FOXHUNT in WYTHALL PARK 2025
We were approached by two very polite youngsters after our Foxhunt in the Park; they asked the question on the minds of many in the park that evening,dog walkers, footballers, children , walkers and many more!
“Excuse me but what exactly are you doing” We tried to explain.. they weren’t convinced “We thought you were looking for Aliens,” they said and left.
Neil’s report follows but it was another happy and enjoyable event in the park for Wythall Radio Club members and a really good buzz (not radio related) in the bar afterwards.
Neil the organiser reports as follow
Ian, M0LQY holds his DIY antenna aloft.. “is there anyone out there?”
“Having put the equipment in storage after the last event, there wasn’t too much to do. Debra did all the repairs and testing to the aerials that had been made last year. All I had to do was charge the beacon, load the car and we were ready.
At 18.30 BST the beacon was hidden in the grounds of the Wythall Community Centre, ready for the eager competitors. Club members started to congregate in the car park from about 19.30 BST.
There was much comparing of antenna designs! (see pictures!!) I had my antenna analyser available to check the home-made kit.
At a given signal the gang dispersed but unlike last year they mainly moved in the same direction!
It took about 20 minutes for David G7IBO and Ian M0LQY to locate the tree where the beacon was concealed, with David being the first to seize the Fox!
The magnificent Four
And the winner is… Clutching the transmitter and his extremely sophisticated Home brew antenna G7IBO: a difficult act to follow!
From feedback, it was a popular event and I have been asked to organise another one, maybe at the Lickey Hills. We can chat through this at the next committee meeting.
Thanks to everyone that took part in this club activity.” and welcome too to Ian and Nigel .
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CLUB
GB0BUS ACTIVATION AT WYTHALL TRANSPORT MUSEUM SATURDAY 14TH JUNE -A FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW
FRIDAY MORNING CLUB AT WYTHALL HOUSE 9.45-11.45 FRIDAY JUNE 20TH
OPEN COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY JULY 1ST.