Sierra Foothills VE Team - Field Day at Georgetown, CA Airport
view map
W5YI Licensing Services
Welcome to the friendliest amateur radio Volunteer Exam group in California! We offer in-person ham radio exam sessions which are open to the public. Walk-in applicants are welcome, though if you are planning to attend, please pre-register. We always have a group of Elmers (mentors) at each session to help guide you though the exam process. We will be meeting at the Georgetown, CA Airport as part of the Sierra Foothills Field Day on June 26th, 2027. Follow the SFARC signs to the to the indoor hangar at 6245 Aerodrome Way, Georgetown, CA 95634 https://goo.gl/maps/qgdzpcbKN3P9Qsry9
Our VE Team offers FREE exams and the W5YI scholarship covering the $35 FCC license processing fee for anyone under the age of 26.
Our team also extends our thanks and recognizes the service of first responders and active and retired military. Please present a supporting document during the session check-in to receive your exam at a 50% discounted fee of $7.
Plan to arrive by 1:45 pm and bring the following items:
- Photo ID: Current federal, state, military or passport. If under the age of 18 a valid school ID
- FRN - FCC Registration Number https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/commission-registration-system-fcc
- Credit or debit cards are accepted for the exam session payment ($14 if no scholarship or discount).
Please note that the exams will be administered on tablets provided by the SFARC VE Team, which includes a calculator application. Candidates will be provided paper / pencil and not allowed to use their personal phone, tablet or computer during the exam.
Consider joining us for the entire Field Day weekend (June 25-27, 2027) at the Georgetown, CA Airport campground. Be part of the team on Friday to set-up the stations and put antennas in the air. This is a great opportunity to work alongside mentors. Be part of a station ops team, making contacts via voice, digital and CW. Best of all are the opportunities to learn more about ham radio, socialize and eat delicious food! See www.w6ek.org for details.
