It takes a village and 2025 was no exception. A BIG thank you to the over 50 volunteers that made Hamfest happen. We couldn’t have done it without you.
We’ll be back for 2026 so stay tuned.
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Classes/Training Extra Class ’23 (Page)
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The Sierra Foothills ARC offers all levels of amateur radio license upgrade classes.
Course fees include the latest version of the applicable ARRL license manual shipped to your home and hands-on lab materials. FCC exam fees are not included. All classes are held online via a Zoom classroom. The class also includes two (2) in-person labs held in the Auburn, California, area. The first lab focuses on a license-appropriate Get On The Air (GOTA) HF digital session. In the second lab, we will explore tuned antenna stubs. Labs are not required.
The next class offered by SFARC will be the Amateur Radio Extra License upgrade class. Classes will start January 24th and run 10 weeks. Each class will be held Tuesday evenings from 19:00 – 21:00 PST via Zoom.
Our 2023 Class Schedule:
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- Extra – January 24 – March 28, 2023
- Technician – April 25 – May 30, 2023
- General – August 8 – September 26, 2023
- Technician – October 17 – November 28, 2023
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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.
November 2022 Newsletter
Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) (Page)
JOTA (Jamboree On The Air) 2025
JOTA is held the 3rd weekend of October each year.
Mark your calendars for
Saturday, October 18th, 2025.
More information will be posted as we finalize our plans. If you have any questions, please use the form below. We will get right back to you!
Hams In The Hills (Page)
Do you like amateur radio and taking your vehicle off-road? You’ve come to the right place. Hams In The Hills is a group of like-minded amateur radio operators who enjoy taking their 4×4 vehicles offroad to explore the open outdoors.
If you’re interested in learning more about
one of their future adventures, use the form below to contact the trail masters or you can check out the group on Facebook.
Course / Training (Page) (Default)
The Sierra Foothills ARC offers all levels of Amateur radio license upgrade 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 re-scheduled 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 2025 Class Calendar:
Amateur EXTRA License Class** – 10 Sessions
Amateur EXTRA Class is an upgrade class for those Hams who currently hold a General Class License.
Online sessions Jan. 28, 2025 to April 1, 2025, 7-9 PM
Get-On-The-Air In-person Lab: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Project Build In-person Lab: Saturday, March 15, 2025
** Enroll below using the SFARC Course Selector app below
Amateur TECHNICIAN License Class** – 6 Sessions
Amateur TECHNICIAN Class is the entry-level licensure for those are looking to get a Ham license.
Online sessions April 22, 2025 to May 27, 2025, 7-9 PM
Get-On-The-Air In-person Lab: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Project Build In-person Lab: Saturday, May 24, 2025
** Enroll below using the SFARC Course Selector App
Amateur GENERAL License Class** – 8 Sessions
The General Class is an upgrade class for those Hams who currently hold a Technician license.
Online sessions August 12, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2025, 7-9 PM
Get-On-The -Air In-person Lab: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 (TENTATIVE)
Project Build In-person Lab: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 (TENTAIVE)
** Enroll below using the SFARC Course Selector app below
Amateur TECHNICIAN License Class** – 6 Sessions
Amateur TECHNICIAN Class is the entry level licensure for those are looking to get a Ham License.
Online sessions Oct. 21, 2025 to Nov. 25, 2025, 7-9 PM
Get-On-The -Air In-person Lab: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Project Build In-person Lab: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
** Enroll below using the SFARC Course Selector app below
VE Exams (Page)
The Sierra Foothills Volunteer Exam Team offers in-person monthly testing Amateur Radio exam sessions at the Auburn California Confluence Church campus and also during the annual summer ARRL Field Day.
View the exam calendar and pre-register now: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/SFARC
Bring these items to the exam: Photo ID Current federal, state, military, or passport. If under the age of 18 a valid school ID. FRN – FCC Registration Number Need an FRN? Credit or Debit Card You'll need a credit or debit card to authorize a $14 payment for the exam session.
Exams are administered on tablets provided by the SFARC VE Team, which includes a calculator app. Exam results are immediately uploaded and typically updated in the FCC database within one or two business days!
Upon successful completion of an exam you may continue to test for the next license level. Please only continue if you have studied and are prepared to pass. There are no additional fees to upgrade to the next level in the same session. Let the team know during check-in if you plan to take exams for multiple elements.
Student Scholarship
The Daniel Fogard W6PRL Scholarship is available for students currently enrolled in Elementary, Middle, High School or Undergraduate College programs and are 21 years of age or younger as of the date of the exam. Upon passing an exam, the student will be eligible for an instant $14 refund for the cost of the exam and also awarded the $35 FCC licensing fee.
If you have any questions, need to reschedule or request an accommodation, please contact the SFARC VE Team Coordinator using the form below.
Club Breakfast (Page)
Join us on the last Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. for our club breakfast, followed by a hidden transmitter Fox Hunt. Great friends, delicious food, and awesome conversations!
FOR MOST OF THE YEAR | FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS** |
The Original Mels Diner 1730 Grass Valley Hwy #2885 Auburn, CA 95603 | Wings Grill & Espresso Bar The Auburn Airport 13595 New Airport Road Auburn, CA 95602 |
** Please see the club calendar for the current location |
CLUB SNAPSHOTS
The following is just a snapshot of some of the events at SFARC. We encourage you to visit our photo gallery by CLICKING HERE for more.