Past Presidents (Page)
SFARC PAST PRESIDENTS
THE LEADERS THAT MADE SFARC WHAT IT IS TODAY
Mark Koehler (W2MWK) | 2026 - PRESENT |
Aaron Bond (W1ATB) | 2024, 2025 |
Jeff Morgan (KM6RGO) | 2022, 2023 |
Brian Gohl (AI6US) | 2020, 2021 |
Orion Endres (AI6JB) | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Tyghe Richardson (KD6MLH / W6TJR) | 2014, 2015 |
Bob Brodovsky (K6UDA) | 2012, 2013 |
Al Martin (NI2U) | 2010, 2011 |
Norm Medland (W6AFR) | 2009 |
Don Hay (WB6LPJ) | 2007, 2008 |
Casey McPartland (W7IB) | 2005, 2006 |
Rob Carpenter (WW6G) | 2004 |
Richard Kuepper (WA6RWS) | 2002, 2003 |
Matt Diridoni (KC6RUO) | 2001 |
Wayne Mikel (KE6DJE) | 1999, 2000 |
Gary Cunningham (KQ6RT) | 1998 |
Greg Huttula (KC6LOE) | 1997 |
Bob Boeckman (WA6ULL) | 1996 |
Martha Vance (KA6WUW) | 1995 |
Roger Hedgpeth (N7EUQ / N7TK) | 1994 |
Janet Huttula (KC6LIX) | 1993 |
Dennis Bartoldo (N6PMI) | 1992 |
Mark Forbes (KC9C) | 1991 |
Dennis Bartoldo (N6PMI) | 1989, 1990 |
Jettie Hill (W6RFF) | 1987, 1988 |
Eric Peterson (W6PZJ) | 1986 |
Jim Standley (KA6GZI) | 1985 |
Theron "Woody" Woods (W6ANX) | 1984 |
Mary Ann Simmons (K6HJA / KI6TE) | 1983 |
Jim Matessino (KA6ESF) | 1981, 1982 |
Doug Horton (WB6HEV) | 1980 |
Craig Bledsoe (K4TXK) | 1979 |
Carroll Evans (WB6DTI) | 1978 |
Jim Carman (K6ARR) | 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |
The Lost Years | June 1967 - July 1972 |
Joe Merryman (WB6KUT) | 1966, 1967 |
Seiichi "Sage" Otow (K6ZWZ) | 1965 |
Clay Goodpastor (WA6UHV) | 1964 |
Frank Carman (K6TFD) | 1963 |
Dick Lund (WA6HYO) | 1962 |
Lindell Hunter (K6IEH) | 1961 |
Jim Carman (K6ARR) | 1960 |
Theron "Woody" Woods (W6ANX) | 1958, 1959 |
Privacy Policy (Page)
SFARC PRIVACY POLICY
UPLOADING PHOTOS TO SFARC
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. By default, the Sierra Foothills Amateure Radio Club (SFARC) webmasters strip photo metadata before images are published.
DOES SFARC SHARE OR STORE ANY DATA?
The SFARC website only passes an SKU to PayPal or Square when an item is purchased from the storefront. No other data is shared.- SFARC stores all messages sent through the website.
- If you have a login and password for the site, we set several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
DOES SFARC STORE MY CREDIT CARD DATA?
No, SFARC uses reputable payment processors to conduct transactions. A payment processor is a vendor businesses use to manage the logistics of accepting card payments. It shuttles card data from wherever customers tap, swipe or enter their card details to the payment networks — such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover — and banks involved in the transaction.
SFARC TAKES YOUR SECURITY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION SERIOUSLY
In accordance with CCPA, and other privacy laws, the Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club (SFARC) would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the use cookies on certain pages of this site.
1. INTRODUCTION
Our website, https://www.w6ek.org (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website.
We do not sell or share personal information to third parties for monetary consideration; however, we may disclose certain personal information to third parties under circumstances that might be deemed a “sale” or ”Sharing” for residents of California (DNSMPI and CPRA). We respect and understand that you may want to be sure that your personal information is not being sold or shared. You may request that we exclude your personal information from such arrangements, or direct us to limit the use and disclosure of possible sensitive personal information, by entering your name and email address below. You may need to provide additional identifying information before we can process your request. We accomplish this by the use of online forms. If you do not wish to use our contact forms, you are welcome to write the club directly at:
Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club
P.O. Box 6421
Auburn, CA 95604
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Fall Campout (Page)
DATE: September 16th – 19th, 2027
WHERE: Stampede Reservoir, Logger Campground (Double Bit Loop)
Each year, SFARC members gather for a fun-filled weekend in the Sierra Nevada mountains. For 2027, we’re back at Stampede Reservoir’s Logger Campground with a new basecamp location at sites 243/238. All members and guests are welcome to attend for the entire weekend or for a day trip.
