DF FOX HUNTING

The Winners

This years winners so far are :  

8th June
Jim, G4NWJ
Fox was Terry, G8ALR
27th July
Jim, G4NWJ
Fox was Angie, G6ABM
22nd June
Terry, G8ALR
Fox was Keith, G0HKC
10th Aug
Martin, M0MWS
Fox was Andy, G6JRS
29th June
Bob, G3NZH
Fox was Jim, G4NWJ
24th Aug
13th July
Terry, G8ALR
Fox was Bob, G3NZH
14th Sept

The Rules

LOCATION : The fox will transmit a 145.275 MHz FM (S11) signal from a fixed location, not requiring permission for access or payment of a fee, in a previously declared Ordnance Survey map area, typically 25km by 25km square. The fox will transmit the location at the end of the exercise.

DURATION : The hunt ends after 90 minutes, or when all hounds have either found the fox (or conceded), whichever is the earlier. Hounds without a transmission capability should make their participation known in advance.

THE START : Hounds sound be at the start point in good time.  Each team will be given an envelope that contains the final meet point (usually a pub local to the Fox's location).  This envelope should be handed to the fox unopened, if the envelope is opened that team is deemed to have conceded.

TRANSMISSION SCHEDULE : The following details show the times, strength and duration of transmissions -

 
Time
Strength
Duration
  1st transmission
19:00

High power

2 minutes
  2nd transmission
19:15
High power
1 minute
  3rd transmission
19:25
High power
1 minute
  4th transmission
19:35
High power
1 minute
  5th transmission
19:45

Low power

1 minute
  6th transmission
19:50
Low power
1 minute
  7th transmission
19:55
Low power
1 minute
  8th transmission
20:00
Low power
1 minute
  9th transmission
20:05
Low power
1 minute
  10th transmission
20:10
Low power
1 minute
  11th transmission
20:15
Low power
1 minute
  12th transmission

20:20
Low power
1 minute
  13th transmission
20:25
Low power
1 minute
  Final transmission
20:30
Low power
1 minute
  Contact to be made with "lost" hounds
21:35
High power
As long as necessary

AFTERWARDS : Fox and Hounds to meet in the pub to lick wounds and agree to do better next time !

RESTRICTIONS : Hounds will adhere to the terms of their transmitting licence, the RSGB Band Plan, all driving laws, the Highway Code, the Country Code and local Byelaws. Hounds must satisfy themselves on relevant matters of law and insurance. They participate in these foxhunts at their own risk and on the strict understanding that ARAC Officials, the Committee and the club itself are not liable should any member be involved in an accident or other damage.

The Basingstoke Radio Amateur Club have a very thorough explanation of Radio Foxhunting : BRAC Fox hunt page

The most popular (and reasonably priced) 2m aerial is the "Tape Measure Yagi", for instructions on how to build this please click here : Tape Aerial  (and for your information tape measures are currently available at the exceedingly cheap value of £1.50 from G6ABM)