Author: Patrick Sears
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Eno River Radio-O/ARDF 80m Classic, May 21, Results
This was highest number of entries Kelly and I have directed at a BOK ARDF event, 22 participants. We even ran out of the RFID card arm band holders that most people prefer and had to use a bunch of the bracelet holders. At least one participant wasn’t too happy about it. But for us…
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Open Radio-O/ARDF event at Carolina North Forest, April 24.
We will have an 80 m classic course at Carolina North Forest on April 24, Sunday. Park at the Orange County Health Department off of Homestead Rd (GPS 35.9483 -79.0649, Google maps link). Then follow the BOK signs to pick up your map. For more information about Radio-O/ARDF, see the BOK ARDF page. The course…
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Results for the Oct-10 80m practice at CNF
We had ten participants. This event had the most interesting post-race discussions we’ve ever witnessed at one of our events. All of it regarded the possible route choices. It’s challenging to come up with new courses at CNF but trying to do so sometimes leads to some strange outcomes. Thank you to everyone who came…
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2021-09-12 – ARDF 2m Classic, Eno River State Park — Results.
Nine participants came out run the course. It was exciting to try Charles’ 2m transmitters in a rugged environment. There was much discussion of how reflections might come out differently with different antenna types, how power levels and terrain affected readings, and different techniques for figuring out where transmitters are given some misleading signals. Ah,…
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Open Radio-O/ARDF 80m & 2m CNF – Results
We had wonderful weather. Eight participants came out to run the course. With the centrally located start, we expected many different course choices. It was fun afterward to hear how participants planned their runs. In addition to the complexity of the course, several participants went on both the 80m and 2m course, adding exhaustion to…
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Open Radio-O/ARDF event at Carolina North Forest, Sep. 5.
We will have an 80 m classic course at Carolina North Forest on September 5, Sunday. Park at the end of Municipal Drive (GPS 35.9365 -79.0661, Google maps link). Then follow the BOK signs to pick up your map. There is a five minute walk from the pick-up area to the start. For more information…
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Open Radio-O/ARDF 2m Classic at Eno River State Park, Sep. 12.
We will have an 2 m classic course at the Eno River State Park Few’s Ford Access on Sunday, September 12, GPS 36.0742 -79.0055. For more information about Radio-O/ARDF, see the BOK ARDF page. Starts 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The course closes at 3:00 PM. Registration. Pre-registration to a particular start window is required.…
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Radio-O/ARDF Eno – October 25, 2020 – Results
It rained, it rained, all day. But fifteen participants still came out to race for the foxes. There were slippery roots, muddy depressions, and pointy rocks hidden under leaves. During the post race discussions a number of adventures were recounted. With everyone staying in good cheer it was a super fun event. This was mostly…
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Open Radio-O/ARDF event at Eno River State Park, October 25, 2020.
Registration for this event is now closed. We will have an 80 m classic course at the Eno River State Park Few’s Ford Access on Sunday, October 25, GPS 36.0742 -79.0055. For more information about Radio-O/ARDF, see the BOK ARDF page. Starts 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The course closes at 3:00 PM. Some notes…
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ARDF/Radio-Orienteering – 80m Classic at Carolina North Forest – 2020-05-31 – Results.
We had a nice day of radio-orienteering at Carolina North Forest. We had ten participants come out to search for foxes. The rain finally stopped the day before. The ground was still pretty wet but the temperature was wonderful. We have pictures from the event here. It was down-sized 80m classic. Shorter distances. No start…