Category: Fox Hunt
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Save the Date: Fox Hunting Introduction May 17
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the HCRA will hold a Share the Knowledge session on foxhunting, or searching for hidden transmitters. Foxhunting is a great way to play with radios outdoors. Come learn all about the simple equipment and strategies to get started on this fascinating and fun hobby. The session runs from 10:00-12:00 on…
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New Western MA Fox Hunters Group
In anticipation of the HCRA FoxBox coming to life in the very near future, I have created a group called WMAFoxHunters at: https://groups.io/g/WMAFoxHunters If you have an interest in participating or just watching, join the group. There is no fee, it is free. Announcements on how the foxbox works, how to activate it and when…
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Fox Hunt Sunday, 11/10/19
________________ Fox Hunt News: The weather looks decent for Sunday morning. Let’s try a fox hunt. Start at the southern end of the Holyoke Mall parking lot. 10 am. Hunt on 146.715 input = 146.115 (PL100.0) If you are going to attend, please email me your name and call. Base stations invited to use your…
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Massachusetts to Host USA ARDF Championships June 5-8
The USA ARDF (Amateur Radio Direction Finding) Championships return to the Northeast this year. ARRL ARDF Coordinator Joe Moell, K0OV, said on-foot foxhunting fans of all skill levels will gather near Boston in early June for 4 days of intense competition. Registration to participate in the event has been extended to June 1. Activities begin…
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HCRA Foxhunt – June 1st
Now that things are warming up in Hampden County, I think it’s time to have ourselves a Foxhunt. So dust off your direction finding equipment and make sure it works. With thanks to Larry, W1AST (ex WB1DBY), We had a decent turnout for our last foxhunt that took place in the fall of 2013. Jeff,…
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Twitter Is -Not- The Woodpecker Of Old…
Many of our older, Er, Ah, I mean…more experienced Hams in the club, may recall the “Russian Woodpecker”. Beginning around 1976 till around 1989 when it ceased, this powerful radio signal was heard world wide and when triangulated, the source was found to emanate from inside the Ukraine. Hence the name, the Russian Woodpecker. Twitter’s…
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Fox Hunt Coming Soon – Sun, Nov 3rd – BE THERE!
That’s right folks, time to break out your RDF equipment because there will be a fox loose on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013. When: Sunday, Nov 3rd Where: Forest Park, Rt.5 Picknelly Field (RT. 5 Enterence To Forest Park @ Indian Sculpture) Columbus Ave, Springfield, MA 01106 Starts at 2pm and should last a couple hours.…