Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks will be the site of southern California's next international-style on-foot foxhunt. It is open to anyone of any age. A ham radio license and knowledge of radio equipment is not required.
This event is being hosted by Dean Dods KD6I and Marvin Johnston KE6HTS. There will be five fox transmitters on 146.565 MHz FM with international-rules timing, plus other two-meter transmitters for beginners. An optional 80-meter transmitter may also be hidden. The site is approximately 1 by 1-1/2 miles, with about 250 feet elevation change.
Gathering time is 12 noon with a test transmitter on the air. The main 5-fox hunt starts at 1:00 PM.
Bring any 2-meter and 80-meter RDF "sniffing" gear you have. If you don't have any, just bring your handi-talkie or scanner. A limited number of RDF sets will be available for loan. Also be sure to bring anything you'll need while going after those radio foxes, such as munchies, bottled water and sunscreen. Course maps will be available ($1 each), so bring your own compass, protractor and pencil. Make sure all batteries are fresh.