With Field Day fast approaching we still have some real needs. Calling all hams that want to take part in one of the best Field Day experiences on the west coast!!! A big thanks to all who have already RSVP’ed. Our list of team leads and volunteers is coming together but we still have some gaps.
We have another Field Day planning meeting TONIGHT (May 28th) @ 6PM PT in the club Zoom.
Areas of need:
- Volunteer Status
- Tables / Easy Ups
- Hospitality / Welcome Host to back up Jim (WA8MPA)
- Clean Up Crew for June 6th
LOTS OF EVENTS COMING UP THIS WEEKEND!!!
- FOX HUNT, THIS WEEKEND
- Saturday, May 30th immediately following the monthly club breakfast at Mel’s Diner in Auburn.
- Meet in the parking lot of Mel’s at 9 AM for the Fox Hunt briefing.
- Our Fox Tenders for May will be Joshua (KN6NUF) and family.
- CLUB BREAKFAST
- Mel’s Diner, 7:30 AM PT
- CARMICHAEL HAMSWAP
- Sunday, May 31st @ 7 AM PT
- 5631 Cypress Ave, Carmichael, CA
- Sellers $10 / Buyers FREE
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Are You Attending SFARC Field Day?
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June 2026 Meeting Presentation
For the June meeting we will have the Field Day leadership team of Mark W2MWK and Smitty WB1G give us an overview of the club’s plan for this iconic Ham Radio event. Field Day is an operating event dating back to 1933, with a basis in emergency preparedness. SFARC events are typically social events and FD is truly a social with a component of off-grid and a healthy dose of getting on the air. Our club leans into all aspects of the event, making it something to be enjoyed by all.
The event is held yearly on the last full weekend of June, this year from June 26th through the 28th.
Watts Up This Week
Hey SFARC Members and Friends,
QUICK UPDATE ON MAY NEW MEMBER VOTE
As many our aware, we’ve been working through a technical issue with HamClubOnline. This weekend we restarted the May new member vote. Please take a moment to check your inbox (and SPAM
Membership Vote – URGENT UPDATE
The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK)
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Watts Up This Week
The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK)
(530) 492-0920
Website: www.w6ek.org
Group.io: groupsio.w6ek.org
Social: facebook.w6ek.org | twitter.w6ek.org | linkedIn.w6ek.org | instagram.w6ek.org | youtube.w6ek.org
2026 FIELD DAY T-SHIRTS, NOW AVAILABLE
Watts Up This Week
Hey SFARC Members and Friends,
We’ve got a big weekend ahead. We’ve got our monthly club meeting coming up this Friday (05/08) at the Placer County Health and Human Services conference center (11434 B Ave, Auburn, CA 95603) @ 7:30PM.
If you can’t attend in person, join us at Zoom at w6ek.org. We also have our club board meeting this Thursday (05/07) @ 6PM on Zoom.
THIS WEEKEND, HAVE DONUTS AND COFFEE WITH US! — SATURDAY, MAY 9TH @ 9 AM
SFARC and the Coffee Break Net presents our annual Donuts and Coffee in the Park. Free donuts and coffee will be served at the Auburn Recreation Park picnic pavilion by the Coffee Break Net control operators. Bring a chair and have a fun start to the weekend, hanging out in park with your ham radio friends. Maybe even bring your POTA gear and show off your gear!
A B1G congratulations to Smitty (WB1G) for this years Field Day T-Shirt contest design. T-Shirt sales will begin soon so keep your eyes locked on https://fieldday.w6ek.org and here for more information on how to order.
73,
The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK)
(530) 492-0920
Website: www.w6ek.org
Group.io: groupsio.w6ek.org
Social: facebook.w6ek.org | twitter.w6ek.org | linkedIn.w6ek.org | instagram.w6ek.org | youtube.w6ek.org
Amateur Radio Exams / Two Opportunities 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 1, 2026 @ 7 PM
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