The Foundation for Amateur Radio (FAR) is composed of approximately 50 member organizations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Foundation provides support to the amateur radio community for education, and technical and advisory guidance. Each year, FAR administers over 60 amateur radio-related scholarships in one of the largest such programs in the country. The Foundation also sponsors F.A.R.Fest, one of the largest amateur radio festivals (hamfest) on the East Coast.

Member Clubs

Maryland and Pennsylvania   |   Virginia and West Virginia   |   Washington, D.C.

If your club is a FAR member and you don't see it among those listed above, please contact FAR Secretary Dan Blasberg/KA8YPY at KA8YPY@ARRL.Net . If your club wants to join the Foundation for Amateur Radio, or update their club information, please click here.

Scholarships

The Scholarship Committee is responsible for the administration of over 70 amateur radio-related scholarships that are sponsored by 28 clubs and individuals from across the nation. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $2,500.

F.A.R.Fest Now known as Fall-Fest

In the past, the Foundation sponsored a hamfest, every year, known as F.A.R.Fest.

September 30, 2001, was the last year for F.A.R.Fest as it has been known. In 2002, the Foundation is partnering with the Columbia Amateur Radio Association to present Fall-Fest on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 - 8, 2002 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. In addition to being the first event co-sposored with another organization, Fall-Fest will also be the site of the MD/DC Section Convention. For more information, click here.

If you have comments or suggestions, please contact FAR Secretary Dan Blasberg/KA8YPY at KA8YPY@ARRL.Net .

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