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Radio Society of Great Britain
ARDF BC2026
Sat 9 May 2026
Summary
This event is Day 2 of the 2026 RSGB ARDF Championships.
This will be a five transmitter course using the 80m band.
Location
Burbage Common, Hinckley
Nearest Post Code LE10 3DY
click here for a map showing the location of the car park.
Directions
The area is conveniently accessed from the layby on the B4668 (Old A47) north east of Hinckley.
Format of Event
The event will conform to the general principles of IARU events. There will be five transmitters to be found
The transmitters will be separated by at least 300m and the nearest transmitter to the Start will be more than 300m away.
Sport Ident 'punching' will be used to confirm that each transmitter has been visited. There will be 'dibbers' for hire by competitors who do not have one of their own.
Map
Scale is 1:7,500. Size A4 portrait. Printed in four colours on waterproof paper.
There will be a time limit of 2.5 hours to complete the course. Competitors who are over time will be listed in the results below those who are inside the time and have found at least one transmitter.
Timetable
1000 Registration opens. Information sheets issued to ALL entrants.
1030-1130 Starts at 5 minute intervals
1330 Courses close
Entries
Entry fee is £5.
The results will be posted on this web site as soon as possible after the event.
Procedures
Registration and Finish for the competition will be in the car park. There will be a walk of approximately 400m to the start
The 'flags'for the competition will be 15cm side length.
Safety
Competitors are responsible for their own safety and take part at their own risk. No smoking in the forest. Whistles should be carried (the emergency signal is 6 blasts repeated at 1 minute intervals).
Loan Equipment
Receivers for 3.5MHz are available on loan at no extra cost (unless you lose the receiver, when the cost is £50). Contact the organiser (address below) to reserve.
Enquiries
Post a message on the ARDF reflector RSGB-ARDF@groups.io
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