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...

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 members working at Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio

Members of FAIRS helping in Dominica

FAIRS UKRAINE Victor and Helen Goncharsky of Lvov head up operations for the FAIRS Foundation in Ukraine.  Helen visited here in the U.S. in 2013 and helped represent at Dayton Hamvention.  We want to thank Vic and Helen for their tireless work in amateur radio and recognize Vic’s famous father, who would have turned 90 in 2014: Vladimir N. Goncharsky "Ham Dad Vlad" was born in Kriukov, Poltava region of Ukraine on 25th of June 1924. At the age of 11 he became interested in ham radio and ...