can check out at our booth:
Ham Radio Info: Learn how amateur radio works and why it is such an exciting hobby.
Get Licensed: Grab resources and step-by-step guidance on how to earn your own license.
Club Activities: Discover what our club does in the community and how to join.
No License Needed: Learn about great ways to get involved and help out that do not require taking a test!

See you at the fairgrounds!

07/02/2026

Reminder: No meeting Thursday July 2. Reach out if you want to help with the fair booth. July 21-25

Address

29862 Osborne Rd
Elkader, IA
52043-8247

Website

https://www.w0oel.com/

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