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).
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 August 2024 Fox Hunt / First Place Winners, Raymond and Evan Prout! DON’T HAVE EQUIPMENT?
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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 can be found below.
November Fox Hunt
The November Fox Hunt will be on Saturday November 30. This month’s Hunt will be a walking Hunt within the Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin. This is a beautiful park. Its traditional to do a walking Fox Hunt in late Fall with the hopes that members and guests will make this a family event.
The November Fox Hunt pre-meeting will be at the park starting at 10 AM, followed by the Hunt at 10:15 to 11:30 AM. this schedule allows members who are also attending the club’s monthly breakfast to safely get from Auburn to Rocklin. The pre-meeting will be in the south corner parking lot off of 5th street close to the park entrance at the Community Center Building.
Transmitter frequency and other details will be provided at the pre-meeting. I have it on good authority the Fox transmitter will be set to 20 milliwatts so plan your Hunt equipment accordingly.
Thank you to Chris N6CTC and his son Jaxon for volunteering to be our Fox Tenders this month.
Greydon KC6SLE