2006 Announcements

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FAIRS (Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service, Ltd.) At N4USA
IS PROUD TO HOST UKRAINIAN DXER HELEN GONCHARSKY UR5WA!
May 6, 2006 to June 3, 2006

Helen is from Lviv, Ukraine and is a superb contester who won many CW competitions during Soviet times. She is a DXCC award holder who has contacted nearly every DX country on every node.  Helen is part of the Goncharsky family, which helped to form the FAIRS organization back in the early 90’s: You may know her father-in-law Vladimir (Ham Dad Vlad) U5WF, husband Victor US5WE, and daughter Julia UR5WDX.
Helen stayed for most of a month in the home of FAIRS directors David KK4WW and Gaynell KK4WWW Larsen.  Helen and Gaynell did a marvelous amount of shopping and sight-seeing during her stay.  They made visits to friends and family, attended this year’s Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio, and represented FAIRS at amateur radio club meetings in the area.
Helen also made appearances at FAIRS E.C.C., Floyd United Methodist Church, the local quilting guild and at several home and eateries to test different “American” foods;  perhaps “milkshake” was a favorite…  A special thanks to Jack and Debbie Kavitz for their hospitality to Helen and for escorting her to a gem and jewelry show held in Salem upon invitation from Van Wimmer KA4BIX.
As KT4RP,  Helen made plenty of radio contacts (including some CW) and kept contact with her family back home via Echo Link.  We look forward to talking with her over the air waves after her return to Ukraine!

 

Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21 2006:  FAIRS AT DAYTON HAMVENTION 2006

FAIRS Directors David KK4WW and Gaynell KK4WWW Larsen and Ukrainian DXer Helen Goncharsky (US call KT4RP) represented the foundation at Hamvention 2006.  Once again, we were allowed a booth (#346) for indoor exhibit, which was wonderful exposure for FAIRS and the goodwill projects it is involved in. Helen brought many types of Ukrainian crafts, the sale of which raised funds for FAIRS and attracted visitors to the booth.

“Amateur Radio is Public Service” was the theme for this year’s Hamvention and it was an outstanding experience:

–Helen thoroughly enjoyed the DX Forums (she met amateur radio operators she had contact with over the years from Ukraine) and the flea market;

–David was able to purchase some old classics and some modern pieces…he was happy with the treasures he found;

–Gaynell enjoyed the friendly greetings of fellow hams and the DX dinner. She was a hard worker, manning the booth during exhibition hours with very few breaks.