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Amateur Radio Exams / Special Second Opportunity in June!!
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: June 27, 2026 @ 2 PM (Georgetown California Airport Campground)
** JUNE 27TH SESSION NOTE ** If you plan to attend this session, please read. Once you’ve arrived at the Georgetown Airport (6245 Aerodrome Way, Georgetown, CA 95634), follow the SFARC signs to the to the indoor hangar. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/qgdzpcbKN3P9Qsry9
Amateur Radio Exams / VE Testing: May 4, 2026
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: May 4, 2026 @ 7 PM
Need more information before signing up? CLICK HERE
Amateur Radio Exams / VE Testing: April 6, 2026
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: April 6, 2026 @ 7 PM
Need more information before signing up? CLICK HERE
Amateur Radio Exams / VE Testing: March 2, 2026
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: March 2, 2026 @ 7 PM
Need more information before signing up? CLICK HERE
TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2026!
Amateur Radio Exams / VE Testing: February 2, 2026
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
Amateur Radio Exams / VE Testing: January 5, 2026
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: January 5, 2026 @ 7 PM
Need more information before signing up? CLICK HERE
SFARC YEAR IN REVIEW
DECEMBER HOLIDAY FAMILY FOX HUNT
Come one, come all. The December fox hunt will be like no other. Join SFARC on December 27th at the Regional Park in Auburn (3770 Richardson Drive). Our pre-meeting will start at 0900 at the main parking lot near the paddleboard courts (38.952465, -121.107092). Bring your family, friends, spouse, kids, significant other, pets, and grandkids (did I miss anyone?) to this family-friendly event. It will be a “walk in the park” kinda hunt, with accesible paths for all. We’ll have hot chocolate and prizes for the kids.
As always, a big thanks to this month’s tenders: Brian (AI6US), John (KO6COW), Jayden (W6EFM), and Frank (KG9M). More info can be found HERE.