THE SIERRA FOOTHILLS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OFFERS
ALL LEVELS OF RADIO LICENSE 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 rescheduled 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 2026 Class Calendar:
EXTRA License Class (WINTER) | The Extra Class is an upgrade class for those Hams who currently hold a General license. |
Online Sessions (10): | January 27, 2026 to March 31, 2026, 7-9 PM |
Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab: | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
Project build In-Person Lab: | Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
TECHNICIAN License Class (SPRING) | The Technician Class is the entry-level course for those who are looking to get a Ham License. |
Online Sessions (6): | April 21, 2026 to May 26, 2026, 7-9 PM |
Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab: | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
Project build In-Person Lab: | Saturday. May 23, 2026 |
GENERAL License Class (FALL) | The General Class is an upgrade class for those Hams who currently hold a Technician license. |
Online Sessions (8): | August 11, 2026 to September 29, 2026, 7-9 PM |
Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab: | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
Project build In-Person Lab: | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
TECHNICIAN License Class (FALL) | The Technician Class is the entry-level course for those who are looking to get a Ham License. |
Online Sessions (6): | Octpber 27, 2026 to December 1, 2026, 7-9 PM |
Get-On-The-Air In-Person Lab: | Saturday, Nov. 11, 2026 |
Project build In-Person Lab: | Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 |