[HCRA] Mini fox hunt

[gjcollins at cox.net]

This should be fun, I just have to remember to charge up the HT!

73,

George, KC1V

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim W" <k1jaw at yahoo.com>
To: <HCRA at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 1:55 PM
Subject: [HCRA] Mini fox hunt


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> Tally Ho!  Off to the foxhunt we shall go.  This one is designed as a 
> newcomer's course to see how much fun it can be.... and can be completed 
> before the meeting.  Do we have your interest??? (say yeah!!)
>
> The fox is a baby and will transmits a tone for 20 seconds, then listen 
> for 20 seconds to be sure no one is stalking him, then transmits again. 
> The battery won't give up until the meeting is about to begin, then it 
> will show respect by being very quiet....
>
> Here is a list of the sophisticated equipment that you will need:
>
> handheld
> rubber duck antenna
> paper clip  or resistor (I'll have spares of both)
> map  (I'll provide)
>
> We will be using the principle of body fade for location which is simply 
> using your body to find the "null" or weakest direction of the signal, 
> turn around, and go forward.  Then you can try triangulation which is even 
> easier!
>
> If there is enough interest, then we (the club) will build a real fox and 
> schedule real foxhunts so that you can build on your skills, and learn 
> about the different tools used in foxhunting. The is an inexpensive facet 
> of our hobby.
>
> There is a lot of information on the Internet and in the manuals so have a 
> gander and "come on down" between 6:30 and 7:15 Friday night just before 
> the meeting and have a go at it. Something else to do whilest having 
> coffee.   Tally HOOoooo....!
>
> Also, don't forget to check out our club's website for what's happening! 
> 73's
>
> k1jaw   Jim
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