Lake Los Carneros Park in Goleta, CA will be the site of southern California's next international-style on-foot foxhunt on Saturday, February 8. A ham radio license and knowledge of radio equipment is not required. All ages are welcome, but small children should be accompanied by an adult on the course.
This event is being hosted by Scott Moore KF6IKO, assisted by Marvin Johnston KE6HTS. There will be five fox transmitters on 146.565 MHz FM with international-rules timing, plus one or more two-meter transmitters for beginners. An optional 80-meter transmitter may also be hidden.
Gathering time is 12 noon with a two-meter test transmitter on the air. The main 5-fox hunt starts at 12:30 PM. Color orienteering maps of the area will be available.
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. If you don't have that, come anyway. 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. Bring your own compass, protractor and pencil if you plan to use them for map marking. Make sure that all batteries are fresh.
Starting point is the Stow House Parking Lot just off of Los Carneros Road.