2023 FAIRS Newsletter

Posted on April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 by David

After COVID-19 & Ongoing War in Ukraine FAIRS – Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service, Ltd. sends springtime greetings from our headquarters in Floyd, Virginia! David & Gaynell are excited to be returning to Hamvention this year! This large gathering of amateur radio enthusiasts will be held May 19, 20, and 21, 2023 at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio. FAIRS will have memorabilia and collectibles from David and Gaynell’s prior trips to Russia and Ukraine w...

2022 Newsletter – FAIRS Update

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by David

Continued THANKS from FAIRS – Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service, Ltd. for your help over the years with our many relief projects around the world. As many of you may already know, Dave & Gaynell have sold Chantilly Farm Campground & Event Venue. However, because of COVID over the past two and a half years, we have not been able to travel as we used to. Our last trip to Dominica was in January of 2020, and things shut down just as we returned. However, despite the ...

FAIRS Newsletter 2014-15

Posted on January 6, 2016January 6, 2016 by David

Hands-On Projects Help To Hone Skills- FAIRS Supports Invention, Creativity & Resourcefulness It is no secret that amateur radio operators are often innovative, experimental and “gadget-lovers” at heart. FAIRS has taken initiative over the course of recent years to help those with technical interests and talents to flourish, especially here at home in Floyd, VA. At FCHS Amateur Radio school Club, elmers are teaching basic electronics to the student members using Radio S...

FAIRS FCHS Radio Club January 2013

Posted on January 30, 2013July 30, 2014 by David

BE A PART OF THE GOODWILL – N4USA FLOYD, VA www.fairs.org In July of 2012, Mrs. Annemarie Radke, instructor at FCHS, indicated interest in being our sponsor for much-anticipated school club for amateur radio. She believes it is a great opportunity for the kids, and guided FAIRS, along with members of Floyd Amateur Radio Society to get things set up. At the end of the month, we enjoyed a tour by Dr. Richard Turner (KZ4VT), principal of William Byrd High School, who met with us to share ...

2008 FAIRS Volunteers Continue Goodwill Efforts

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

First of Year 2008 brings reports of special contributions from FAIRS members and volunteers. Larsen delegation, Seth Sjoestroem SM0XBI, and Tom King W4VZH all make working trips to the Commonwealth of Dominica. David KK4WW/J79WW and Gaynell KK4WWW/J79WWW FAIRS Continues Goodwill Work – Interest in Ham Radio Grows David and Gaynell Larsen and Granddaughter Amber Thompson... Just before New Years 2008, a FAIRS delegation-David KK4WW/J79WW and Gaynell KK4WWW/J79WWW Larsen, FAIRS direc...