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Radio direction finding (also T-Hunting, Fox Hunting,
or Bunny Hunting) is used to find sources of interference to any form
of wireless electronic communications, including broadcast and
two-way radio, television and telephones. Using 'hide-and-seek" procedures, a growing number of ham radio operators have taken up the task of finding hidden transmitters (know as the "Fox"). Since this involves only the reception of signals by the trackers (the Hounds), Fox Hunting does not require a ham radio license to participate. Therefore, it is becoming a popular family activity as well. Sometimes the event will be held on foot, while other times the beginning distance between the Fox and the Hounds necessitate the use of a vehicle. Sometimes the "Fox" may be disguised to make the hunt more difficult, so watch out for "Wolves" when you are hunting too. Whatever the case, it is a fun activity! If you do not have the necessary equipment but would like to know more about this fun "radiosport", we will team you up with equipped members for the hunt. |
Search and Rescue workers use it to find persons in distress, and
Emergency Locator Transmitters in downed aircraft are tracked with
RDF techniques. Hams use RDF to track jamming stations and stolen
equipment, but more often, they use it just for fun. Hidden
transmitter hunting has been done by hams for about 50 years and it
is a growing activity.
