September, 2013
Gloria Walsh of Love One, Teach One Foundation has begun another session of the after school help program after a busy summer with the LOTO children. The Love One, Teach One Foundation is geared toward...
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On October 19th, we were a host location (one of several in the region) at Floyd Community Amateur Radio Station to a Simulated Emergency Test held from 9am until noon. The test emulated weather...
View ArticleApple iPad for Bioche, Dominica
Today (2/23/14) we donated a new Apple iPad computer to the Dominica community of Bioche to help raise funds for repairs at the fishing village and start up of sustainable agricultural projects....
View ArticleMedical and School Assistance in Dominica
The days are going by very fast and each one is a busy one with projects. Here is some of the past two days.. Assisting with Medical Supplies The Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service...
View ArticleMarch, 2014
FAIRS directors David (KK4WW) and Gaynell Larsen (KK4WWW) are recently home from a mission trip to the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. They were accompanied this time by grandson Dustin Thompson-...
View ArticleNew Location for the Community Amateur Radio Station!
We are happy to announce that FAIRS is now up and running in our new location in Suites 3 and 4 of The Village Green. Along with our Bugbook Computer Museum, we have our Floyd Amateur Radio Station...
View ArticleFAIRS Member Receives Award for Outstanding Work
Victor Goncharsky US5WE recently received the DXCC 2000 Challenge award. This is an award presented to an amateur radio operator for establishing contact with more than 2000 DXCC Band countries....
View ArticleFAIRS Named as New River Valley Featured Non-Profit
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...
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Dominica 2015
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...
View ArticleSharing the Word of Amateur Radio
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...
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Chantilly Campground: An Amateur Radio Destination Worth Seeing
Chantilly Campground owner Dave Larsen with our N4USA Antenna Chantilly Campground is a ham-friendly events venue with our very own Amateur Radio Station, N4USA, in our Campground office. Guests can...
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Continued Support For Dominica Following Hurricane Maria
As months have passed since the initial destruction caused by hurricane Maria, several organizations including FAIRS are working to provide continued support. Over the last several months, FAIRS...
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