Ham Radio Fox Hunting 101

Let's discuss the basics of ham radio fox hunting and the equipment needed to get started.
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[@KM4ACK]

Congratulations to Dan, W1BUS. Dan was chosen as the winner for the offset attenutaor. Thanks to all who entered!

[@tozlink]

Thanks for coming out! It was great meeting you. KO4EMJ

[@Blue-Collar-Radio]

Fox hunting peaked my interest when I first got licensed. I just haven't gotten around to it. The tape measure yagi is a fun build, and they work great! - K8BCR

[@thekhakihat3233]

Hey Jason! Thanks for coming out to our hunt. It was great hanging out with you. KO4KJX

[@BeeHamGuy]

My youngest son, Augustine (KE0TRN), and I were first attracted to Fox Hunting when we read about it in the Technician License manual. It has been a lot of fun to share this game with Scouts, too! Thanks for the video. 73, Mike WB0BEE

[@gregn3gds172]

Nice video. I've had an interest in fox hunting since I got licensed, but haven't found a local club doing it. Will still keep an eye out of it in the future.

[@terryk4hnt940]

I have been exploring and talking to some others about having a fox hunt lately. As always Jason, right on time!! 73, K4HNT

[@normy31]

I saw your end fed wire in a video booming from Texas to Spain then Puerto Rico. Awesome, this is how I just found you. You have great content, looking forward to learning from you! Thanks, 73 Jon W1JJN

[@gfitz7191]

AF5AV - Loved your foxhunt video, and thanks to build-a-pi, my raspberry is doing well. Thanks again for all you do to support the hobby

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

KO4SZT here. Great video. New ham here, disappointed right off the bat to find a lot of malicious interference on our local repeaters here. Would like to start fox hunting to clean up the idiots. 73s

[@ib1rcnut]

I like the tape measure yagi the best I kept bending the elements on my arrow II. I love an offset attenuator. 3rd Planet Solar has the kit for $10 or assembled for $15.

[@davidj.wilcox6053]

K8WPE used the KC9ON attenuator a week ago and our club is building 10 kits.

[@judilehuquet1127]

N4JDI here. We’ve done many Foxhunts and they are a lot of fun. We create different scenarios for each one to keep it interesting. Happy hunting!

[@tomcat1fl]

Haven’t seen much fox hunting in our area in quite a while but some of my Elmers were doing it when I was first licensed. Great video as always Jason.. - 73 de N2XU

[@K6ESSED]

I started out T-hunting 50 years ago using my mobile antenna and turning the car in a circle, watching the 2nd limiter current on a Motorola FMTRU-41V boat anchor. Fun times! So K6ESS Ed would love to get back into Fox Hunting. Hope I win!!

[@jphillips260]

Having an HT with an S-Meter like the FT-65 I would argue is crucial. Just going off audio can be extremely deceiving. The attenuator mentioned is superb and coupled with a take measure yagis is a great first kit

[@Jackaoz]

AK2DM love our fox hunting adventures and byonic gear is very good to use.

[@bryanw4sce]

Thank you Jason. Looks like a lot of fun. Haven’t tried fox hunting yet but plan to sometime in the next 4 months. W4SCE

[@Captain-ku2rm]

I need to explore this aspect of the Hobby more thoroughly, and your video helps acquaint me with it further. Thanks Jason! Randy B. KG0BA

[@Jeff-jg8kj]

Great topic, Jason. Looking forward to trying out this aspect of ham radio sometime. -KN4 VSV

[@donaldsmith3048]

There are ELT Emergency Locations Transmitter in some airplanes on121.5 MHz. There are groups like CAP that look for them! But with some changes in the frequency some of our radios can be made to find them. The military uses 243 MHz. There has been some changes to this with the GPS system in the ELT'S. But other than the frequency that is used most of it the some way of doing.

[@ki4uaa]

N4PKR. I was trained in direction finding "fox hunting" to look for downed airplanes or lost hikers. This was before I became a ham. I used those skills to find a Ham that was maliciously jamming repeaters. We found him... Sad to say it was the sitting club president, who wanted to run hams that he didnt like off the repeater.

[@clemeod]

Jason, K3LEM here. Perfect timing on this video as my fiancee and i are heading to our first fox hunt at the end of the month. Thanks for the 101. It is going to be very helpful. 73

[@peterbusha5206]

The local club in our area has started leading fox hunts throughout the summer. What a fun time! 73, WA1PB

[@jurgeneitle7638]

long time I did not do any fox hunting. But when I did it was on 80m (not VHF) using ferrite antennas, hi 73 de jurgen 4z5oi

[@FreeStuffGuy916]

N6EF-I was looking to include foxhunting in my next Boy Scout Jamboree on the Air event in 2022. This video was perfect timing. I built a tape measure Yagi and haven't tried it for foxhunting yet. This is a good excuse to try it out.

