Victor’s (US5WE/K1WE) Story

Posted on August 19, 2024October 25, 2024 by David

Our FAIRS Counterpart in Ukraine Shares a Story about His Exploits with Ham Radio As our name states we are definitely an international organization. Victor Goncharsky (US5WE/K1WE) lives in Ukraine along with this wife Helen. They are an integral part of FAIRS and have been since the beginning. As you can imagine life in Ukraine is unlike it has ever been before and sometimes it is a needed break to take part in something that brings you enjoyment and a bit of peace. Below is a story written...

2024 FAIRS Newsletter

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by David

After Hamvention & ARRL Field Day Greetings and Report Regarding Humanitarian Efforts FAIRS – Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service, Ltd. sends greetings after a wonderful time at Hamvention and this year’s Amateur Radio Field Day! Whether in person or on the air, we always love to hear from you! Sales from our FAIRS booth have helped make some purchases and fund current projects, so we send this report as an update: In Ukraine, Victor (US5WE) and Helen (UR5WA...

2015 – 2016 Highlights

Posted on December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 by David

FAIRS 2015-2016 Highlights F.A.I.R.S. guiding philosophy over the past year: To engage communities as part of the goodwill! To follow are notes regarding the progress made by FAIRS related to goodwill works via amateur radio during the past year: Local Updates: On September 19th, 2015 a special event station for the Floyd Livestock & County Fair was held at Chantilly Farm, the new location of the event. Several operators from Floyd Amateur Radio Society (FARS) attended as wel...

2013-2014 Highlights

Posted on January 6, 2016 by David

F.A.I.R.S. guiding philosophy over the past year: To ENGAGE COMMUNITIES as PART OF THE GOODWILL! To follow are notes regarding the progress made by FAIRS related to goodwill works via amateur radio during the past year: Latest Local News: FAIRS is a sponsor of NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES at CHANTILLY FARM. While Chantilly Farm is a largely for-profit events venue in Floyd County, Virginia, FAIRS often partners to provide a charitable aspect to certain...

2012-2013 Highlights

Posted on January 6, 2016 by David

F.A.I.R.S. guiding philosophy over the past year- To FOCUS on COMMUNITY and to invite others to BE A PART OF THE GOODWILL! To follow are notes regarding the progress made by FAIRS related to goodwill works via amateur radio during the past year: Progress locally in ’12-’13: FAIRS has worked to further ham radio and promote cooperative communications amongst various groups in leadership and in the community (Floyd County). New licensees and members meet on...

2011-2012 Highlights

Posted on December 16, 2012December 16, 2014 by David

The Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service’s (FAIRS) board of directors worked to create a guiding philosophy for the year insuring the foundation continues to move in the desired direction. The guiding philosophy for 2011-2012 states: to focus on community and to invite other to be a part of the goodwill. In the 2009-2010 year FAIRS worked to move their focus from internationally to in their home community in Floyd, Virginia. Now in the 2011-2012 year FAIRS works to continue foll...

2010-2011 Highlights

Posted on December 3, 2011December 8, 2014 by David

In order for the Foundation for International Radio Service (FAIRS) to continue moving in the desired direction the directors set goals for the organization each year. The overall goals of 2010-2011 included: to accomplish goodwill works by projects related to communication, cooperation, education, facilitate self-reliance, support disaster preparedness, disaster relief, and serve communities. This document presents the highlights of FAIRS work from the 2010-2011 year. FAIRS continues to prom...

2009-2010 Highlights

Posted on November 19, 2010December 8, 2014 by David

To keep the Foundation for International Radio Service (FAIRS) moving in the desired direction the directors set goals for the organization each year. The overall goal of 2009-2010 was to continue facilitating self-reliance for individuals and groups in our community and abroad, provide financial support toward disaster preparedness and community service projects. Many projects have been completed through the years by hands or monetary support from the foundation. This document presents the high...

2008-2009 Highlights

Posted on November 19, 2009December 8, 2014 by David

Each year FAIRS sets goals for the organization in order to keep the foundation moving in the desired directions. Throughout the years many projects have been completed by the hands or monetary support of the foundation. This document presents the highlights of the foundation’s work from 2008-2009. Construction is complete on the Dominica Amateur Radio Club International (DARCI) headquarters creating a center for relief activities, communication training, and a venue for meetings. Many DARCI ...

2007-2008 Highlights

Posted on July 30, 2008July 30, 2014 by David

In Our Local Area: FAIRS has worked to further ham radio and promote cooperative communications amongst various groups in leadership and in the community. There are a number of new licensees and members. Our communications systems are now largely “portable”, which is often necessary for use in emergency. The local volunteers have cooperated effectively with groups and service organizations from surrounding counties/regions. Training times and educational outings have been regularly attend...