NEW FOR THE SUMMER OF 2026!

Dust off your favorite QSL stories and join your fellow operators for an evening of cold brews and good company at:

MOONRAKER BREWING COMPANY
12970 EARHART AVE #100 IN AUBURN
JULY 29TH FROM 6–8 PM

Whether you’re a seasoned Elmer or a fresh Technician still grinning over your first contact, this is your chance to ragchew in person, no antenna required! Great beer, great people, and zero band conditions to worry about. Come for the hops, stay for the hams—we’ll be listening for your call! 73 and see you there!

Grab your cowbells, whistles, air horns, and signs and join us as we celebrate Jeff (KW6U) midway on his epic 4-month trekking adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail. This Sunday afternoon, July 26th, Jeff will reach mile 1,153 of the 2,650-mile journey from the Mexico border to Canada on the trail. Jeff will arrive at the I-80 Donner Summit SNO-Park area exit (near Boreal Ski Resort – map with link below) sometime this Sunday afternoon. The exact time will be emailed and announced on the repeater as soon as we have an approximate arrival time. Carpooling and a comfortable folding chair are recommended.

We’ll be monitoring TAC 01 simplex for talk-in (Channel 04 / 146.430 / SFARC COM PLAN). The goal is to be at the trailhead several hours before Jeff’s arrival.

See you this Sunday afternoon on the summit!

MAP LINK: https://map.w6ek.org/

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: August 3, 2026 @ 7 PM