[@lescampbell8022]

WB4HAT, fox hunting for the Civil air patrol and dad got me into ham radio.

[@coblecam]

Good intro to fox hunting Jason! I've designed a few foxes for our club in the SWVA area, and have had lots of fun. One thing to note is that, while Baofeng radios are OK for getting in the area, the operator will quickly learn the limits of the signal level indicator. I believe the signal strength indicator to be of utmost importance when getting close to the fox, along with the offset attenuator. I often bring a few FT-60s to our hunts so that new hunters can avoid the frustration. 73 de W4XXV!

[@kevinhedgepeth3055]

NB7O - Near Quartzsite, AZ is the AZARA Youth group. The worked with an EE and developed some Foxes. The were disguised as rocks, flowers, and bushes. They were hoping to bring the foxes to market as a fund raiser but, I am uncertain of the status of that project.

[@Todd.L.Sayers]

Hello, KY4TLS here and thank you for the video, I’m new to this hobby and I love learning about all the toys we get to play with. I have a great Elmer and he has taught me a lot. I’m sure fox hunting is in our future. 73

[@ragheadand420roll]

On sma radios u can slowly unscrew the antenna as a crude attenuator also

[@TangoOscarMikeN3WS]

N3WS - I've been trying to organize a fox hunt with my club. I'll have to share this video.

[@tabauman]

Used to fox hunt in my early years. Lots of fun and made lots of new friends. WB0RSJ

[@louarminio]

W7KFT here. Looks like fun! I haven't gotten around to building my Yagi yet, but now I think I need to get started on that project.

[@VI_Radio_Guy]

Thank you for all the Raspberry Pi radio stuff. I love all your videos. 73 de Chris NO7E

[@rbutram]

I've been pretty interested in Fox Hunting since I saw the questions about it on the license exams. I plan to build a tape measure Yagi soon. I hope that I can get some interest in the local radio club in running a Fox Hunt this spring. K9LAF

[@CarltonBryan]

Fox hunting has always been an interest to me but just have never started doing it. I would really like the attenuator to add to my shack.- W4JCB

[@spydershutter309]

New to your channel and enjoying it! Fox hunting had always been a big interest of mine! N4BRB 73s!

[@KC7ZXYtube]

Thanks for all your work making the Raspberry Pi so usable to the Amateur Radio community. Keep up the great work! 73 de KC7ZXY

[@jamiecave2588]

VK2JNC - our local club is looking at doing some fox hunts coming up this would be great! Thanks heaps!!

[@j69ds]

J69DS , great job Jason!

[@TimothyMcGowen]

Iv'e hidden the fox before but never actively searched for one. This would be something new for me and I am always looking for something new in the hobby. Happy hunting. AF6GL

[@matthewthayer5445]

Great video Jason! Haven't had the opportunity to fox hunt yet but with the information you've shared, I'm now equipped with the knowledge to go forth and find that vulpine. Thanks! Matt, KO4IYW

[@dougmatulis5285]

KC9FPZ - Awesome information, always wanted to give it a try. Need to find one in my area.

[@n0awa]

N0AWA, I did put together a pi-fox, works ok but bulky. Another way is to make a controller using an Arduino Nano and either a ht or mobile rig. Keep up the awesome videos and Buil A Pi.

[@stevespisak681]

Great presentation and nice to get out and enjoy the outdoors while hunting "foxes". K8SAS

[@Locksnut]

Thanks Jason. I came in 3rd a couple times with a local club foxhunt using a UV5R and a tape measure antenna. One of these days... lol. 73 de N4WLC

[@mcthomp]

NC4MT. haven't done a fox hunt in many years, but have several new ham friends that I'd love to show it to, even to build a yagi.

[@no5x937]

Great Video on Fox hunting. NO5X for the attenuator. Thx

[@N5XHIworkshop]

N5XHI - YES, I would love ❤ to have it.

[@wcoburn]

W6YNE - I haven't done a fox hunt since the late '80s, can't believe it's been that long. 😂 I obviously need to get back into it, a great way to use that tape measure Yagi I recently built.

[@SeabeeVol]

Thanks for the informative video. We just had a little fox hunt in West TN on the 16th of October. 73 ~ W4NCB

[@w4aoxradioadventures]

Sounds like great fun. Enjoying the videos. Thanks for all you do. 73 W4AOX

[@paulsweeney2546]

KB4QCE. Great presentation on Fox Hunting Jason. Fall is the best time for these events.

[@jimsmith4558]

I just ran a Fox hunt for the Scouts this past weekend for JOTA. Great fun. Jim K4PPK

[@alduncan]

VE3RRD - Our club in Barrie ON used to hold fox hunts 15 or so years ago, a lot of fun

[@KC5TGTRadiosNMore]

Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge with all of us that enjoy this hobby so much! - KC5TGT

[@brianogram5194]

K6OGR - Good on QRZ, I've been doing fox hunts for the local ARES group. Thanks Jason.

