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Classes/Training Tech Class ’23 (Page)

The  Sierra Foothills ARC offers all levels of amateur radio license upgrade classes.

Course fees include the latest version of the applicable ARRL license manual shipped to your home and hands-on lab materials.  FCC exam fees are not included. All classes are held online via a Zoom classroom. The class also includes two (2) in-person labs held in the Auburn, California, area. The first lab focuses on a license-appropriate Get On The Air (GOTA) skills session. In the second lab, we will explore building your very own antennas.  Labs are not required.

The next class offered by SFARC will be the Amateur Radio Technician License class.  This is the entry-level first in a series of classes.  Classes will start April 25th, 2023, and run 6 weeks.  Each class will be held Tuesday evenings from 19:00 – 21:00 PST via Zoom.

Our 2023 Class Calendar:

    • Technician – April 25 – May 30, 2023
    • General – August 8 – September 26, 2023
    • Technician – October 17 – November 28, 2023

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The  Sierra Foothills ARC offers all levels of amateur radio license upgrade classes.

Course fees include the latest version of the applicable ARRL license manual shipped to your home and hands-on lab materials.  FCC exam fees are not included. All classes are held online via a Zoom classroom. The class also includes two (2) in-person labs held in the Auburn, California, area. The first lab focuses on a license-appropriate Get On The Air (GOTA) HF digital session. In the second lab, we will explore tuned antenna stubs.  Labs are not required.

The next class offered by SFARC will be the Amateur Radio Extra License upgrade class.  Classes will start January 24th and run 10 weeks.  Each class will be held Tuesday evenings from 19:00 – 21:00 PST via Zoom.

Our 2023 Class Schedule:

    • Extra – January 24 – March 28, 2023
    • Technician – April 25 – May 30, 2023
    • General – August 8 – September 26, 2023
    • Technician – October 17 – November 28, 2023

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THE SIERRA FOOTHILLS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OFFERS
ALL LEVELS OF RADIO LICENSE 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 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 26, 2027 through March 30, 2027

Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab:

February 20, 2027

Project build In-Person Lab:

March 20, 2027



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 27, 2027 through June 1, 2027

Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab:

May 08, 2027

Project build In-Person Lab:

May 22, 2027



GENERAL License Class

(FALL)

The General Class is an upgrade class for those Hams who currently hold a Technician license.

Online Sessions (8):

August 11, 2026 through September 29, 2026, 7-9 PM

Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab:

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Project build In-Person Lab:

Saturday, September 19, 2026



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):

Octpber 27, 2026 through December 1, 2026, 7-9 PM

Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab:

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2026

Project build In-Person Lab:

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026