SARA’s Fall Fox Hunt will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025. Come do some direction finding while enjoying the fall weather!
Fox hunting is a fun and easy amateur radio contest. All hams of any license class are welcome as is the public – no transmissions are necessary to hunt the fox. This event is open to everyone – not just members. Teams are welcome – you do not have to do this solo. Participants only need an HT with an S meter and a directional antenna to participate such as a yagi, moxon, etc. There are numerous examples of cheap builds online such as the “Tape Measure Beam” or the “DIY 2m Moxon“. Use of other direction-finding equipment such as offset attenuators, “handifinders”, and SDRs are also permitted.
Fox hunters should rally at Buehler’s in Wadsworth (175 Great Oaks Trl, Wadsworth, OH 44281) by 10:00am and check in with the event coordinator Gary AA8CS. Gary will record your name, cell #, and mileage. Then you will be given a sealed envelope with The Fox location inside and information about the hunt on the outside. The Fox will start broadcasting at 10:15am. There will be no further starts after 10:30.
The WINNER is the least distance traveled – NOT first arrival. Remember SAFETY FIRST!
Event coordination announcements will be on W8WKY 147.390+ PL 114.8. Please be listening to the repeater for late-breaking announcements. If you abandon your hunt and are not planning to come to The Fox, please call or text Jason or Gary to tell them so everyone isn’t waiting.
Here are some videos on fox hunting to get you interested!