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Found a little plush fox?
If you found this page by scanning a QR code on a little plush fox friend, congratulations! You found The FOX! This little critter is transmitting a beacon for others playing the game to find.
If you are playing, report your catch with the code around the fox's neck to register your achievement!
If you are not and just happened across our little friend, feel free to take a selfie and send it to foxhunt@kc9mne.com or give him a hug! However, please leave him where he is so people can find him and the game can continue. You can read what fox hunting is and how to play below. You don't even need a license!
What is Foxhunting?
Ham radio foxhunting, also known as "hidden transmitter hunting," is a popular activity where participants use their radio equipment to locate a hidden transmitter or "fox." It's a fun, challenging, and often competitive event enjoyed by amateur radio operators worldwide.
How Does it Work?
- A small radio transmitter (the "fox") is hidden in a particular area, and its signal is broadcast on a known frequency.
- Participants, or "hunters," use directional antennas and radio receivers to track the signal and locate the hidden transmitter.
- The first hunter to find the fox wins the hunt.
Equipment Needed
- Handheld radio receiver
- Directional antenna
- Attenuator (to reduce signal strength as you get closer to the transmitter)
- Good map and compass for navigation
Tips for Success
- Practice your directional finding skills before the event.
- Pay attention to changes in signal strength as you move.
- Work as a team to triangulate the fox's location faster.