2016 was a huge year for the FAIRS organization with many events taking place locally and abroad. Members throughout the world are still working to promote goodwill through amateur radio, while helping those less fortunate.
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2016 Photos
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2015 Photos
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
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2009 Hamvention in Dayton
Group of FAIRS members at the FAIRS Booth at Hamvention in Dayton – Dave KK4WW, Esmond 8R1AK, Gaynell KK4WWW, Tom W4VZH, Michael KE4RGY and Phil Roark
Dayton Hamvention is the world’s largest amateur radio gathering with about 22,000 in attendance this year. It includes a huge flea market where ham operators can buy, sell and trade radio equipment. For some, it is the only place to find that elusive piece that cannot be found elsewhere.
FAIRS has operated a booth at the market at Hamvent...
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2007-2008 Picture Highlights
Local Activities Pictures
FAIRS (Foundation for Amateur Intl. Radio Service, Ltd.) picture highlights 2007-2008-- Left: David Potter W4RPI, cooperating with Floyd County hams, teaches a session during one of their monthly meetings 2008. Right: Floyd County Emergency Coordinator Tom King W4VZH obtains Dominica amateur radio license prior to doing volunteer work on the island in Spring 2008 (pictured with FAIRS director David Larsen KK4WW at right).
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2007 Love One, Teach One
"Love One, Teach One" has begun feeding/tutoring program for children near capital city in Dominica
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Dominica 2006
2006 Caribbean Hamboree in Grenada
CARIBBEAN HAMBOREE 2006
IN GRENADA
David KK4WW and Gaynell KK4WWW Larsen and Dee Dannewitz KG4VMI of FAIRS (Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service, Ltd.) boarded an island-hopper plane from Dominica to Grenada for Hamboree 2006. The weekend event was hosted by Grenada Amateur Radio Club-- Reuben Pursoo J39DE, Allan Budhlall J39BK, and Graham Stratton J39BW were notable hams involved with programming...
Representative of National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA), Sylvain...
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2006 July 4th
Floyd County Area Hams Spreading Enthusiasm About Ham Radio July 4th!
Area hams were happy to participate in the Floyd County Merchants’ Association 4th of July festivities. We set up an event station, have some hands-on activity including a fun intro to morse code, and hams were able to talk to event-goers about the excitement and service (to the community) of amateur radio.
Folks enjoying the nice weather, their independence, and some wonderful music at Floyd County Merchants’ Associ...
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FAIRS 20th Anniversary
On Monday, May 9th , 2011, FAIRS (Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service, Ltd.) held special event station in areas around the world to commemorate an important 20th Anniversary of the organization.
Directors and members fielded incoming amateur radio traffic over HF frequencies. The gathering “over the air waves” was informal and remarks were made about the Foundation and its goodwill activities over the years. Ham radio operators who were on frequency were invited as guests to h...
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