[nrv-hams] Fox (Transmitter) Hunt this Saturday!

[Carter Craigie]

Sounds like great fun!
73,
Carter, N3AO


On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 7:55 AM Benjamin Hastings <bhasting at vt.edu> wrote:

> Thanks Cam,
>
> For reference, a current map of the foxhunt area can be found at
> http://www.christiansburg.org/documentcenter/view/6970
>
> 73,
>
> Ben KV4PY
>
> On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 9:50 PM, Cam Coble <cam at doubleclickdata.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Another N4NRV Fox Hunt!
> > It will be held this Saturday October 28th, after the Dutch Treat
> Breakfast
> > at Country Kitchen, Christiansburg, VA. (approx 10am thru 1pm).
> >
> > This is an opportunity to share the fun with anyone!
> > Remember, you only need to be able to receive the signal. Directional
> > antennas are recommended, but not required.
> >
> > We will have two transmitters, one on 2 meters, and another on 70 cm!
> > Frequencies will be revealed at the start of the event.
> >
> > Go to our website for details.
> > http://www.qsl.net/n4nrv/
> >
> > http://www.qsl.net/n4nrv/files/N4NRV_Fox_Hunt_Oct_2017.pdf
> >
> > One challenge that is a part of transmitter hunting is the navigational
> and
> > orienteering aspects. Triangulation requires understanding and use of
> > tools. These tools have typically been a topological map of the area,
> > pencils, compass, and keen eyes.
> >
> > "But I just want to get out there and have fun!"
> >
> > I hear ya! If you aren't used to using these tools, and have access to a
> > smart phone, I would recommend making use of the GPS/mapping capabilities
> > of your phone.
> > Below are a couple of apps that you may want to check out before the
> event
> > that have looked pretty helpful.
> >
> > Android users:
> > http://www.amcept.com/sigtrax/
> >
> > iPhone users:
> > https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/foxhunt-pro/id556391384?mt=8
> >
> >
> > Hope to see you there!
> > -------------------
> >
> > 73!
> > --
> > Cam W4XXV
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Carter, N3AO
Blacksburg, VA