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 re-scheduled 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:

Amateur EXTRA License Class** – 10 Sessions
Amateur EXTRA Class is an upgrade class for those Hams who currently hold a General Class License.
Online sessions Jan. 28, 2025 to April 1, 2025, 7-9 PM
Get-On-The-Air In-person Lab: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Project Build In-person Lab: Saturday, March 15, 2025
** Enroll below using the SFARC Course Selector app below

Amateur TECHNICIAN License Class** – 6 Sessions
Amateur TECHNICIAN Class is the entry-level licensure for those are looking to get a Ham license.
Online sessions April 22, 2025 to May 27, 2025, 7-9 PM
Get-On-The-Air In-person Lab: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Project Build In-person Lab: Saturday, May 24, 2025
** Enroll below using the SFARC Course Selector App

Amateur GENERAL License Class** – 8 Sessions
The General Class is an upgrade class for those Hams who currently hold a Technician license.
Online sessions August 12, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2025, 7-9 PM
Get-On-The -Air In-person Lab: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 (TENTATIVE)
Project Build In-person Lab: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 (TENTAIVE)
** Enroll below using the SFARC Course Selector app below

Amateur TECHNICIAN License Class** – 6 Sessions
Amateur TECHNICIAN Class is the entry level licensure for those are looking to get a Ham License.
Online sessions 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
** Enroll below using the SFARC Course Selector app below