New Site, New Challenges This year’s Field Day had a new wrinkle added to it for FARA. We were unable to secure our usual location for the 24 hours needed. Thankfully, member Ken, KJ4UYE, stepped up and offered is property as our 2025 location. Our Field Day Coordinator Justin, NB3A, visited the property and said …
Every year FARA goes all in participating in the Virginia QSO Party (VAQP). What is cool is the way the members change up how they participate in the event and the variety of ways they do from year to year. But no matter how each of us operate we are all working together as a …
Firstly, thanks to everyone that participated in this year’s FARA Winter Field Day effort. Overall, the event was a success with over 27 people (combined FARA, 4-H, and visitors) braving the frigid weather to participate, socialize, visit, and make QSOs. Again, FARA put the W4VA callsign on the air as a 4M (4 transmitters, mobile …
Another year is coming to an end, and the members of FARA got together to celebrate another successful year. We had a pot luck buffet, with lots of good food and conversation for all. We look forward to continuing our friendships, service, and growing a bit more in 2025. Thanks to all who made FARA …
(Ed note): Field Day, which was held June 22 through June 23, this year starred record heat topping out at 100° with the low only being 79° at 6 AM Sunday. This did not deter the members of FARA from persevering and putting forth a full category 4A effort. This year we have a brand …
Our Member Bri, KO4NLR, was a presenter at this year’s Hamcation in Orlando, FL, February 9-11. She gave her presentation during the Youth forum and her topic was “4H Clubs and Ham Radio for Kids”. Bri, with the help of her father Nic, KY4OP, created a 4H Amateur Radio club for the youth in Fauquier …
“CQ Field Day, CQ Field Day!” WFDA Winter Field Day took place from January 27 through January 28 and for the first time, FARA members got together at C. M. Crockett Park in Midland, VA to participate as a club. Similar to ARRL Field Day in June, this event allows ham radio operators to practice …
