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Barry Fox, W1HFN, writes on the NEMass Fox Hunters List at 3:10 PM on August 21, 2020:
Deployed the fox today in Westford at the Prospect Hill Wildlife Sanctuary. Frequency is 146.565, voice ID every 30 seconds, and yes, there is a log to sign. Easy walk this time, should find in less than five minutes.
73, Barry – W1HFN
Alan Hicks, KD1D, writes on the NEMass Fox Hunters List at 3:34 PM on August 14, 2020:
The KD1D Fox is out again with a new battery from Electronics Plus! I expect it to last for 4 -5 days.
In consideration of the warm weather (and the chiding I got for the last location’s altitude), the new location is easily accessible from the parking area at the end of Trails End Road in Westford.
Happy Hunting!
73 de KD1D
Barry Fox, W1HFN, writes on the NEMass Fox Hunters List at 1:01 PM on August 8, 2020:
Sorry for the time lapse since deployments, medical stuff, surgery, etc. Deployed the fox today at the Hartwell reservation in Littleton. Transmits on 146.565 with a voice ID every 30 seconds. In a typical (for me) senior moment, I forgot to leave the sign-in log behind. If you say you found it, I will believe you.
BTW, wear your hiking shoes, its a long walk.
73,
Barry, W1HFN
Alan Hicks, KD1D, writes on the writes on the NE Mass Foxhunters list at 5:16 PM on June 12, 2020:
I found a nice den for the fox in Westford. It has a new case and a bigger battery (which I expect to last well into next week).
the KD1D Fox transmits about 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off and can be heard telling an old tale. It is transmitting on 146.565 MHz and is in a location that won’t interfere with Barry’s Littleton fox,
If you need some help, just ask and I will provide clues, such as:
“It’s not far off the beaten path.” and
“Warmly greet the chef.”
There is a logbook next to the transmitter, but you can also just confirm where and when you found it by:
Email: kd1d@arrl.net
Voicemail or text: 978-376-2267
Happy hunting and stay safe!
73,
Alan KD1D
Barry Fox, W1HFN, writes on the NE Mass Foxhunters list at 3:17 PM on June 12, 2020:
The W1HFN fox is out at the Bumble Bee park in Littleton. Frequency is 146.565 with a continuous voice ID every 30 seconds. Parking is at N42° 31.643′
Barry Fox, W1HFN, writes on the NEMass Foxhunters list on May 22, 2020 at 4:24 PM:
The W1HFN fox is out at: https://
John Salmi, KB1MGI, writes on NEMassFoxHunters list on March 21, 2020 at 1:04 PM:
I placed the 2-meter 146.565 Fox Box in Carlisle Mass. To activate press DTMF tone 2 for 2 seconds for 30 seconds on 30 seconds off for 15 minutes, repeat as needed.
If you want just a hint to narrow down the area of town Email me at KB1MGI55@Gmail.com.
If you want the parking location to save you time also email me.
John Salmi, KB1MGI, writes on the NEMassFoxHunters list on March 14, 2020 at 10:08 AM:
I just placed out a 2 meter Fox Box in Westford on 146.565 Press DTMF tone two for 2 seconds for 15 minutes of 30 seconds on 30 seconds off. To reset again press DTMF tone 2 again.
I’ll leave it out for a week or until the batteries die.
If you want to know the location to save time, Email me: KB1MGI55@Gmail,com.
John Salmi, KB1MGI, writes on the foxhunting list at 1:30 PM on October 1, 2019:John Salmi, KB1MGI, writes on the foxhunting list at 10:10 AM on September 22, 2019:
I placed out two fox boxes this morning.
Barry Fox, W1HFN, writes on the foxhunting list on September 21, 2019 at 12:47 PM:
Located in the conservation land off Hartwell Avenue in Littleton, MA. Frequency of 146.565 with a 30-second voice every minute, runs continuously, no need for a tone.
You will not hear it in the parking area as I have modified the antenna (actually a 52 ohm resistor) and the signal is really weak until you get quite close, more of a challenge this way?
I forgot the log, so if you find it either take a picture or describe the location.
Happy hunting!
73,
Barry – W1HFN
John Salmi, KB1MGI, writes on the foxhunting list on September 6, 2019 at 2:01 PM:
To all fox hunters and others:
I hope to see you all at the Northeast HamXposition @ Boxboro Saturday morning at 9am for my Fox Hunting Talk. And my RF Fingerprinting talk at 10 am.
Great fox hunting tips and stories about fox hunting adventures.
I thinking of holding off on placing out the Fox Box due to weather.
John KB1MGI
Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ, writes on the foxhunting list on September 1, 2019 at 11:24 AM:
The KB1OIQ 2m and 80m foxes have been deployed. I will leave them out until Tuesday evening around 6 PM. I’m 99% certain the 2m battery will last. The lifetime of the 80m battery has been improved but only experimentation will show me how long it will last.
The 2m fox frequency is 146.565 MHz. The 80m fox frequency is the TV color burst frequency: 3.5795 MHz.
Subtract 1 character from this encoded message to get the clue as to where the foxes are hidden.
Example: TEXAS becomes UFYBT
DJEFS NJMM QPOE NVMUJQMF FOUSBODFT
KB1MGI: I still have your 80m fox receiver. Please contact me so I can get it back to you.
Have fun and 73,
Alan Hicks, KD1D, writes on the foxhunting list on August 30, 2019 at 4:24 PM:
The KD1D Fox transmitter is OTA as of 1600 EDT on Friday Aug 30.
Since it’s a holiday weekend, I made it fairly easy to find in the Nutting Road area [of Westford]. Very little bushwhacking should be required.
I am working on some new enclosures that allow the use of a bigger battery, but for now, I expect it to run for at least 2 days.
Happy Hunting and a great Labor Day Weekend to all!
73 de KD1D
Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ, writes on the fox-hunting list at 10:53 AM on August 10, 2019:
Fox hunters: get ready!
I am headed out shortly to hide two foxes in Westford. Get your gear ready for 2m and 80m fox hunting!
I will send another email in an hour or so with a clue about the location.
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Wait until 12:30 PM before fox hunting in Westford. The highly encrypted clue uses the ROT1 decrpytion algorithm.
BCDE_UFYBT_SPBE_BCDE