The  Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club, allow s Placer County ARES to use their Repeater for weekly Sunday night nets. Several of the Placer County ARES® members are members of the Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club.  If you are interested in join the SFARC go to their website at: www.w6ek.org.

The SFARC is a very active club. The hold VE session and Upgrade class. The club even has a four wheel drive unit.  Every March the club hosts the Loomis Hamfest at the Loomis Train Station Downtown.

SFARC Board Meeting - Second Thursday, 6:00 PM on Zoom

The SFARC Board of Directors conducts Board meetings on the second Thursday of each month. The Board welcomes members and guests who wish to observe or bring business before the board. 

SFARC Club Net - Every Thursday, 7:30 PM  on the W6EK Repeater 145.430 -0.600 MHz Pl tone 162.2

SFARC Club Meeting - Second Friday , 7:30 PM at the Cross Road Church,  1101 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn, CA 95603 

Meeting are also on Zoom Meeting so you can enjoy participating from almost anywhere.

Club Website: www.w6ek.org

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sfarcw6ek/

The Western Placer Amateur Radio Club 

Ham License Testing - First Tuesdays, 6:00 PM, Round Table Pizza

WPARC offers ham radio license testing on the first Tuesday of each month. Arrive at Round Table Pizza Clubhouse in Roseville ready to test between 6:00 and 6:30 PM. Our friendly volunteer examiners will greet you and proctor your exam. If you have any questions about the exam session then you may contact Lou by email.

WPARC Board Meeting - First Tuesdays, 7:00 PM on Zoom

The WPARC Board of Directors conducts Board meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. The Board welcomes members and guests who wish to observe or bring business before the board. Click for Zoom Meeting information.

Second Saturday Breakfast - Second Saturdays, Waffle Farm in Lincoln, 8:00 AM

WPARC meets for breakfast at the Waffle Farm, 815 Twelve Bridges Dr, Lincoln at cross-street Fieldstone Dr. Click for Google Maps location and directions. This is an informal meeting to meet fellow or future members, share a project, share a question, and enjoy some waffles! Come dine with us.

WPARC Members Meeting - Third Tuesdays, 7:00 PM

WPARC holds Member Meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at the Round Table Pizza Clubhouse in Roseville. Enjoy some pizza, salad, and a beer or soda while you enjoy meeting new and old friends. Meetings are also held on Zoom Meetings so you can participate from almost anywhere.

The WPARC is an active club. They hold VE sessions. They host the Lincoln HamFest every September at McBean Park in Lincoln, CA.

Website: https://www.wparc.us/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/WPARC/

The Lincoln Hills Amateur Radio Group is a group of amateur radio enthusiasts who operate the W6LHR repeater for Lincoln Hills residents with an amateur radio license. The Group meets at the South Tower on the corner of East Joiner and Del Webb Blvd at 6:30 PM and conducts a network at 7 PM every Monday evening on the W6LHR Repeater at 147.030 MHz. 

Website: https://lharg.us/

General Meetings 2nd Monday Of Each Month, 7:00 p.m.  We welcome guests. Doors open at 6:30pm

​Salvation Army building behind the church at 10725 Alta St. Grass Valley.

W6DD                         147.285 + offset PL 151.4 or 136.5

NCARC repeaters -     147.015 + offset PL 151.4 

                                   441.250 PL 77.0

​                                   146.640 PL 131.8   Truckee east side 

                                   145.310 PL 151.4   Auburn area

Website: http://www.ncarc.org/home.html

Who We Are

Our Members come from All Walks of Life, Creating a Diverse and Knowledgeable Ham Radio Community:

• Amateur radio operators with Extra, General, and Technician licenses

• Hams with professions in Radio Communications, Computer Science, Construction, Health Care, Emergency Services, and more

• Experienced mentors from Ham Radio Outlet  and ARRL Volunteer Examiners

• A mix of Retirees, Working Professionals, and College Students

All we’re missing is you!

What We Offer

Supportive Community

We believe in helping each other learn. Whether you’re studying for your first amateur license or exploring advanced digital modes, you’ll find mentors ready to guide you.

Shared Knowledge & Experience

Our members bring decades of combined experience in radio operations, emergency communications, electronics, and public service, and together we aim to learn new skills and become futher inspired.

Fun & Friendship

Above all, we enjoy spending time together on the air, at events, and in person. Radio is the hobby that brings us together, but friendships keep us coming back.

Website: 

The Yuba-Sutter Amateur Radio Club 

Monday Night Net

Monday night at 1900 PST The net is held on the WD6AXM repeater on top of the Sutter Buttes. The frequency is 146.085 MHz (+) with a pl tone of 127.3 Hz. All licensed amateur radio operators are invited to check into the net.

ARES® Net

Join the ARES® net every Thursday at 1900 PST on the WD6AXM on top of the Sutter Buttes. The repeater frequency is 146.085 (+) pl 127.3 Hz

Yolo Amateur Radio Society — Mt. Vaca Radio Club 

     Weekly Nets

MVRC/YARS sponsors the YARS Monday Night Net, beginning at 8:30 p.m. on the K6MVR repeater, 147.000 (-) PL 136.5Hz  ECHOLINK Node for K6MVR is 38951. IRLP Node is 3895   

Yolo ARES® Net
The Yolo ARES® group holds a net on Mondays at 8:00 p.m. on the KE6YUV repeater,
146.970 MHz (-) PL 123.0 Hz, located on Berryessa Peak.
To learn more, please visit http://www.yoloares.org/Contents/NetFrequencies.asp

UC Davis Amateur Radio Club
The UC Davis Amateur Radio Club holds a net on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. on the K6JRB repeater, 145.450 MHz (-) PL 203.5 Hz, located on the UC Davis campus.
To learn more, please visit http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/ps/ecp/ucdarc