MEET OUR REPEATERS

The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (SFARC) owns and operates three repeater systems in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of the Sacramento Valley. To learn more about what modes and services are available on each machine, click below. If you are experiencing an issue or would like to report a technical issue with one of our repeaters, please use the CONTACT US button.

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Support (Page)

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Please tell us the reason you're reaching out. *In most cases, the value below will already be populated. Please select all that apply.

You’ve taken the first step in joining one of the most active ham clubs in Northern California. Please take a moment to fill out the form below. Once complete, hit the SUBMIT/SEND at the bottom.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR GROUPS.IO ACCOUNT?

Apply

Thank you for your interest in the Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (SFARC) Scholarship Program. Our scholarships offer financial assistance to high school seniors to support their pursuit of higher education. Please take a moment to fill out the application below. Once complete, hit the SUBMIT/SEND at the bottom of the application.

Club Reimbursement

Before filling out this form, make sure you have clear photos of the receipts, as you’ll need to attach them to the form. When complete, click the “SUBMIT/SEND” button below. Once approved by the SFARC president, you’ll receive an email from the treasurer to confirm.

We’re sorry to see you go.

Please provide us with your name and email address and we’ll confirm your removal by email.

CONTACT THE CLUB

We'd love to connect with you. Fill out the form below and we'll back in touch ASAP.

HAVE A QUESTION OR NEED TO REPORT A REPEATER ISSUE?

CONTACT THE 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.

CHECK OUT SFARC ON THE FIVE MAJORS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Do you have something you’d like to promote on the SFARC website, social media, or the club’s Monthly Newsletter? Send us the information below about your event, and we’ll be in touch.

** Submissions are for sponsored club events and to help neighboring clubs promote their events. **

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ADD THE SFARC CLUB CALENDAR

CONTACT THE VE TEAM

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

WE NEED YOUR HELP AT HAMFEST 2026!

Send us your information and area of interest, and we’ll be in touch.

GOT QUESTIONS AND NEED AN ELMER?

WANT TO BECOME AN ELMER?

Have a question about a Fox Hunt or are you Ready to sign up to be a “fox tender”, send us a message below.

Got a question about SFARC’s Field Day?

Volunteer Support

CONTACT OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Name *

Phone Number *

Are You Currently Licensed? *YESNO

Email Address *An email confirmation will be sent.

Confirm Email Address *Please confirm that your email is correct.

Do You Have A HamClubOnline (HCOL) Account?YESNO

What Class Are You Inquiring About?EXTRA License Class (Winter)TECHNICIAN License Class (Spring)GENERAL License Class (Fall)TECHNICIAN License Class (Fall)

Elmer / Mentor (Please Select)I Need An ElmerI'd Like To Become An Elmer

VE / Ham Exam (Please Select)Take A TestBecome A VE

Fox Hunt (Please Select)Question About An Upcoming Fox HuntBecoming A Fox Tender

Web Follow-UpI Have A QuestionPhoto Gallery FeedbackWebsite Access = Members Only File LibraryWebsite Access = Weekly Net Control Access

Event NameIf you are just submitting an article for the newsletter, SKIP.

All Day?YESNO

Start Date

Start Time

Hours

Minutes

AM/PM

End Date

End Time

Hours

Minutes

AM/PM

Question / Message / Comment / Event Description (Optional)

Are you a past or present SFARC member? (Current SFARC members do NOT need to enroll in this list)PAST MEMBERPRESENT MEMBERJUST A FRIEND

The Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club takes CCPA and your security seriously and does not sell or share your personal information (ie: name, call sign, or email) with anyone. Your information is used for the sole purpose of communicating club activities and events.

Street Address

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal Code

What college, trade school, or other institution have you been accepted to:

Additional schools you've applied to:

Your intended major, career, and/or profession:

Do you have a family member who is a member of SFARC?YESNO

List any family members by name and/or call sign:

List any significant high school activities you took part in while in High School:Examples: Projects, Activities, Club Organizations, Leadership Roles, Awards, Honors, etc...

