ARC Squared (ARC2) and WEARC radio clubs held a Fox Hunt today, June 14th at the Fairfield Red Cross facility.
Jerry WB2GZL gave a short tutorial on how to use your HT in a Fox Hunt.
He explained that finding the fox is better with a weaker signal by setting your radio off the frequency (about + or – 5 kHz). Also, if we take the antenna off the radio will help you to get a weaker signal.
Once you find a signal in one direction and 180 degrees from that direction, use your body to shield the antenna to help find the true direction.
Participants were Margaret KD2MAR, Steven KE2GVV and Bill NB1LL.
After many false assumptions and wandering around for a while, Steven found the fox.
It was a good experience for all.
We will be holding another hunt in the Fall.
Thank you, Jerry, for your knowledge and patience.
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