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Hot RF Night (Page)

Hot RF Nights is an annual SFARC event aimed at promoting the use of Amateur Radio on the go and in emergencies. It’s a chance to show off mobile rig installs and go kits and build fellowship among Northern California amateur radio operators and groups.

Are you joining us for the 2025 event?
CLICK HERE TO RSVP AND LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING!
If you plan to display something, scroll down past the flyer for a breakdown of what to expect.

Help Hot RF Nights Financially

Donate to Hot RF Nights
Donations are made in $10 increments. If you’d like to donate more than $10, adjust the quantity above. Click ADD TO CART The click VIEW CART to continue with your transaction Thank you in advance for your generosity. 73, W6EK, The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Can you help us on the day of? Send us your information and we’ll be in touch.


WHAT TO EXPECT

  • No power available. Gas or Electric generators are welcome
  • Bring your own tables and chairs for your display area.
  • Food will be available for purchase (Fat Cat Catering).
  • Root Beer and Orange Creamsicle floats will be on sale as part of a club fundraiser.
  • Restrooms available,
  • If you plan to display something, please arrive @ 2 PM for setup.
- Site Pages, Volunteering

Volunteering (Page)

SFARC supports various non-profit organizations and events with radio support. If your organization has a need for radio support, or you’d like to volunteer to help with radio support at one of the events listed below, use the form below and contact us.

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DATES

Western States 100 Training Runs

May 24-26, 2025

Western States 100

June 28-29, 2025

Western States Tevis Cup 100

July 12, 2025

CONTACT OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR


- Site Pages, Saved

Classes/Training Extra Class ’23 (Page)

ONLY TWO MORE SPOTS LEFT!

FOR THE UPCOMING EXTRA CLASS

Hurry and save your spot!!

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

Ready to enroll in the next Extra class?
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Contact Advancement Team

If you’d like more information about our upcoming class or would like to be added to our interest list, please let us know by using the form below.

- Site Pages, JOTA

Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) (Page)

JOTA (Jamboree On The Air) 2025

JOTA is held the 3rd weekend of October each year.

Mark your calendars for
Saturday, October 18th, 2025.

More information will be posted as we finalize our plans. If you have any questions, please use the form below.  We will get right back to you!


- Site Pages, Hams In The Hills

Hams In The Hills (Page)

Do you like amateur radio and taking your vehicle off-road?  You’ve come to the right place. Hams In The Hills is a group of like-minded amateur radio operators who enjoy taking their 4×4 vehicles offroad to explore the open outdoors.

If you’re interested in learning more about one of their future adventures, use the form below to contact the trail masters or you can check out the group on Facebook.

- Site Pages, Classes

Course / Training (Page) (Default)

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 1, 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

- Site Pages, VE

VE Exams (Page)

Logo for W5YI VE TeamThe Sierra Foothills Volunteer Exam Team offers in-person monthly testing Amateur Radio exam sessions at the Auburn California Confluence Church (previously named Crossroads Church) campus and also during the annual summer ARRL Field Day.

View the exam calendar and pre-register now:  https://hamstudy.org/sessions/SFARC

 

Bring these items to the exam:

Clip Art of Antenna TowerExams are administered on tablets provided by the SFARC VE Team, which includes a calculator app. Exam results are immediately uploaded and typically updated in the FCC database within one or two business days!

Upon successful completion of an exam you may continue to test for the next license level. Please only continue if you have studied and are prepared to pass. There are no additional fees to upgrade to the next level in the same session. Let the team  know during check-in if you plan to take exams for multiple elements.

Student Scholarship

Clip Art of Graduation CapThe Daniel Fogard W6PRL Scholarship is available for students currently enrolled in Elementary, Middle, High School, and 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 awarded the current cost of the exam and a study guide for the next level.

If you have any questions, need to reschedule or an accommodation, please contact the SFARC VE Team Coordinator using the form below.