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 — I WANT TO TAKE PART IN ONE, WHEN IS IT?

• February 2026 Fox Hunt

  The February SFARC Fox Hunt will be the last Saturday of the month, February 28, immediately following the Club breakfast at Mel’s diner.

  Marty KO6GXX will be our Fox Tender for this month.  Marty is also the president of the Nevada County Amateur Radio Club.  Thank you, Marty, for helping out.

  The Hunt pre-meeting will be at 9:00 AM in Mel’s parking lot.  The Fox Hunt will start at 9:15 AM and conclude at 11:30 AM. or sooner if all participants find the Fox earlier.

  Further details will be post here as they become available.

  I would like to thank the 15 HAMs who came out and participated in our January Fox Hunt.  Congratulations to our January winner Matt KO6IMP.

  73

  Greydon KC6SLE