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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.
NAME | DATES | |
 | Western States 100 Training Runs | May 25-27, 2024 |
| | Western States 100 | June 29-30, 2024 |
 | Western States Tevis Cup 100 | July 20-21, 2024 |
CONTACT OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
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:
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- 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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Want to enroll in either of the upcoming tech classes?
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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.
Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) (Page)
JOTA (Jamboree On The Air) 2024
JOTA is held the 3rd weekend of October each year.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th, 2024.
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!
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.
Classes / 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. We also include two in-person hands-on labs. One lab focuses on a license-appropriate Get On The Air session and a project build.
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.
Our 2024 Class Calendar:
- TECHNICIAN (Spring) | ENROLL
April 23rd, 2024 – May 28th, 2024
Six (6) Weekly Zoom Sessions on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM PT to 9:00 PM PT plus two (2) In-Person Saturday Labs
- GENERAL | ENROLL
August 13th, 2024 – October 1st, 2024
Eight (8) Weekly Zoom Sessions on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM PT to 9:00 PM PT plus two (2) In-Person Saturday Labs - TECHNICIAN (Fall) | ENROLL
October 22nd, 2024 – November 26th, 2024
Six (6) Weekly Zoom Sessions on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM PT to 9:00 PM PT plus two (2) In-Person Saturday Labs
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VE Exams (Page)
The Sierra Foothills Volunteer Exam Team offers in-person monthly testing Amateur Radio exam sessions at the Auburn California 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:
- Photo ID: Current federal, state, military, or passport. If under the age of 18 a valid school ID.
- FRN – FCC Registration Number http://findmyfrn.w6ek.org
Need FRN Help? https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/commission-registration-system-fcc - Credit or Debit Card to authorize a $14 payment for the exam session.
Exams 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
The 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.
Club Breakfast (Page)
Join us on the last Saturday of each month at 7:30 am for our club breakfast with a hidden transmitter Fox Hunt to follow. Great friends, delicious food and awesome conversations!
Mel’s Diner – 1730 Grass Valley Hwy #2885, Auburn, CA 95603
