WHAT IS A FOX HUNT?
Fox Hunts are a fun outdoor activity. Regional hunts may involve driving around and taking bearings with a Yagi to triangulate on a hidden transmitter. Low-power hunts may involve walking through parks & neighborhoods to find one or more hidden transmitters. Fox hunt equipment ranges from simple TOA (time of arrival) devices, Yagi antennas, and or Doppler techniques.
SFARC runs monthly Fox Hunts where members hone skills in locating hidden transmitters. Fox Hunting skills are not only fun but may be useful in situations where a transmitter needs to be located (e.g. search & rescue or tracking down interference).
DON’T HAVE EQUIPMENT?
SFARC has equipment for anyone to borrow > CLICK HERE
DON’T HAVE A LICENSE?
An amateur radio license is not required to participate in a Fox Hunt.
For more information, contact Fox Hunt coordinators Greydon (KC6SLE) or Doug (W2VX) using the form below. Guidelines and Fox Hunt Files are available below.
I’M READY — WHEN IS THE NEXT ONE?
May 2026 Fox Hunt News
Fun and successful Fox Hunt on Saturday April 25. Thanks to Mat KO6IMP for being our Fox Tender for the day. The Fox was well hidden yet finding it was achievable using the many hunting hardware, techniques and tricks (yes tricks are needed too) that the group has learned and gathered throughout the many years. It was a smaller group due to the cool and damp weather, but as always, a great group to spend the morning with.
Congratulations to Brian AI6US for being the first to find April’s Fox. Took Brian less than 30 minutes. Here are the results:
- Brian AI6US
- Greydon KC6SLE
- Doug W2VX
- Evan AJ6OR
- Patrick AK6JP
The next SFARC Fox Hunt will be Saturday May 30 immediately following the monthly club breakfast at Mel’s Diner in Auburn. As usual we will meet in the parking lot at 9 AM for the Fox Hunt briefing. Our Fox Tenders for May will be Joshua KN6NUF and family. A big thank you to Joshua and family.
See everyone for the May Fox Hunt.
Good hunting.
Greydon KC6SLE