Fox Hunting - Radio Direction Finding
Transmitter Hunting (known as T-Hunting, Fox Hunting, Radio Direction Finding) is a popular activity among Amateur Radio operators where a transmitting device is hidden somewhere and "hunted down" using various equipment and radio direction finding techniques. Those doing the hunting are not required to have an amateur radio license, as there is no need for them to transmit. For many years here in Las Vegas and else where, Earl Lizardi, WB6AMT has participated and sponsored countless T-Hunts. Earl is now a SK, but the hunts continue. Click the patch to the left to learn more about this fun and interesting activity.
Transmitter Hunting Basics
Transmitter Hunting (known as T-Hunting, Fox Hunting, Radio Direction Finding) is a popular activity among Amateur Radio operators where a transmitting device is hidden somewhere and "hunted down" using various equipment and radio direction finding techniques. Those doing the hunting are not required to have an amateur radio license, as there is no need for them to transmit.
VK3YNG Foxhunt Sniffer
The VK3YNG Foxhunt Sniffer is a specially designed synthesised VHF direction finding receiver covering 120MHz and 144MHz bands. The receiver is designed for quickly finding the direction of beacons or hidden transmitters. Anything from distant weak signals to very close "sniffing" of transmitters running many watts of output power can be pin pointed accurately without suffering "overload" problems that plague other designs. Full auto-ranging operation allows the operator to quickly and intuitively locate the source of a signal without twiddling knobs or watching meters. The operator is freed to concentrate on more important things such as negotiating terrain or reading maps. The unit is also available in a fully tested Board level format for those who wish to integrate the unit into other equipment or build their own housing.