Fauquier Amateur Radio Association

06/18/2025

📻 **Join FARA for ARRL Field Day 2025!** 🌐

The Fauquier Amateur Radio Association (FARA) invites you to our annual **Field Day event**, a 24-hour showcase of emergency communications, ham radio fun, and hands-on learning!

📅 **Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, June 29**
📍 **NEW LOCATION:** 766 Viewtown Rd, Amissville, VA 20106

Whether you're curious about ham radio or just want to see what it’s all about, **visitors are welcome**! Try your hand at making live contacts across North America with our **Get-On-The-Air (GOTA) station**, guided by a licensed operator.

This event demonstrates how amateur radio serves the public during emergencies — using portable antennas, off-grid power, and real-time communication skills.

Come meet the FARA crew and discover how amateur radio connects, informs, and prepares communities.

🔗 Learn more at www.w4va.org
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04/11/2025

WOW! What a Meeting! 🔥📡

Last night's FARA club meeting was one for the books! We had a full house with great energy in the room—and we're excited to share that we received 5 new member applications, all of whom were voted in as official FARA members. Welcome aboard!

A big thank you to Dave Wilson for his fascinating presentation on High Frequency Trading (HFT). He took us deep into how radio signals are used to enable lightning-fast trading across long distances. He showcased seven different antennas mounted on various towers used for this purpose, and even played audio samples of the signals in action. Truly an eye-opener into the crossover between radio technology and financial markets!

Thanks to everyone who came out—we love seeing the room packed with fellow hams, friends, and curious minds. See you at the next meeting!

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04/11/2025

Thanks for joining us!
A big thank you to everyone who came out for our swap meet and social hour before this month's club meeting! It was great seeing so many faces, checking out cool gear, and catching up with fellow hams.
Events like this remind us why FARA community is so special. Looking forward to more fun and fellowship at future meetings!

03/12/2025

📡 Join Us for Our Monthly Club Meeting – Thursday, March 13th! 📡

Mark your calendars! Our next FARA club meeting is happening this Thursday, March 13th, at the Path Foundation Building in Warrenton, VA.

🕕 Social Hour – 6:00 PM
🔧 Bring your gear for sale, showcase your projects for show-and-tell, and enjoy some general tech talk with fellow hams!

🕖 Club Meeting – 7:15 PM
🎙️ This month, we’re excited to welcome Bruce, KN4GDX as our guest speaker! He’ll be presenting on satellite tracking, including Greencube and Horus – a fascinating topic you won’t want to miss!

Come out, connect with fellow members, and learn something new. See you there!

12/24/2024

11/13/2024

Join us for our upcoming FARA monthly club meeting on Thursday November 14th at the Path Foundation meeting room. This month’s agenda will feature a social hour and a presentation (details to be announced soon!). Here’s what we have planned:

Agenda:
6:00 PM - Social Hour: Doors open early at 6:00 PM for our social hour before the meeting. This is a fantastic chance for everyone to:

Exchange ideas and experiences
Participate in a show and tell
Engage in Q&A sessions
Trade, swap, or give away gear, parts, and other equipment
Bring along anything you’d like to share or discuss with the group, whether it’s advice, gear, or a project you’re working on.

7:15 PM - Club Meeting and Presentation: The club meeting will officially start at 7:15 PM. Our presenter will be announced soon and will cover a topic of interest to the group. Stay tuned for more details!

Location:
Path Foundation Meeting Room

2nd Floor, 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186
Everyone is welcome, and we encourage both members and non-members to join us. Whether you’re a new ham or an experienced operator, there’s something for everyone at this gathering.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

10/09/2024

Dear FARA Members and Friends,

We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming FARA monthly club meeting tomorrow Oct 10th at the Path Foundation meeting room. Here’s what we have planned for the evening:

Agenda:
6:00 PM - NEW Social Hour: We’re introducing something new this month! The doors will open early, at 6:00 PM, for a special social hour before the meeting. This is a great opportunity for everyone to:

Exchange ideas and experiences
Participate in a show and tell
Engage in Q&A sessions
Trade, swap, or give away gear, parts, and other equipment
Feel free to bring along anything you’d like to share or discuss with fellow members. We’re looking forward to making this a fun and interactive addition to our meetings!

7:00 PM - Club Meeting: At 7:00 PM, we will officially kick off the meeting with a very special presentation:

DX Adventures and Challenges
Presented by Gordon K7TRB, this presentation will take us on a journey through his exciting DX travels around the world. Gordon will share the various operating challenges and successes he has encountered from some of the farthest corners of the globe. This is sure to be an engaging and educational experience for all attendees!

Meshtastic Node Updates with K1RA: Additionally, I, K1RA, will be arriving at 6:00 PM with my laptop for anyone interested in updating their Meshtastic node firmware or seeing a node in action on the Mesh network. Don’t miss this chance to explore the latest in mesh technology!

Location:
Path Foundation Meeting Room
321 Walker Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186

We encourage everyone, members and non-members alike, to attend this meeting. Whether you’re new to the club or a seasoned ham, there’s something for everyone at this gathering.

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/27/2024

📡 **FARA Monthly Breakfast Gathering – September 28th** ☕️

If you don’t mind a little rain, join your fellow FARA members and friends **this Saturday, September 28th** at the Bistro on Hospital Hill in Warrenton for our monthly breakfast! 🍳🥓 We’ve had a fantastic turnout recently, with 15 to 29 attendees each month – from old-timers to newly licensed Hams and those curious about joining the Amateur Radio community. 📻

Whether you’re a regular or haven’t made it in a while, this is a great opportunity to enjoy some good food, fellowship, and great conversations! Newer Hams always have plenty of questions, and there’s no shortage of interesting topics to discuss.

📅 **Date**: Saturday, September 28th
⏰ **Time**: Around 8:00 AM
📍 **Location**: The Bistro on Hospital Hill, Warrenton (You can access it from the main hospital entrance or, sometimes, the ground level doors near parking lot "T" are unlocked.)

Feel free to invite other Hams and friends – the more, the merrier! See you there!

09/16/2024

🍳 Join FARA for Our Monthly Breakfast! 🍳

Calling all members and non-members alike! 🚀 You're invited to the Fauquier Amateur Radio Association's (FARA) monthly breakfast gathering at The Bistro on the Hill 🏞️. Whether you're a seasoned radio enthusiast or simply curious, this is the perfect time to meet, mingle, and discuss exciting ideas, solutions to challenges, or just enjoy great fellowship.

📅 When: The last Saturday of every month
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Where: The Bistro on the Hill (Located at Fauquier Hospital)

Start your Saturday with a delicious breakfast and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about amateur radio. Let's share stories, new innovations, and camaraderie.

📻 Newcomers welcome! We hope to see you there!

09/11/2024

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🚴‍♂️ **FARA Club Meeting Tomorrow!** 🎃

Join us tomorrow for our FARA club meeting where Ric will be sharing all the exciting details about the upcoming **Great Pumpkin Race** – a fun and thrilling community bike race! 🍂🚴‍♀️

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success, and tomorrow’s meeting is the perfect time to learn how you can get involved. Don’t miss out on supporting this fantastic event and connecting with others in the community.

📅 **Date:** 9-12-24
🕕 **Time:** 7:00 pm
📍 **Location:** 321 Walker Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186

Come be a part of something great! See you there!