[SMCARA] Fw: ARRL/FAR Section Digital Convention and MMARC Foxhunt

[Ray]

Some info from the MDC Section Manager Jim Cross.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Cross" <jcross3 at gmail.com>
To: <jecross3 at verizon.net>
Cc: "Al Brown - KZ3AB" <kz3ab at arrl.net>; <w3qx at qsl.net>
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 23:44
Subject: ARRL/FAR Section Digital Convention and MMARC Foxhunt


> We're sending this to our section email list, however, not everyone
> receives it. Would you please be so kind as to post it to your local
> ARES group members?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Cross, WI3N
> SM MDC
>
> +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 ARC
>
> 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>