Sharing the Word of Amateur Radio

Posted on April 8, 2015 by David

The Floyd Community Amateur Radio Station Foundation (hosted by FAIRS) and the Bugbook Historical Microcomputer Museum share a location at Floyd Village Green, Suite 4. It is their goal to inform the public about specific technologies and their uses. On Monday March 30, 2015 a unique set of visitors came who want to share with others what the place is all about. It is planned that the spring 2015 edition of the Virginia Tech College of Business Magazine will feature an article about Professo...

Dominica 2015

Posted on March 26, 2015 by David

Each year, FAIRS directors David and Gaynell Larsen travel to the small island country of Dominica in the Eastern Caribbean. This year, they traveled with their granddaughter Jacqueline, and she had the opportunity to gain a new perspective of the world. The purpose of their visit was to encourage program leaders supported by FAIRS (Foundation for Amateur Intl. Radio Service, Ltd.), to visit foreign friends and to try to make a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, FAIRS wor...

2015 Photos

Posted on March 13, 2015January 6, 2016 by David

The Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service (FAIRS) is always on the move with new projects or experiences. In order to share those experiences we have created galleries to show a timeline of those events. Highlights, 2015 Frost Fest -- Richmond, VA Dominica 2015

FAIRS Named as New River Valley Featured Non-Profit

Posted on March 9, 2015March 11, 2015 by David

FAIRS has been promoting goodwill through amateur radio since 1991, and has served communities both locally and abroad. We're an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation, and thankful for our members and supporters. Their gifts of tax-deductible money, equipment, etc. have made them an important part of the Goodwill works! Now we're highlighted as a local non-profit for Give Big NRV! You may give online through Click & Pledge https://cfnrv.givebig.org/c/NRV/a/fairs

Frostfest 2015 — Richmond, Virginia

Posted on February 10, 2015February 11, 2015 by David

This festival is the largest Amateur Radio, or HAM, festival in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United states. Attendance for the 2015 festival jumped to a 10% increase in comparison to the 2014 festival. Vendor David Larsen commented that the festival is like a large flea market for those interested in Amateur Radio and vintage computers. Bob Bruniga, WB4APR, the inventor of the Automatic Pocket Reporting System (APRS) and Kay Craigie, N3KN, President of the Amateur Radio Relay League held forum...

Love One, Teach One Foundation — New Year, New Programs

Posted on February 10, 2015March 11, 2015 by David

Once Dominica's Independence celebrations were completed on November 3, the Love One, Teach One, Foundation went back to work serving their community. The Foundation led by Ms. Gloria Walsh is in their first year of a prison reading program to help those who are imprisoned. Ms. Walsh feels blessed to have 17 young men interested in the program. Now that the new year has come studying and hard work began with six individuals so they can successfully complete the CCLSC exam offered through the ...

U5WF-90 Memorial Award

Posted on December 8, 2014March 11, 2015 by David

On October 11, 2014 Takashi Itoh JE1GWO was awarded the U5WF-90 Memorial Award. To achieve the award he submitted evidence of conducting two way communication with memorial stations on 5 amateur bands during 2014. The 90th Anniversary of “Ham Dad Vlad” or Vladimir N. Goncharsky U5WF (UB5WF) is in 2014. The award was granted through Victor Goncharsky, Helen Goncharsky, Julia Goncharsky, and David Larsen. To qualify the applicant has to prove making two way contacts during t...

Floyd County Veteran’s and Christmas Parades

Posted on December 8, 2014March 11, 2015 by David

Many locals and visitors crowd the sidewalks and streets of downtown Floyd on parade days. With all the anticipation of the creative float and unique vehicles we may not notice local Ham Operators around who are assisting local law enforcement for the day. Hams are located at eight different locations along the parade route including: Floyd County High School, Mabry’s Funeral Home, South Locust Street, the stoplight, the Dispatcher’s Office, the Village Green, Circle K, and Wood’s Funeral Hom...

HAM Operators Assist in Election Process

Posted on November 7, 2014March 11, 2015 by David

On November 4, Election Day, local HAM Operators worked together in Floyd to provide back-up communications in case of emergency. As the election process becomes more digitized the jobs of HAM operators become even more vital. Though no emergencies arose the Digital Mode was very active throughout Election Day as HAM operators worked together to make sure the airways were ready if they were needed. Floyd had six operators on hand throughout the day to help keep communication flowing and to be on...

2014 Photos

Posted on November 5, 2014March 11, 2015 by David

The Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service is always working on a new project. Listed below are different galleries from this year's events including Hamvention, Dominica Mission Trip, FCHS Amateur Radio Club, Summer Interns, Floyd Amateur Radio Society, and the Bioche Community Center. Hamvention Dominica FCHS Amateur Radio Club 2014 Summer Interns Floyd Amateur Radio Society Bioche Co...

FAIRS – Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service, Ltd.

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