FARA has been having what we call Roving Club Stations. The idea is for experienced members to demonstrate their setup and techniques to less experienced or interested members. Andy, K1RA, created and has been spearheading this program. This time Ric, KN4FTT, volunteered to show off his portable operating setup this time. The following text was …
The members and their families for our end of year holiday celebration. Attendance was good and the conversation warm. It is one event we get to see the families and get to know them. Below is a small slide show and a couple of videos of it. Part of Club President Allen, KO4NMC, introduction and …
Every year the when the Halloween season comes around, the Fauquier Trails Coalition sponsors the Great Pumpkin Ride in the southern half of Fauquier County. Approximately 1,200 cyclists from across the area participate in the fun event which has routes of 24, 49 and 64 miles for each level of ability. The members of FARA …
Skip to VideoSkip to Slideshow The annual ARRL Field Day exercise took place this year from June 24th through June 25th. The members of FARA once again participated at C. M. Crockett Park in Midland, VA. Again this year Justin, NB3A, and Anna, KN4DWZ, headed our Field Day effort which resulted in a very successful …
For the 2023 Virginia QSO party took on a different feel this year, with the band conditions being good, new members trying the event for the first time, and experienced members tried something different this year. It was a fun time for all and a great opportunity for members to connect differently than their normal …
FARA held their annual holiday get together this year where we hold our monthly club meetings. Members and their family and guests enjoyed a potluck meal with the club providing the meat, with members bringing assorted sides, and of course desserts! This year we had a great turn out for what was a wonderful event …
The annuals Great Pumpkin Ride was held on a beautiful Virginia fall morning held annually, organized by the Fauquier Trails Coalition. Members of FARA volunteer the their time and equipment to support the event, providing communications support for the organizers. Not only are communications controlled but there are parts of Fauquier County that still do …
