MARS
Amateur Radio Society
Fox Hunt (upcoming event)
Event Details
- The event is open to all Chennai hams.
- Prizes would be distributed to the first three winning teams.
- Lunch will be served to all participants near the fox hole after the event
- Looking forward to active and large participation with full co-operation of all solicited to make the event an enjoyable one
Date / Time : 2025 Feb 23 (Sunday) 9 AM To 12 PM, or Arrival of First three teams
Location / Area : With in 50 Kms from “0” stone of Chennai city.
Power : 9:00 to 9:25 AM – 25 Watts
9:30 to 10:30 AM – 25 Watts / 5 Watts
10:30 AM onwards – 500 Milli Watts
Fox Howl Duration. : 60 Seconds ON and 240 Seconds OFF
Frequency. : 145.000 Mhz
FOX : OM DEEPAN
VU2DPN
9840790506
Registration Deadline : 2025 Feb 14
Registration Fee : Rs 300 per participant
Max members per team : 4
Each team shall have minimum one enrolled member of MARS Amateur Radio Society
Event Instructions
- Do not transmit on fox frequency unless on emergency.
- The winner should handover his rig & antenna to fox upon finding foxhole.
- Entries to be given to deepan vu2dpn.Police permission copy will be made Available. Participants are requested to register in google sheet and Intimate payment details in wa group of the event.
- Carry your id cards / aadhar / driving licence / ham licence.
- Park vehicles well off the road especially on major junctions/ highways. Do not park on narrow roads/bridges.
- Ensure adequate fuel availability for onward and return journey.
- The fox hole may not be on a motarable road. Be prepared to walk, claimb, Crawl.
- Drive carefully. Two wheeler riders must wear helmet.
- Abide by all usual safety regulations, instructions from police Department. Follow traffic signals and drive with in speed limits.
- Fox decision will be final in case of any disputes.