The event will take place at Haigh Hall Woodland Park, Wigan, WN2 1PE.
Click here for a map showing the location.
Format:
The key elements are as follows:
- this is the first of a seies of five competitions in RSGB Region 3 this year.
- the event will use the 80m amateur band for the hidden transmitters.
- The event will start at 1330
- 80m receivers with a directional antenna and 'Silva' style compasses will be available on loan.
- there will be a charge of £3 to participate.
- Registration and further information from John G0JJL at vhf-dx@radiouk.com.
- Before you come, check out the RSGB ARDF web site (www.rsgb.org>main site>onthe air>ARDF>Hints & Tips)
What to bring and what to wear:
- wear clothing suitable for walking around in woodland.
- bring one of those compasses with a rectangular base plate if you already own one
- bring some sort of lightweight A4 board onto which the map can be taped. Electrical tape works pretty well for this.
- bring a spirit pen to draw bearings onto the map. Red is best because red is not used on the map print.
- bring a whistle to summon help should you fall and incapacitate yourself. The alarm signal is 6 short blasts repeated at one minute intervals.
- please provide your own headphones (3.5mm plug).
The next event:
Regional competition at Beacon Fell Country Park, Goosargh, Preston PR3 2ER on Saturday 21st June. Competition starts at 1100 - £3 entry fee. Receiver and Compass loan available. 5 transmitters to be found using the 3.5 MHz band.
Safety
Competitors are responsible for their own safety and take part at their
own risk.
A whistle should be carried and the emergency signal is 6 short blasts
on the whistle, repeated at one minute intervals.
The area is used by walkers, for dog-walking and by the general public. Please be courteous to all other users in the wood.