The weekend includes fox hunts, movie nights, great food, games, and if you look hard enough, you’ll likely find someone with a radio doing POTA activities. This is a family-friendly event for all ages, so bring your family, kids, and/or grandkids.
We’ve prepared a list of frequently asked questions, which can be found in the navigation menu below. We recommend that all attendees review and familiarize themselves with the FAQs.
This is a BYO campsite event. Please click “Reserve a Campsite” below to be redirected to Recreation.gov to reserve your site.
Part of what makes the campout great is that it stays loose and unplanned. Still, make sure to check out the general rhythm of things below.
2027 EVENT SCHEDULE
- Thursday Afternoon: Early Arrivers and basecamp is set up
- Thursday Evening: BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner)
- Friday 8 AM: Hosted Breakfast
- Friday 10 AM: Fox Hunt
- Friday (Noon): BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch)
- Friday 5 PM: Hosted Dinner
- Friday Sunset: Movie Night, Apollo 13
- Friday 8 PM: Group Campfire and S’mores (courtesy of Lisa and Greydon)
- Saturday 8 AM: Hosted Breakfast
- Saturday 10 AM: Fox Hunt
- Saturday 5 PM: Potluck Dinner
- Saturday Sunset: Movie Night, Project Hail Mary
- Saturday 8 PM: Group Campfire and S’mores (courtesy of Lisa and Greydon)
- Sunday 8 AM: BYOB (Bring Your Own Breakfast)
- Sunday 9 AM: Basecamp Teardown
- Sunday 11 AM: Check-out
It’s organic to times will vary a bit but that’s typically how it goes.
SFARC Event Calendar (Page)
Activities (Page)
CHECK OUT SOME OF THE FUN WE HAVE AT SFARC
SFARC MONTHLY BREAKFAST
Join us for our monthly breakfast on the last Saturday of each month at 8:00 AM. We usually meet at Awful Annie’s, 13460 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Our location changes in the summer months, so please check the club calendar before you head out.
Would you like more information about our monthly breakfast? CLICK HERE.
** Please see the club calendar for the current location
RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING aka. “FOX HUNTING”
Every month, after the club breakfast, we go on the hunt to find “the fox”.
Don’t have a ham license? NO PROBLEM, no license is needed to participate.
Don’t have any fox hunting gear? NO PROBLEM. We have units you can borrow or team up with an experienced Elmer to find the hidden “fox” transmitter.
Want more information about our Fox Hunts, CLICK HERE.
ANNUAL LOOMIS HAMFEST
The SFARC Loomis Hamfest is like no other! It’s the first opportunity of the year to sell your old ham radio gear or to find the best-used gear from motivated sellers. Sellers can purchase spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. Spaces range in size from a standard parking stall to 8′ x 8′. Want more information about our Hamfest, CLICK HERE.
SUMMER FIELD DAY
Field Day has been an annual event since 1933 and remains the most popular event in ham radio. SFARC bands together each year on the last full weekend in June to practice the deployment and operation of radio communications equipment and earn points. It’s a weekend of communicating, cooking outdoors, camping, and collaborating together. Check out the SFARC Field Day Resource Center for the latest, CLICK HERE.
SFARC FALL CAMPOUT
Every fall, SFARC heads into the Sierras for our annual campout. Usually mid-September, more information about this year’s campout can be found HERE. You can expect a fox hunt, movie night, some amazing meals, stories around the campfire, many laughs and maybe “play some radio”. We hope you’ll join us.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
SFARC supports various non-profit organizations and
events with radio support. If your organization has a need for radio support for the safety and convenience of staff and participants. If you have an event that needs radio support, CLICK HERE.
JAMBOREE ON THE AIR (JOTA)
Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community.