List any significant community activities (or internships) you've participated in while in High School:

What person(s) influenced you the most during High School?

Explain how/why you've selected your chosen vocation:

Provide any additional information about yourself to assist the Scholarship Committee with its decision:

Your Message:

Attachment (Optional)

No file chosen

Reimbursement MethodPlease select the method in which you'd like SFARC to provide your reimbursement.Paper check sent by mailDirectly using Zelle

Make check payable to the name entered on this form?If you'd like to enter a different name, click NO.YESNO

Make Reimbursement Payable To

Zelle IDThis is usually your email address or phone number. Please check with your financial institution to confirm.

You can enter up to (10) expenses with each submission.

DateExpense #1

$ AmountExpense #1

DescriptionExpense #1

DateExpense #2

$ AmountExpense #2

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Total

Your total reimbursement expenses are listed here: ${calculation-1}

Please attach your receipt photo(s) below. Please note that you will not be able to submit this form until your receipt(s) are fully uploaded.

Upload ReceiptsPDF's and Photos Accepted

Notes / Comments / Special Instructions (Optional)

Digital SignatureBy checking this box, I agree and understand that by signing the Electronic Signature Acknowledgment and Consent Form, that all electronic signatures are the legal equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature and I consent to be legally bound to this agreement.I ACCEPT

To submit this request, press the SUBMIT/SEND button below. You will receive a confirmation window and an email if your reimbursement has been sent.

AI Based Design?YESNO

Upload Your Design(s)

Notes About Your Design:

I attended as a...Please make a selectionSellerBuyerVolunteer

What Worked Well?

What Didn't Work Well?

If you were the event chair for next year, what would you do differently?

Any Other Feedback OR Comments You Have About The Event:

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Newsletter Submission (Page)

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We’re always looking for guest authors and articles for the Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club Newsletter.

If you have an idea or would like to send us something to include, fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

Please tell us the reason you're reaching out. *In most cases, the value below will already be populated. Please select all that apply.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR GROUPS.IO ACCOUNT?

Apply

Club Reimbursement

We’re sorry to see you go.

Please provide us with your name and email address and we’ll confirm your removal by email.

CONTACT THE CLUB

We'd love to connect with you. Fill out the form below and we'll back in touch ASAP.

HAVE A QUESTION OR NEED TO REPORT A REPEATER ISSUE?

CONTACT THE 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.

CHECK OUT SFARC ON THE FIVE MAJORS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Do you have something you’d like to promote on the SFARC website, social media, or the club’s Monthly Newsletter? Send us the information below about your event, and we’ll be in touch.

** Submissions are for sponsored club events and to help neighboring clubs promote their events. **

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ADD THE SFARC CLUB CALENDAR

CONTACT THE VE TEAM

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

WE NEED YOUR HELP AT HAMFEST 2026!

Send us your information and area of interest, and we’ll be in touch.

GOT QUESTIONS AND NEED AN ELMER?

WANT TO BECOME AN ELMER?

Have a question about a Fox Hunt or are you Ready to sign up to be a “fox tender”, send us a message below.

Got a question about SFARC’s Field Day?

Volunteer Support

CONTACT OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Name *

Phone Number *

Are You Currently Licensed? *YESNO

Email Address *An email confirmation will be sent.

Confirm Email Address *Please confirm that your email is correct.

Do You Have A HamClubOnline (HCOL) Account?YESNO

What Class Are You Inquiring About?EXTRA License Class (Winter)TECHNICIAN License Class (Spring)GENERAL License Class (Fall)TECHNICIAN License Class (Fall)

Elmer / Mentor (Please Select)I Need An ElmerI'd Like To Become An Elmer

VE / Ham Exam (Please Select)Take A TestBecome A VE

Fox Hunt (Please Select)Question About An Upcoming Fox HuntBecoming A Fox Tender

Web Follow-UpI Have A QuestionPhoto Gallery FeedbackWebsite Access = Members Only File LibraryWebsite Access = Weekly Net Control Access

Event NameIf you are just submitting an article for the newsletter, SKIP.

