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Amateur Radio Exams / VE Testing: September 14, 2026

August 4, 2026 Smitty (WB1G)

Amateur Radio Exams / VE Testing: September 14, 2026

Looking for a local, comfortable, friendly, and inviting atmosphere to help you successfully pass your ham radio exam? Sierra Foothills Volunteer Examiner Team provides monthly in-person exam sessions with mentors on hand to answer your questions about equipment, local resources, clubs, and events. You’ve successfully passed your ham radio exam, now what?

SFARC Elmers are here to help and guide you!

The Sierra Foothills VE team offers many scholarships. Free exams and Free FCC licenses for all students, youth, and young adults ages 25 and under! Military and First Responders receive a 50% discount on exams!

For more information and to pre-register for an upcoming session, CLICK HERE.

NEXT IN-PERSON DATE: September 14, 2026 @ 7 PM

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SFARC Fall Campout 2026

August 2, 2026 Smitty (WB1G)

SFARC Fall Campout

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August 1, 2026 Smitty (WB1G)

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RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

June 27, 2026 Smitty (WB1G)

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Sept 17–20, 2026

Thursday through Sunday

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Logger Campground

Stampede Reservoir · Double Bit Loop

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Amateur Radio Exams / VE Testing: February 2, 2026

January 6, 2026 Smitty (WB1G)

Looking for a local location to take your amateur radio license or upgrade exam? Sierra Foothills VE Team provides in-person exam sessions on the 1st Monday evening of the month.

Scholarships are available for students currently enrolled in Elementary, Middle, High School, or Undergraduate College programs and are 21 years of age or younger as of the date of the exam. Upon passing an exam, the student will be eligible for an instant $14 refund for the cost of the exam and also awarded the $35 FCC licensing fee.

NEXT IN-PERSON DATE: February 2, 2026 @ 7 PM

Need more information before signing up? CLICK HERE

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Have You Checked Out Friday Night Trivia Night?

October 14, 2025 Smitty (WB1G)

Every first and third Friday at 7:30 PM PT, Dawn (KG6FZZ) and Simon (K6DXN) host Friday Night Trivia Night. Dawn and Simon previously hosted trivia night on a Southern California repeater system for 15 years. If you haven’t checked it out, you’re missing out. All ham operators and trivia buffs are welcome to attend. Must have a license to transmit. 🙂

WHEN -> First and Third Friday each month @ 7:30 PM

WHERE -> W6EK 2M Repeater / ASL #51018

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Badge Orders (More Info)

June 9, 2025 Smitty (WB1G)

SFARC Badge orders are now fulfilled directly by a third party, Zazzle. Once you click the name badge order link, you will be redirected to https://www.zazzle.com/sfarc_name_tag-256561547063344107

Once on Zazzle, look for the “Edit This Design” button to add your name and callsign.

Please do not change the font style or size.