[@chrisherd991]

Hi Jason ZL2TCH great video as always. Thank you.

[@firemaniac]

I just plain need to get involved with a club, let alone figure things out around my new QTH, I in northwest Montana, between Troy and Idaho. Fox hunting has been something that has interested me for years. KD7ZKB.

[@geraldlemay7519]

Hello Jason, I always learn while watching your very clear presentations. Thanks. 73 de VA2GJ, Gerald.

[@90fiddler90]

Thanks for the video Jason, Zachary White K4TP.

[@josempantaleon]

Great topic Jason thank you for the video

[@keith-ww5g668]

WW5G - Thanks Jason!

[@Frisky0563]

Kc9dfk looks like a lot of fun. I like the tape measure antenna too

[@RandallRash]

KR5EEE. Thanks Jason for your educational videos and detailed explanations.

[@raymondlewis2055]

Thanks for the video, Jason. Good fox hunting weather coming soon. 73, AA4EZ

[@gfinnstrom]

This also saved a few lives too

[@mulg595]

N4RRW was just starting to get stuff together to fox hunt.

[@mcsdrd8]

Fox hunting is a great recreation. Thanks for the video. KF7BQ.

[@N0OZRadioSaga]

W0KED never done fox hunting before. Looks super cool.

[@k9emp]

Shared this video in my club Facebook group to help out some of the newer hams. K9EMP

[@michaelneed968]

Mike - KD9RKQ I always enjoy the in depth reviews and comments. One of the members in our club just started some fox hunting.

[@NorthCountryHam]

Another good video Jason. i made my own transmitter, and a tape measure yagi. KD2RSS

[@jimhainline4601]

Jim - AJ6EQ. Thanks for the video Jason. 73

[@nickmoniker]

AD9TC here. Thanks!

[@californiakayaker]

I would have tried for the attenuator but I have several of the best out there , my hp is a good one. Its not real large either. Found at a swap meet for next to nothing !

[@charlieeverhart6646]

wow, that's just down the road from me. Subscribed!

[@bckluber]

KI5RPS. Thanks for the videos!

[@chrisswisher5075]

Thanks Jason. I have been successful using a folded 2M dipole on a stick, and a good map to triangulate . - K0PHP

[@johnryan5781]

Always wanted to learn fox hunting.. Great video KB1TVS

[@bob_kd5qdq]

KD5QDQ, I finally made the Patreon list. woot woot. Great video. Don't know what it is about you, I was never interested in fox hunting, and now you caught my interest. Also, the opportunity to make an antenna our of a tape measure, LOL. Who can resist. Keep up the great content Jason. 73.

[@GeorgeAdams]

A local ham recently picked up a fox so this would be nice to have. 73 K4GWA

[@johnschulz2517]

John - KD9OSV - Another helpful and fun video! Great job!

[@rgould85]

Great video again!! Fox hunting is a fun hobby. I have the same pico fox. 73 de NT7R

[@markgeiyer4226]

Hello Jason. K3VL Mark. Have learned a lot from your videos the last couple of months

[@barry-w4wyd175]

Building a fox transmitter this weekend. W4WYD

[@rexweatherford8386]

Seems an inexpensive RTL-SDR and a Pi with a small screen could also get a guy into the hunt and has adjustable gain built in. Great videos as always Jason. De KE0MHJ.

[@M3LWS]

Thanks Jason M3LWS

[@jterrellcreative]

Great video. Always wanted to try foxhunting. - KO4DOH

[@joecraft4409]

KI5IQE. Fox hunting is great exercise and also helps sharpen your skills of Ham radio.

[@timhays9981]

KG9NA...Great Video as you always do.

[@davidcummings8262]

The Richardson Wireless Klub sponsors a fox hunt every weekend.

[@aarongriffin81]

If you only had a cheap Baofeng and no attenuator, would it help to improvise the yagi so it picked up less and less signal the louder the fox signal gets? Basically de-tune the yagi as the signal increases so you only hear when the fox signal is the greatest. I have not been on a fox hunt but I have done very extensive metal detecting and when pin-pointing a target I notch the signal so it 'sounds' much quieter and only the loudest signal is heard.

[@richardsoltesz3057]

Great video, as always Jason - Rich, K3SOM

[@kc2cbd]

KC2CBD here Jason :)

[@garybaldwin.kf5zrt29]

KF5ZRT-Thanks Jason Enjoy your videos-Gary

[@chriscrowder]

Been looking to make a yagi. I just have not heard of any fox hunts in my area. Need to reach out to more clubs I guess. KD6CDC.

[@dpintomd]

As always excellent video! 73 de KN4DHW

[@xray9alpha]

an IC-705 would be awesome to use in a fox hunt; portable, built-in attenuator, scope... expensive but awesome : )

[@alanzimmerman9270]

Km4nd. Never tried fox hunting but think i want to try.