All Day?YESNO

Start Date

Start Time

Hours

Minutes

AM/PM

End Date

End Time

Hours

Minutes

AM/PM

Question / Message / Comment / Event Description (Optional)

Are you a past or present SFARC member? (Current SFARC members do NOT need to enroll in this list)PAST MEMBERPRESENT MEMBERJUST A FRIEND

Street Address

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal Code

What college, trade school, or other institution have you been accepted to:

Additional schools you've applied to:

Your intended major, career, and/or profession:

Do you have a family member who is a member of SFARC?YESNO

List any family members by name and/or call sign:

List any significant high school activities you took part in while in High School:Examples: Projects, Activities, Club Organizations, Leadership Roles, Awards, Honors, etc...

List any significant community activities (or internships) you've participated in while in High School:

What person(s) influenced you the most during High School?

Explain how/why you've selected your chosen vocation:

Provide any additional information about yourself to assist the Scholarship Committee with its decision:

Your Message:

Attachment (Optional)

No file chosen

Reimbursement MethodPlease select the method in which you'd like SFARC to provide your reimbursement.Paper check sent by mailDirectly using Zelle

Make check payable to the name entered on this form?If you'd like to enter a different name, click NO.YESNO

Make Reimbursement Payable To

Zelle IDThis is usually your email address or phone number. Please check with your financial institution to confirm.

You can enter up to (10) expenses with each submission.

DateExpense #1

$ AmountExpense #1

DescriptionExpense #1

DateExpense #2

$ AmountExpense #2

DescriptionExpense #2

DateExpense #3

$ AmountExpense #3

DescriptionExpense #3

DateExpense #4

$ AmountExpense #4

DescriptionExpense #4

DateExpense #5

$ AmountExpense #5

DescriptionExpense #5

DateExpense #6

$ AmountExpense #6

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DateExpense #7

$ AmountExpense #7

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DateExpense #8

$ AmountExpense #8

DescriptionExpense #8

DateExpense #9

$ AmountExpense #9

DescriptionExpense #9

DateExpense #10

$ AmountExpense #10

DescriptionExpense #10

Total

Your total reimbursement expenses are listed here: ${calculation-1}

Please attach your receipt photo(s) below. Please note that you will not be able to submit this form until your receipt(s) are fully uploaded.

Upload ReceiptsPDF's and Photos Accepted

Notes / Comments / Special Instructions (Optional)

To submit this request, press the SUBMIT/SEND button below. You will receive a confirmation window and an email if your reimbursement has been sent.

AI Based Design?YESNO

Upload Your Design(s)

Notes About Your Design:

I attended as a...Please make a selectionSellerBuyerVolunteer

What Worked Well?

What Didn't Work Well?

If you were the event chair for next year, what would you do differently?

Any Other Feedback OR Comments You Have About The Event:

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Help Videos (Page)

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APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

CHANGE MY EMAIL ADDRESS ON HCOL

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Renew My Membership (Page)

August 31, 2026 Smitty (WB1G)

TIME TO RENEW?

HCOL is an easy and powerful online tool with many features, including online club management, membership renewal, access to the club roster, and much more. If you’re familiar with HamClub Online, click the HCOL logo above. If you’re having trouble with your renewal, please take a moment to watch this 2-minute tutorial.

If you’re still having trouble and need assistance, please use the HELP button to contact us or CLICK HERE and a club officer will be in contact with you ASAP.

HCOL is operated by a third party. If you have technical issues with the platform itself such as being unable to log in, update your profile, have a feature suggestion, or you receive an error message, please contact HCOL support HERE.

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Apply To Join SFARC (Page)

August 31, 2026 Smitty (WB1G)

SFARC USES HAM CLUB ONLINE (HCOL) TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP.

HCOL is an easy and powerful online tool with many features including online club management, membership renewal, access to the club roster, and much more. If you’re familiar with HamClub Online, click the HCOL logo above.

