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Program updates and stories from FOTA.
The HamRadioExhibit.org event started on schedule, yesterday (10/15). The weather was great, and we got most things sorted and rolling along. Our FOTA operation of US-NC-ST was not without issues....typical for portable / remote operations around lots of other electrical…
Jackson County Amateur Radio Service and Mountain Heritage Festival join the FOTA community, bringing western North Carolina's amateur radio and Appalachian heritage together.
FOTA Supporter memberships and donations are now available. Learn how your support helps JCARA cover the infrastructure behind Fair on the Air and continue developing the platform.
The North Carolina State Fair’s FOTA profile lists amateur radio activity from October 15 through 25, 2026, with volunteers from several area clubs and plans to spot WB4IUY when the station is on the air.
Fair on the Air officially launched on September 20, 2026, connecting amateur radio operators, clubs and fairs through a program built around operating and community participation.
Clifty Amateur Radio Society in Indiana and Triangle East Amateur Radio Association in North Carolina joined FOTA in August, adding club connections in two states as the platform prepared for its public launch.
The Jennings County Fair has announced June 13 through 19 for its 2027 event, with a corresponding FOTA activation already scheduled following JCARA’s June 2026 operation.
JCARA’s K9J station brought amateur radio to the Jennings County Fair from June 7 through 12, 2026. Contacts across the bands, children trying radio and help from neighboring hams helped turn a local event into the starting point for FOTA.
