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Hey Members and Friends,

Last push for Field Day RSVP’s… With the deadline coming up THIS THURSDAY, June 18th, we need to know, ARE YOU COMING? 🙂
We plan to do the remaining shopping for food and water this weekend so if you’ve been dragging your feet, get on it! CLICK HERE TO RSVP HERE!

LAST FIELD DAY PLANNING MEETING – THIS THURSDAY, JUNE 18th @ 6PM ON ZOOM
If you have a part in the success of Field Day, we need you to attend.

  • Station Owners
  • Food Planners
  • Team Leads

This is the last push.

HAMCLUBONLINE (HCOL) NEW MEMBER VOTE
An apology for the mishap with the first ballot that went out this weekend from HCOL for the new member vote.
You should have received a new ballot this morning (June 15th).

SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH CLUB BREAKFAST AND FOX HUNT

  • There will still be a club breakfast at Mel’s regardless of Field Day.
  • There will NOT be a Fox Hunt.

Click Here To RSVP

73,
The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK)
(530) 492-0920

Website: www.w6ek.org
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HamClubOnline | New Member Ballot Trouble

Club Members,

We’re aware of issues with the ballet that was sent out by HamClubOnline.
The current vote will expire at midnight, please look for a new email and ballot from HCOL in the morning.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

73,
The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (W6EK)
(530) 492-0920

Website: www.w6ek.org
Group.io: groupsio.w6ek.org

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Field Day T-Shirts

Hey SFARC Members & Friends,

With Field Day just around the corner and work travel filling up my schedule next week, this PIO has a full plate! 🙂 The club meeting this week will be dedicated mostly to Field Day so come with any and all questions you might have. In the meantime, there are some important dates you’ll want to keep on your radar. We’ve included some Field Day F.A.Q.s to help get you started on your field day journey.

  • Friday (June 12) @ 7:30 PM: Club Meeting (In-Person OR online)
  • Monday (June 15th): Last day to order a Field Day T-Shirt with standard shipping.
  • Thursday (June 18th): Last day to RSVP if you plan to camp and share meals with us at Field Day.
    • Even if YOU think WE already know you’re joining us, please RSVP. That’s the number we’re using for food planning.
  • Friday (June 26) @ 8:30 AM: Field Day Setup Begins

https://fieldday.w6ek.org/

https://fieldday.w6ek.org/

Frequently Asked Field Day Questions:

Q. Where is SFARC doing Field Day for 2026?
A. Georgetown Airport Campground, Georgetown, CA

Q. When does setup begin?
A. Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 8:30 AM

Q. When does Field Day begin?
A. Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 11 AM PT

Q. When is the last day to RSVP?
A. Drop-ins are welcome throughout the entire event. RSVPs are needed if you plan to camp or have meals with us. The deadline for RSVP’ing is June 18, 2026.

Q. Can I setup my own radio?
A. Due to the number of radios in operation, we ask that you NOT setup your own station. There is one exception. 🙂 Operation of a remote station (such as a Flex Radio) is permitted.

Q. Is handicap parking available?
A. We have limited parking spaces available for those with very limited mobility.

Q. Is electricity available for medical equipment?
A. No personal generators are permitted on the west side of the runway (tenting camping area), NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please see CAMP RULES for more information

Q. Can I have a campfire at the facility?
A. Regardless of which side of the runway you set up camp, No Campfires, NO EXCEPTIONS (including propane)!!
Please see CAMP RULES for more information.

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

Fox Hunt Page (Upcoming Fox Hunt), Uncategorized

May/June Fox Hunt News

May Fox Hunt Fun

Fifteen HAMs participated in the SFARC May Fox Hunt. A good turnout.  Special shoutout to Lowell Fletcher W6LDF who drove all the way from Redding CA to join in. Wow!

The Hunt got off to a slow start but thanks to both Brian AI6US and Doug W2VX who jumped in to help Joshua KN6NUF with his first Fox Hunt as the Fox Tender.  Joshua had a great idea for making the Fox mobile; however, we learned that the execution of a mobile Fox is going to take some more thought and planning.  We will build on this idea in the future. Despite the slow start everyone still had a great time.

Congratulations to Chase Galland the grandson of Tom NN6H for being the first to find the Fox.  A good reminder is that Fox Hunts are a great family affair and you do not need to be a licensed HAM to hunt for the Fox.

Here were the May Fox Hunters:

Patrick Leiser AK6JP

Dudley McFadden KO6DRM

Marty Main N6BLO

George McDougall KD6CWU

Matt Elyash KO6IMP

David Honeywell KO6HXC

Jayden Rikkers-Fisher W6EFM

John Fisher KO6COW

Tom Newman NN6H

Chase Galland

Lowell Fletcher W6LDF

Evan Phillips AJ6OR

Brian Gohl AI6US

Doug Chandler W2VX

Joshua Morris KN6NUF

There will not be a Fox Hunt in June due to Field Day 2026 on the last Saturday of the month.  The “Hunt” in June will be on the airwaves at Georgetown Airport seeking contacts.  Please get involved in Field Day if you can. The next SFARC Fox Hunt will be Saturday July 25, and John Fischer KO6COW and his son Jayden Rikkers-Fischer W6EFM will be our Fox Tenders.

Greydon KC6SLE

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Field Day planning continues as we get ready for one of the biggest SFARC events of the year.

FIELD DAY CAMPSITE CLEAN UP
We have an opportunity this weekend (Saturday, 06/06/2026 @ 8AM) for those that might not be able to attend Field Day, but would like to help. If you can help, even for a short time, please visit https://bit.ly/4uhGZu3 and let us know. Many hands make light work, even if you can only dedicate an hour or two.

NEXT PLANNING MEETING, TONIGHT (06/04/2026 @ 6P) ON ZOOM
We’re finishing up some general planning and details and would LOVE your feedback. All our welcome to attend @ https://www.w6ek.org/activities/meetings/jointhemeeting

RSVP TODAY
As we start to buy supplies and food for the event, it’s increasingly important that we know if YOU plan to attend. If you’re attending and you haven’t already, please RSVP today @ https://bit.ly/4eo7Xvf

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

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Field Day Volunteer Opportunity, this Saturday

We are looking for 8-10 volunteers to help with campground cleanup at the Georgetown Airport Campground THIS Saturday, June 6th at 8:00 AM.

We will meet at the airport entrance at 8:00 AM. If the gate to the campground is already open, go ahead and drive up to the campground and meet the group there.

Please dress appropriately:

  • Long pants
  • Long-sleeve shirt
  • Sunscreen
  • Work gloves (recommended)
  • Water

If you have them, please bring your favorite yard tools:

  • Weed eater
  • Lawn mower
  • Rake
  • Other yard maintenance tools

With 8 to 10 volunteers, we should be able to complete the cleanup and be finished before noon.

This is an important part of preparing the site for Field Day, and your help is greatly appreciated. Many hands make the work go quickly.

If you can plan to join us, please reply to this message.

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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

Looking Forward, Meeting Promo

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.

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