ARRL Affiliated
WPA Section

Fox Hunting

This is something new that the club has started. Amateur Radio Direction Finding, or Fox Hunting as it’s more commonly known.

Hunters from our first Fox Hunt - August 24th, 2003
(Front, from Left) Barry N3BLS, Scott N3XCC, Elisha KB9WCX, Jane K3MOM
(Rear, from Left) Dave KC3SF , Jim NJ3T, Steve KF3CG
Not Shown: Bill KB3GUN (photographer) and Roy K3YVS (the Fox).

Fox Hunt Schedule: To be determined...

Below is a list of basic instructions. Detailed rules/instructions are handed out at the actual start point.

1. Hunters in separate vehicles may not work together. However, hunters may talk to each other via the talk-in frequency as long as they don't disclose any information about the whereabouts of the fox(es).
2. A talk-in will be available on 147.195+.
3. The foxes will not be outside of the boundaries of Somerset County, or on land not accessible to the general public. They will not be placed in such a way that it presents a hazard to hunters or the general public. They may or may not be accessible via road, and some walking may be needed.
4. When you arrive at the foxes, they will have a sheet taped to it with general information: "This Amateur Radio Beacon Transmitter is licensed under Part 97 of the FCC regulations for an emergency preparedness drill.It does not present a hazard to the general public. Please do not touch this transmitter...."
5. The hunt will take place as long as weather conditions are not an immediate hazard. Lightning or hail will result in the cancellation or delay of the hunt.
6. Do not transmit on the fox frequency under any circumstances. Doing so will result in your Disqualification, as the additional transmission could cause a false bearing for other hunters.

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