GETTING LICENSED / UPGRADING
There’s nothing like making your first contact or getting on HF for the first time. Now is the time! SFARC has classes at all levels. Our classes are NOT a ham-cram! We focus on passing the test, but also teach the principles so you will understand the answers. Courses include six (6) 2-hour online Zoom sessions plus 2 in-person labs. All our welcome and you don’t have to be local to participate. But don’t delay, they fill up fast — ACTIVITIES > CLASSES/TRAINING. Ready to get your Technician license OR upgrade, visit our VE Exams page ACTIVITIES > VE EXAMS to get more information.
CLUB MEETINGS
A club meeting is a great place to interact with us, meet friends or make new ones, learn about other activities, and ask questions 1-on-1.
Please join us at a club meeting or on one of the radio nets to learn more about an exciting new world in amateur radio. Learn why we are known as the “friendly club” in the foothills. All are welcome and you don’t need to be a member to attend. Bring food for the greater Auburn area food pantry, get an extra prize ticket, and win some cool stuff!
Volunteer (Page)
VOLUNTEER WITH US
SFARC supports various non-profit organizations and events with radio support. If your organization needs radio support, or you’d like to volunteer to help with radio support at one of the events listed below, click the CONTACT US button and get in touch with us.
NAME | DATES | |
 | Western States 100 Training Runs | May 2026 (TBD) |
| Western States 100 | June 27-28, 2026 |
 | Western States Tevis Cup 100 70th Anniversary Tevis Cup Ride | August 1, 2026 |
Scholarships (Page)
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.
The selection process consists of the following:
1. First consideration of scholarship awards will be given to relatives of SFARC members (i.e., children, grandchildren, etc).
2. Scholarships will be for high school seniors continuing their education.
3. Preference for those enrolled in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program.
4. Scholarship applications shall be submitted to the Scholarship Committee only on a form provided by SFARC. The written application must be submitted by the date and time specified. No late applications will be accepted. The application received must be signed by the student writing to be considered for the scholarship.
5. All applications will be considered by the SFARC Scholarship Committee for completeness, consistency with SFARC policy, and fund availability, and evaluated for further consideration.
6. Those applications approved by the SFARC Scholarship Committee for further consideration will be invited for an in-person or online oral interview by the committee members. Successful candidates will be notified by email of the date, time, and place for the interview.
7. At the conclusion of the interviews, the SFARC Scholarship Committee will evaluate the candidates. Those applications recommended for funding shall be forwarded to the SFARC Board of Directors for action.
8. The SFARC Board of Directors shall receive the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee and take action to award as recommended, award with modifications, or deny the award. The SFARC Secretary shall notify the applicant of the action and process to receive the funds at the appropriate time.
9. The award recipient will give a brief presentation to the Club on their education experience and goals.
10. Payment made on receipt of enrollment.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED AT THIS TIME
Reimbursement (Page)
SUBMIT A 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” button below. Once approved by the SFARC president, you’ll receive an email from the treasurer to confirm.
Links (Page)
Quick and helpful links to various SFARC resources and pages
Direct Access to the SFARC Classroom | |
Direct Access to the Fall Campout Resource Center | |
Direct Access to the SFARC Communications Plan | |
Enroll in the "Friends of SFARC" Email List | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Facebook Group | |
Direct Access to the Field Day Resource Center | |
Direct Link to SFARC's File Library | |
Direct Link to the FCC ULS FRN Search | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Fox Hunt RDF Page | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Groups.io instance | |
Direct Access to the HamClubOnline Login | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Hamfest Page | |
Direct Access to the HamClubOnline Login Screen | |
SFARC Membership Help Page & Videos | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Instagram | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Zoom Launchpad | |
Direct Link to SFARC's LinkedIn Group | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Links Page | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Zoom Launchpad | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Membership Page | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Mentoring/Elmer Page | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Fox Hunt RDF Page | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Storefront Page | |
Direct Link to SFARC's VE/Testing Page | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Twitter Feed | |
Direct Link to Upload Files to w6ek.org | |
Direct Link to SFARC's VE/Testing Page | |
Direct Link to SFARC's VE/Testing Page | |
Direct Link to SFARC's Volunteer Page | |
SFARC Web Help Videos | |
Direct Access to SFARC Webmail | |
Direct Link to SFARC's YouTube Channel | |
Direct Access Into the SFARC Main Zoom Room |