The weather forecast is clear skies and a high of 69 degrees for our next on-foot transmitter hunting session at Lake Los Carneros Park in Goleta. As of this writing, nobody has signed up to build antennas and attenuators, so we won't have a building session unless someone registers with Marvin Johnston, KE6HTS (marvin@west.net) right away.

Starting at 10 AM, there will be practice transmitters and a beginner-level international-rules course on the two-meter band. An optional 80-meter fox transmitter may also be on the air to find. The site area is slightly less than 140 acres. It is relatively flat, making it a good site for foxtailers of all skill levels. If you need some one-on-one help to get started at finding transmitters, just ask. Full-color orienteering maps will be available. You may start the courses at any time until 12 noon. Courses close at 2 PM. A limited amount of RDF gear will be available for loan to beginners.

Directions to Lake Los Carneros: From US 101 about 8 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara, take the Los Carneros Road exit, head north about 1/4 mile and turn right into the Stow House parking lot. There should be plenty of free parking. Look for the orange-and-white orienteering flag. The hunt start will probably be in the parking lot. If that is too crowded, we will move to a nearby picnic area.

For your GPS navigation system: 300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 34.44416N 119.85446W

Ham radio talk-in is on the WB6OBB repeater, 147.000(+) PL 131.8.

73, Joe Moell K0OV