Direction Finding Test #2 – Update
Just a reminder: For those participating in the July 6, 2023 Direction-Finding Test #2 [Pre-SET 2023], there will be a short instructional briefing at 17830 hours, Pilgrim Community Church, 5th & Arch, Leavenworth. There is no PKARC meeting nor is there an ARES Thursday evening net.
The Set Up: The plan is to use three teams of 2 or 3 for Field Teams A, B and C. We’ll also need a “Plotter Team” to remain at the church. We can use anyone who is interested regardless of directing finding experience. Should be a fun evening and the Test should be completed within 2 hours.
What You’ll Need: Some driving is involved. Bring your VHF direction-finding kit and a magnetic compass if you have either. Also, a second radio is handy. A hand held for direction finding and a mobile for keeping in contact with the Plotting Team would work just fine. Those with our “Golden-99” programmed into their radios will be lightyears ahead of the game.
What Will Happen: Our task is to determine the location of a transmitter using a triangulation method. This will require good communication and coordination in addition to some direction-finding skills. Once we’ve narrowed the area down by plotting Field Team observations on a map, we’ll perform a coordinated “pounce” on the location. This is not a typical fox hunt where the object is to be the first to find the hidden transmitter. This is a communications exercise to see if we can get everyone to the transmitter together.
See you at 1830 hours.
73 de Rick, NJØP