If you’re unfamiliar with the HCOL platform or new to SFARC, we recommend you watch the brief tutorial video below. The tutorial assumes you are interested in joining the Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club but do NOT have an account with HamClubOnline. If you already have an account with HamClubOnline, please skip ahead in the video to 2:30. Multiple accounts are prohibited on the Ham Club Online system. Before starting the process, please record the SFARC club code -> h5a68koqgn2bw
^^ You will need that code to apply for membership.^^

If you’re having trouble and need assistance, please use the NEED HELP button to contact us or CLICK HERE and a club officer will be in contact with you ASAP.

HCOL is operated by a third party. If you have technical issues with the platform, contact HCOL support HERE.

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Newly Licensed Hams (Page)

August 31, 2026 Smitty (WB1G)

SO YOU’RE A NEWLY LICENSED HAM

We’re thrilled you’re interested in SFARC! There is no better way to determine whether an amateur radio club is the right fit than to test-drive one 🙂

To get started, you’ll first need to create a HamClubOnline (HCOL) account. If you’re unfamiliar with the HCOL platform, we recommend you watch the brief easy-to-follow tutorial video below. The tutorial assumes you’re interested in joining the Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club but don’t have an account with HCOL. If you already have an account, please skip ahead in the video to 2:30 as multiple accounts are prohibited on the HCOL system. When you’re ready to create your account, CLICK HERE. Once you’ve created your HCOL account, come back. 🙂 And remember, if you need help, CLICK HERE.

Before starting the process, please record the SFARC club code -> h5a68koqgn2bw
^^ You will need that code to apply for membership.^^

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Membership (Page)

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Active Member Count: 366

IF YOU’RE A NEWLY LICENSED HAM, YOUR SFARC MEMBERSHIP IS FREE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR!!!


Newly Licensed Hams ;
Apply To Become A New Member ;
Renew My Membership ;
Help Video ;

If you have questions for SFARC about your current or pending membership, use the contact us button or CLICK HERE.

If you’re already familiar with HamClub Online, click their logo above or CLICK HERE TO LOGIN.

HCOL is operated by a third party. If you have technical issues with the platform, contact HCOL support HERE.

MEET OUR REPEATERS

NEED HELP WITH YOUR GROUPS.IO ACCOUNT?

Apply

Club Reimbursement

We’re sorry to see you go.

CONTACT THE CLUB

HAVE A QUESTION OR NEED TO REPORT A REPEATER ISSUE?

CONTACT THE ADVANCEMENT TEAM

CHECK OUT SFARC ON THE FIVE MAJORS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ADD THE SFARC CLUB CALENDAR

CONTACT THE VE TEAM

WE NEED YOUR HELP AT HAMFEST 2026!

GOT QUESTIONS AND NEED AN ELMER?

WANT TO BECOME AN ELMER?

Have a question about a Fox Hunt or are you Ready to sign up to be a “fox tender”, send us a message below.

Got a question about SFARC’s Field Day?

Volunteer Support

CONTACT OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

We’re always looking for guest authors and articles for the Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club Newsletter.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR GROUPS.IO ACCOUNT?

Apply

Club Reimbursement

We’re sorry to see you go.

CONTACT THE CLUB

HAVE A QUESTION OR NEED TO REPORT A REPEATER ISSUE?

CONTACT THE ADVANCEMENT TEAM

CHECK OUT SFARC ON THE FIVE MAJORS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ADD THE SFARC CLUB CALENDAR

CONTACT THE VE TEAM

WE NEED YOUR HELP AT HAMFEST 2026!

GOT QUESTIONS AND NEED AN ELMER?

WANT TO BECOME AN ELMER?

Have a question about a Fox Hunt or are you Ready to sign up to be a “fox tender”, send us a message below.

Got a question about SFARC’s Field Day?

Volunteer Support

CONTACT OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

THE SFARC NEWSLETTER VAULT

APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

CHANGE MY EMAIL ADDRESS ON HCOL

TIME TO RENEW?

SFARC USES HAM CLUB ONLINE (HCOL) TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP.

SO YOU’RE A NEWLY LICENSED HAM

IF YOU’RE A NEWLY LICENSED HAM, YOUR SFARC MEMBERSHIP IS FREE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR!!!