THE GREAT AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL SCAVENGER HUNT: AX.25 PACKET RADIO
AMATEUR RADIO STATIONWW2BSA
Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC 2010-2026 BUTTON TEXT
The Great Amateur Radio Digital Scavenger Hunt: AX.25 Packet Radio by Prof. Chris Lance, WW2BSA DATES: Saturday, October 3, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026. CONTEST PERIOD: Begins 1800 UTC Saturday, ends 1800 UTC Sunday. CONCEPT: Compete in a digital scavenger hunt game against other amateur radio operators. Race against the clock to be one of the first Digital Amateur Radio Scavenger Hunters to collect the most items and complete the most tasks in a 24 hour period! This year’s Scavenger Hunt will test your AX.25 Packet Radio skills. BACKGROUND: This Scavenger Hunt was conceived by Chris Lance back in 2022. As a professional educator, amongst many other titles, Chris created a program in the 1990’s for gifted and talented children called “Spies Like Us!” Coining the title from the famous comedy film starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd, students would work in teams to break cryptographic messages that led them to the next clue. The first team to get to the end would win. Inspiration from his classes joined with his passion for Amateur Packet Radio is the foundation and vision for this game. The Great Amateur Radio Digital Scavenger Hunt is hosted by the Hackettstown Center for the Arts ARC WW2HCA in honor of the modern scavenger hunt. While scavenger hunts evolved from ancient folk games, the modern scavenger hunt can be traced back to the famed gossip columnist and socialite Elsa Maxwell (May 24, 1883 – November 1, 1963). In 1927, she threw a party in Paris where guests were required to bring back random items, including a shoe from a music hall performer and a black swan from the Bois de Boulogne. AWARDS: Digital Certificates will be given out to winners in various categories based on participation. RULES: Rules and FAQ are forthcoming. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PLAY THE GAME? One of more the following will help you complete the game. Internet Access RF Access VHF Radio HF Radio AX.25 Packet Radio TNC Sound Card or External Hardware capable of AX.25 Packet Radio A computer The ability to email your results at the end of the game. Resource and Code Book (to be supplied before the game) A competitive nature and desire to have fun! Last Update: 2026/08/07
THE GREAT AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL SCAVENGER HUNT: AX.25 PACKET RADIO
Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC 2010-2026 BUTTON TEXT
The Great Amateur Radio Digital Scavenger Hunt: AX.25 Packet Radio by Prof. Chris Lance, WW2BSA DATES: Saturday, October 3, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026. CONTEST PERIOD: Begins 1800 UTC Saturday, ends 1800 UTC Sunday. CONCEPT: Compete in a digital scavenger hunt game against other amateur radio operators. Race against the clock to be one of the first Digital Amateur Radio Scavenger Hunters to collect the most items and complete the most tasks in a 24 hour period! This year’s Scavenger Hunt will test your AX.25 Packet Radio skills. BACKGROUND: This Scavenger Hunt was conceived by Chris Lance back in 2022. As a professional educator, amongst many other titles, Chris created a program in the 1990’s for gifted and talented children called “Spies Like Us!” Coining the title from the famous comedy film starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd, students would work in teams to break cryptographic messages that led them to the next clue. The first team to get to the end would win. Inspiration from his classes joined with his passion for Amateur Packet Radio is the foundation and vision for this game. The Great Amateur Radio Digital Scavenger Hunt is hosted by the Hackettstown Center for the Arts ARC WW2HCA in honor of the modern scavenger hunt. While scavenger hunts evolved from ancient folk games, the modern scavenger hunt can be traced back to the famed gossip columnist and socialite Elsa Maxwell (May 24, 1883 – November 1, 1963). In 1927, she threw a party in Paris where guests were required to bring back random items, including a shoe from a music hall performer and a black swan from the Bois de Boulogne. AWARDS: Digital Certificates will be given out to winners in various categories based on participation. RULES: Rules and FAQ are forthcoming. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PLAY THE GAME? One of more the following will help you complete the game. Internet Access RF Access VHF Radio HF Radio AX.25 Packet Radio TNC Sound Card or External Hardware capable of AX.25 Packet Radio A computer The ability to email your results at the end of the game. Resource and Code Book (to be supplied before the game) A competitive nature and desire to have fun! Last Update: 2026/08/07
AMATEUR RADIO STATION WW2BSA