[FARC] Upcoming Event Info from ARRL MDC Section Manager

[Bob Moroney]

Here's some info from Jim Cross WI3N for list members who don't get his 
emails directly:

73, Bob K9CMR
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+Digital Convention
	+Foxhunt

==>American Radio Relay League/Foundation for Amateur Radio MDC Section
Digital Convention

Just a reminder.  

Don't put off registering for the digital convention coming up on
Sunday November 11.  

Please take a moment to go to my website <www.arrl-mdc.net> for
information, directions, and to register.  Steve (WB8IMY) Ford, editor
of QST, will be the featured guest from the ARRL.  Registration covers
lunch, snacks, and a CD full of information on the digital modes. 
Registration is required as the Armed Forces Retirement Home rules
don't allow for walk-ins and we need a head count for lunch.


==>FOXHUNT (RF DIRECTION FINDING) SPONSORED BY THE MARYLAND MOBILEERS
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

If you are an experienced foxhunter or haven't ever tried it, here's
your chance to have some fun with another aspect of amateur radio.

The next MMARC fox hunt is Sat Oct 27. There will be a practice and
calibration session at 8 am. The fox hunt will be from 9 am until 10
am. All are welcome. You do not have to be a MMARC member to
participate. If you do not have fox hunting equipment you can often
ride along with or follow someone else.

During the practice session the fox will be at a location known to the
participants, who can calibrate their equipment or observe how it
reacts when close to the transmitter.

The hunt will be on 146.43 MHz. Communication and coordination will be
on the MMARC 146.805 repeater, PL 107.2, in Millersville . The fox will
monitor this repeater during the event and it is recommended that
hunters also do so if possible. In case of bad weather, cancellation
will be announced on the repeater between 7 am and 8 am the day of the
event.

The practice session and starting point for the hunt will be Kinder
Farm Park off of Jumpers Hole Rd in Millersville. We will meet in the
free parking area near the athletic fields at 8 am for the practice
session. After turning from Jumpers Hole Rd into Kinder Farm Park, take
the first left to go to the parking area. Look for my blue Chevy S-10
pickup.

During the fox hunt, it is possible you will not be able to hear the
fox from the starting point. However, the search area is defined by ADC
Anne Arundel County map grids, so you will know what area to search. On
an ADC Anne Arundel County map the search area will be in these grids:
5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18.

The fox will be hidden in a place accessible to the public. Your
challenge is to find the transmitter. Up to two winners will be
selected (no prize except bragging rights) based on the fewest miles
traveled with and without the use of doppler. Remember to note your
starting odometer mileage or zero your trip meter at the start of the
event.

RSVP is helpful, but not required. If you are available the day of the
event - just show up! Email me if you have questions.

Good hunting and 73,

Mike KA2JAI
<mikemontrose at comcast.net>

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ARRL Maryland-DC Section
Section Manager: James E. Cross, WI3N
wi3n at arrl.org
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