September 2009, Fremont T-hunt Results
Posted by af6aq on September 6th, 2009
The September Fremont Area transmitter hunt was yesterday(Saturday, September 5).
I hid the transmitter (fox box). There were several new people hunting so I made it an easy hunt. I hid it at Kato road just north of the bridge over Mission Blvd. Kato parallels 880 on the East side, just over the fence. I placed the fox box in a small bush next to the road, turned it on and waited. I only had waited 20 minutes when Steve and family showed up. Lowest mileage wins and they had only traveled 1.6 miles. They had taken the shortest route possible so the only question was would anyone tie for first place. No one did.
Actually finding me was a bit tricky for many. I was next to the brand new and very complex 880 / Mission Blvd interchange so most folks were confused by that, plus if you were on mission West of the last light before 880 (Warm Springs Blvd), you were forced on to 880, unlike the old interchange. You would drive by the fox but would have to go north or south on 880 to the next interchange before you could turn around, adding perhaps another 4 miles. ;> Also if you came down Warren Avenue instead of Mission and missed the turn at Kato, you would wind up over 880 into the industrial park west of 880. I am not sure how you could get back as that part of the interchange may not be finished yet.
When it was over, all 7 teams totaling 13 people had found me. The highest milage was Gary (KJ6AMG) at 9 miles but, since this was only his second hunt, the first without me, and he was testing out his new doppler system, (and because he is a good friend of mine ;> ) I awarded the “Opec” awarded for the highest milage to our most experienced hunter, Rich H. at 8.5 miles.
Then it was off to the near by Round table Pizza on mission Blvd for sustenance, libation and witty banter.
Steve will by the fox for next month’s Fremont Area hunt. See you there.
Don Safer KC6IPO