You
are
in the middle of the woods. Somewhere around you are five
hidden
transmitters. Your goal is to find them faster than any of the
other 26 competitors. Your tools:
a map, compass, and receiver with a directional antenna. And your
wits.
watch a 6-minute preview
High quality video and
full-screen options are here
on my YouTube Channel. For full-screen [on the
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ARDF - Amateur Radio
Direction Finding - is international on-foot "fox
hunting."
This program is a documentary of the 2006 USA ARDF Championships, held
in Raleigh, North Carolina. Follow the action and learn about the
techniques and
technology as hams from across the US and Europe
spend three days hunting beacons on 80 and 2 meters.
2006?
If
you're thinking "isn't that kind of out-of-date?" — this
documentary isn't about the results. It's about
the people, the techniquies and the fun. It will entertain and inform
your club for years.
