The event started off at the PARC Clubhouse during one of the greatest opportunities of warm weather we have had all January!
Being that we were hunting from our vehicles around the city, the walking to hunt was down to a minimum except to stop and isolate further once the first harmonic was received at a full 9 on the S meter! below is the write up from the Club’s Treasurer!
Hunting Foxes in the Panhandle – Ed Underfinger (AA0EU)
The Playground Amateur Radio Club hosted a fox hunt on January 20th. This was my second such event, the first time I was a hunter. This time I took on the role of the fox. Queenie (KQ4FRB) organized the event and planned a cookout to follow the hunt. At 9 AM the hunters gathered at the PARC clubhouse, which is on the south side of town. They were given the fox frequency (146.565 mhz) and in a mad dash, the fun began. As the hunters split into 4 teams, I turned the incredibly powerful 5 milliamp transmitter on and the cooks got started.
Two and a half hours later, and 2.5 miles north, Selena and Dale (KQ4MVC) were the first to find the stuffed fox I had staged as the final step. The other teams were Ted (KO4NCL) and his dog Jaeger, DJ (KI4ZER) and Maria, and Rob (waiting on his callsign) and his son. The support team was Queenie, Rey (KM4DYA), and Randy (KJ4FNB).
Over lunch the teams discussed their strategies and any difficulties encountered while I plotted a greater challenge for next time.
Congratulations to all participants for making this a fun event!
Playground ARC is hosting a Holiday Potluck! We would like to welcome you to bring a dish and a White Elephant gift to exchange ($20 limit). Please bring your families for some Ham Holiday Cheer!
