Have you heard of amateur radio "Fox Hunting" also known as "T-Hunting" or "Transmitter Hunting"? This amateur radio "sport" is very active in our area and can be a great club activity.
The following is an excerpt from :
"Transmitter hunting, or "T-Hunting," also often referred to as "Fox Hunting," is an enjoyable combination of Radio Direction Finding (RDF) techniques, orienteering, healthy exercise, fun in the fresh air, and good friends from all walks of life. AZTHunt utilizes small, low power transmitters hidden in public areas such as a large regional park and the "hunters" seek them out using easily constructed equipment along with a hand-held radio receiver. Around the world T-Hunting ranges from smaller casual hunts, such as those typically sponsored by AZTHunt, to national and international championship competitions. Additionally, T-hunting skills are often used in search and rescue work, wildlife tagging applications, and tracking down interfering signals in both professional and amateur radio communications systems. T-Hunting participants are not required to possess an amateur radio license and the skills are easily learned."
"The typical T-Hunt sponsored by AZTHunt may be a larger scale "driving" hunt where multiple transmitters are located within a three to six mile radius of a starting point, or a walking hunt where several transmitters are hidden within walking distance. Driving hunts often also include the multiple transmitters of the walking hunt at a single main transmitter site once it is located, and those who prefer only the walking portion may proceed directly to the hidden transmitter area. Other options are available and we are always open to new adventures!"
I strongly recommend a visit to to learn more about this radio sport and how you can participate or organize a sponsored event for your radio club, Scouts, students, or other group of people looking to enjoy a fun time. You will find great info and guidance on how to get started in this activity.
The folks at AZTHunt use transmitters and other gear from Byonics (), a long time global supplier of APRS trackers, fox hunting transmitters, and accessories located right here in the Valley.
Please take the opportunity to share your fox hunting experience with us.
Best regards, Joe - N2QOJ
Co-Founder, Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club
Co-Leader, Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group
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Joe Sammartino