[FoxHunt] Next radio-O is December 7 in Thousand Oaks

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Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks will be the site of southern California's next 
international-style on-foot foxhunt.  It is open to anyone of any age.  A ham 
radio license and knowledge of radio equipment is not required.

Dean Dods KD6I and Marvin Johnston KE6HTS are hosting this event.  There will 
be five fox transmitters on 146.565 MHz FM with international-rules timing, 
plus other two-meter transmitters for beginners.  An optional 80-meter 
transmitter may also be hidden.  The site is approximately 1 by 1-1/2 miles, 
with about 250 feet elevation change.

Gathering time is 12 noon with a test transmitter on the air.  The main 5-fox 
hunt starts at 1:00 PM.

Bring any 2-meter and 80-meter RDF "sniffing" gear you have.  If you don't 
have any, just bring your handi-talkie or scanner.  A limited number of RDF 
sets will be available for loan.  Also be sure to bring anything you'll need 
while going after those radio foxes, such as munchies, bottled water and 
sunscreen.  Course maps will be available ($1 each), so bring your own 
compass, protractor and pencil.  Make sure all batteries are fresh.

>From Highway 101 (Ventura Freeway), take the Lynn Road exit, go north 2.5 
miles to Avenida de los Arboles, then go west (left) 0.4 mile to the parking 
lot on the right, just beyond the ball field.  (This is a different starting 
point from the hunt in this park two years ago.)  There is no charge for 
parking.  A map to help you navigate to the start point is posted at 
www.homingin.com

Questions? Send e-mail directly to Dean Dods:  ddods@iolwest.com

73,
Joe Moell K0OV