The Sierra Foothills ARC offers all levels of Amateur radio license upgrade classes.
All classes are held online via a Zoom classroom. They are on Tuesday evenings starting at 7:00 PM and end at 9:00 PM (Pacific Time) on the dates below.
Each class also includes two in-person hands-on labs. One lab focuses on a license-appropriate Get On The Air session and a project build. These classes are held on Saturdays in the Auburn/Sacramento area. Dates and times for each class are below. Labs may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or instructor availability.
Course fees include the latest version of the applicable ARRL License Manual shipped to your home and hands-on lab materials. FCC license exam fees are not included. You pay those fees directly to the testing VE.
Our 2025 Class Calendar:
TECHNICIAN License Class (FALL) | The Technician Class is the entry-level course for those who are looking to get a Ham License. |
Online Sessions (6): | Oct. 21, 2025 to Nov. 25, 2025, 7-9 PM |
Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab: | Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 |
Project build In-Person Lab: | Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 |
Our 2026 Class Calendar:
EXTRA License Class (WINTER) | The Extra Class is an upgrade class for those Hams who currently hold a General license. |
Online Sessions (10): | January 2026 to April 2026, 7-9 PM |
Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab: | TBD |
Project build In-Person Lab: | TBD |
TECHNICIAN License Class (SPRING) | The Technician Class is the entry-level course for those who are looking to get a Ham License. |
Online Sessions (6): | April 2026 to May 2026, 7-9 PM |
Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab: | TBD |
Project build In-Person Lab: | TBD |
GENERAL License Class (FALL) | The General Class is an upgrade class for those Hams who currently hold a Technician license. |
Online Sessions (8): | August 2026 to September 2026, 7-9 PM |
Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab: | TBD |
Project build In-Person Lab: | TBD |
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