04/24/2026
WØSW Amateur Radio Club: Foxhunt Challenge!
When: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (or until all participants check in)
Frequencies:
The Fox: 146.565 MHz (National Foxhunt Frequency)
Coordination: 444.800 MHz (Club Repeater)
The Challenge:
A hidden transmitter is tucked away somewhere within the Willmar City Limits on public property. No trespassing is required—just sharp ears and your best direction-finding gear!
Details:
Start: Participants will start from their own locations at 6:00 PM.
Coordination: Use the 444.800 repeater PL 146.2 Hz to coordinate the start of the hunt and to confirm when you or your team have found the fox.
Hunt Area: Anywhere within the Willmar city boundaries.
More Info: For additional details, maps, or to join the discussion, please visit the https: //groups.io/g/W0SW/topics page
Grab your antennas and see who can track down the signal!
If there is rain on that date we will reschedule for June and coordinate on the 146.910 PL 100.0 Hz repeater.