SFARC FLASHBACK

SFARC has been in the process of retaining as much history about the club as possible. Thanks to Craig Bledsoe (KL7H) for this look back at one of SFARC’s QSL cards prior to the adoption of the W6EK call sign.

K6CBP, the call sign of founding member W.C. Bauman, became the club’s own in 1962. By January of 1964, the club treasurer was reporting $76.43 in the K6CBP checking account, with Jim Carman named as the trustee.

This is a small slice of what we’ve captured as part of our ongoing history project.
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Amateur Radio Exams / VE Testing: November 2, 2026

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: November 2, 2026 @ 7 PM

Woo hoo – Hamtrak is back!

If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Announcing Hamtrak III – Back On Track.

“Hamtrak” is a biennial (every two years) optional trip for members to ride Amtrak’s California Zephyr together. It’s a beautiful, scenic five-hour journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, ending in Reno. If we’re lucky, we might even get snowed in.

This is not an “official” function of the Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club. It’s just a bunch of guys and gals from the club who have decided to do this trip again, and we are inviting YOU to come along.

SAVE THE DATE!

Departing: February 24, 2027 @ 10:41 AM
Returning: February 25, 2027 @ 9:32 AM

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