Fox Hunting in the Dell
- FAMPARC
- 4 days ago
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Updated: 3 days ago
Fox Hunting in the Dell: Join Our ARDF Come and Try Day!
Are you ready to sharpen your navigation skills and hunt down some hidden signals? After a scorching event last year, Jack (VK3WWW) is bringing back the Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF).
Come and Try Day.
WHEN:
Sunday, February 22nd.
Start Time: 11:00 AM
WHERE:
We will be meeting at Jack’s place before heading into the beautiful Bellbird Dell to track down the transmitters. If you’re interested in coming along or have any questions, please reach out to Jack (VK3WWW) at jwbramham@gmail.com.
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Whether you are a seasoned "fox hunter" or have never held a directional antenna in your life, this is the perfect opportunity to learn the ropes in a relaxed, social environment.
🦊 The Hunt: Two Ways to Play
We have two different setups running simultaneously to cater to all skill levels:
For the Beginners (80m Band): We will have a bunch of 80m transmitters hidden throughout the Dell. These are continuous signals, making them much easier for newcomers to track.
For the Pros (70cm Band): The ARDF group will be hunting five 70cm foxes. These are repurposed Radiosondes running in "Sprint Mode" (12 seconds on, 48 seconds off). It’s a fast-paced challenge!
🛠️ Gear & Equipment
Don't have your own gear? No problem!
Loaner Gear: We have 80m and 70cm receivers available to borrow.
Important: If you are borrowing an 80m receiver, please bring your own headphones or earbuds (3.5mm stereo jack) for hygiene reasons.
BYO Gear: You are more than welcome to bring your own equipment to test your skills!
📅 Event Schedule
Start Time: 11:00 AM
The Hunt: Most experienced members will finish their run in about 30 minutes, meaning they’ll be free to provide one-on-one instruction to beginners afterward.
Social: We’ll wrap up the morning with a BYO BBQ Lunch back at Jack’s place.
📧 How to Join IN
If you’re interested in coming along or have any questions, please reach out to Jack (VK3WWW) at jwbramham@gmail.com.
Come along for a great day of learning, radio sport, and community. We hope to see you there!
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