While I have not participated in the FOX hunts lately, I use the skills learned regularly. Last night I managed to work VP6DI and realized that I did so by applying the operating skills developed working the Foxes. So to all th Foxes and those who organize and manage the hunts, I want to express my appreciation for providing a fun event and a training ground for improving skills. It is one thing to read about various operating techniques and another to actually use and practice them. Fox hunts provide a great way to do the latter without undue pressure.
When I first heard the wall of noise over 10Kc on CW it was a bit overwhelming. Then I just went about ignoring the DX spots, finding where he was listeninng, following his pattern and determining the timing of successful calls as if it was a Fox hunt. Result was a QSO and by adding a quick TNX got a nice reply back so I know it was good. All with a modest station. I owe it to this list which lead me to the fox hunt and the hunts themselves. Thanks to all.
In case you are after VP6DI, it seems the 15M ops are best. The 15M CW op really keeps a high rate going, but it is smooth and pleasant all around.
You can also pick up a good deal of info if you can find them talking to the pilots.
The 15M SSB Op takes time to explain operations from time to time as well.
The SSB pileups are a real mess though.
The XR0X operation seems good too with four stations on 10M yesterday. Worked easily.
Again, thanks to all who mmake the Fox hunts possible.
Ed Lawson
K1VP
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