Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service, Ltd.

At a recent meeting of the Floyd Amateur Radio Society, two presentations by local Cub Scouts. Cub Scout Troop 36 presented Russ Abbey KG4MAV with a thank you photo for telling them about Amateur Radio and for letting them talk to others on the radi...

May 20-22 2011 Dayton Hamvention – Dayton, OH Global Friendship Dayton Hamvention is the world’s largest amateur radio gathering - not even the higher gas prices kept folks away!  Hamvention includes a huge flea market where ham operators can bu...

5-9 2011 20th Anniversary of FAIRS (Foundation for Amateur Intl. Radio Service, Ltd.)   On Monday, May 9th, 2001, FAIRS (Foundation for Amateur Intl. Radio Service, Ltd.) held special event station in areas around the world to commemorate an importa...

FAIRS is transmitting LIVE from 2010 Floyd Harvest Festival & County Fair in downtown Floyd!   Members of FARS (Floyd Amateur Radio Society) and guests are transmitting on 20 and 40 meters. Breakfast was served by Natasha's at the Market this mo...

Cooperative Project to Test Readiness-- Valda Woodman J73VW of Dominica Amateur Radio Club told us of a cooperative project amongst certain islands in the Eastern Caribbean back in early June 2010.  Now, members of Dominica Amateur Radio Club ...

Radio Clubs Worldwide: The Lifeline …Was the theme at this year’s Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio (May 14-16) and it’s a message which hits close to home for several locals who hold amateur radio license. Dayton Hamvention is the world’s larg...

Dominica Amateur Radio Club, Inc.  is raising awareness for amateur radio and emergency preparedness. They have an active club of community servicemen and women who head up a number of projects on the island of Dominica in the eastern...

Amateur Radio is best known for its role in emergency communications during disasters. Despite many advances in communications technology, emergency management agencies and relief organizations continue to call upon amateur radio operators for assis...

During a recent trip by FAIRS to Dominica, we were able to encourage club members at general meeting of DARCI.   On January 28th, 2010 Curtis Gordon J73CAG brought special guest Austin Harris J73AH to speak to the group about the importance of regu...

NEW UPDATES APRIL 2010! News & Announcements from FAIRS Emergency Communications Center News from Fairs Headquarters, located at 108-B South Locust Street, Floyd Virginia 24091, in the historic Shortt building in the t...

13 members and 2 guests.

 

The first thing on the agenda was the changes to the By-Laws, this was made a motion by John K4JKA and seconded by Dave KK4WW.  The motion was voted on by the Society and was passed by all yeas and no nays, motion carried.



The community amateur radio station is operational at Floyd Village Green (Floyd Professional Center, Suites 8 & 9)!  You are welcome to stop by and view/operate the station as (or with) a licensed operator, using call sign N4USA.  You may be surprised at the friends you make using this “tried and true” technology. 

 

            Amateur Radio is best known for its role in emergency communications during disasters. Despite many advances in communications technology, emergency management agencies and relief organizations continue to call upon amateur radio operators for assistance.

You can now find meeting minutes and description of FARS activities on the web at www.floydamateurradiosociety.org

Area hams manage the site; it's interactive, so you can encourage them along!

On Saturday August 14, 2010, Floyd Amateur Radio Society met at Floyd Professional Center in suite 9 of the Village Green--

Highlights:

Update on repeater

"Buffalo digi"

Dues ($25 a year "per family") and mail for FARS

New webpage www.floydamateurradiosociety.com or www.floydamateurradiosociety.org

Discuss September mtg and Emcomm activity

Report by members attending Roanoke Club's Ham Fest

On Saturday July 10th, 2010, Floyd Amateur Radio Society met at Floyd Professional Center in suite 9 of the Village Green-- 

Highlights:

Kids Day and Field Day results

2 new members Christine Behrens KI4FR and Mike Finch KJ4SNT present

More and more people visiting the Floyd Community Amateur Radio Station

Presentation of Signalink USB to the Station

Institution of $25.00 a year dues to FARS paid "per family"

New Treasurer, Kay Clemens KF4EKH

Update on repeater

Minutes from meeting of Floyd Amateur Radio Society June 2010 meeting--

Summer Program 2010

Near Roseau in Dominica, Gloria Walsh will begin the summer program July 2010 through August.  With learning and life skills help, plus snacks/meals, children who are a part will have care during the summer, and get a good start on the upcoming year.  An intern from Minnesota, US is helping Gloria this summer, and we wish them well.   If you would like to serve or be a sponsor, e-mail Gloria at gloria_walsh2001@yahoo.com

Cooperative Project to Test Readiness--

Valda Woodman J73VW of Dominica Amateur Radio Club told us of a cooperative project amongst certain islands in the Eastern Caribbean back in early June 2010.  Now, members of Dominica Amateur Radio Club and project participants have provided some wonderful reports and pictures, which we want to share with you!

FAIRS Helps:  Floyd Community Garden is Looking Good!

A community garden has been established for use by individuals and organizations as a wholesome activity, and/or to produce healthy food items to share.  The mission of the coordinators is to improve health and reduce hunger in Floyd County by increasing access to local, “good for you” foods, and to build community links.  Special support is offered for first-time gardeners, and those with physical, mental or financial challenges.

On land which has been offered for $1/year lease by FAIRS, esteemed citizens are working toward 30 plots which are 10’ x 10’ each, available to participants by approved application and agreement.  The Plenty! Group is overseeing the project (Karen Day and McCabe Coolidge are co-founders – more information at www.plentylocal.org).  The community garden effort was initiated by Marcie Stout of Heavenly Mountain Acupuncture at Northside Plaza (½ mile north of stoplight in Floyd on Rt.8).  HMA is located next to the garden.

Valda Woodman J73VW of Dominica Amateur Radio Club reported that a group of six members would be traveling for an amateur radio exercise...designed to test the readiness of emergency communications amongst islands in the Eastern Caribbean.

It is good that these islands are cooperating, and assisting one another during various times of need.

Valda said that they would go June 3rd, 2010 - 2 team members each to St. Lucia, to St. Vincent and to Grenada.  They will work together with local operators to test equipment and procedures for use during disaster.

It is Valda's first opportunity, and she is expecting to learn much and contribute, too!

Valda and others from the Club are well capable of participating in and/or managing projects related to disaster, civic service, damage assessment and relief.

We will wish them good luck!

73s