[MRCA] A new event.

[Al Klase]

Great idea, Breck!

The only downside is now i have to wake up the DAV.

Al

On 9/12/2012 10:31 AM, B Smith wrote:
> Something different: I will deploy a small hidden transmitter Thursday
> and Friday evening  for a short period of time  prior to "SLS". The
> transmitter will beacon on 3885 Kcs. Break out those  sophisticated
> Back Pack HF sets, BC-611's, DAV's etc. and join the search.
> There are several ways to narrow down the direction to the beacon, you
> can use a loop or just use the radio  and its antenna  alone.  When
> you think you are getting close to the beacon  take off your sets
> antenna or "ground it" with you hand to attenuate the signal and walk
> in the direction of max signal.   Another method  is hold the BC-611
> close to your chest,  attenuate the signal by collapsing the antenna
> and  slowly turn your body 360 degrees  in a circle, when you detect
> "minimum" signal your back is the direction to the target.
>
> If you want to make a quick card board loop email me.
>
> Stumbling around in the dark carrying a military pack set or BC-611
> radio looking for a beacon on 3885          hmmmmmmm?
>
>   "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome"
>
>
> Z
>
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