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The Next Albuquerque Transmitter Hunt

 

 

Next Albuquerque CAR hunt

Note Car hunts are currently being announced on the email list group.

May , 2006

First Hunt Sunday May 7, 2006
Second Hunt Saturday May 20,2006 @ 9 AM
Frequency 145.565 MHz
Talk-In Frequency 146.90 (-, 67Hz PL) Albuquerque repeater
Rule modifications

TBA by Huntmaster via email

Rules See Carhunt rules page
Directions

NOTE: We are currently looking for a new CAR hunt start point. Call in on the talk in repeater for directions. As soon as a new location is picked the directions below will be revised.

 

Please be prepared for any inclement weather, and monitor the talk-in repeater. Depending on the schedules of the rest of the hunters, cokes and a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant to tell stories may take place at the conclusion of the hunt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next Albuquerque ARDF hunt
June, 2006
Date

Had a fun event in July. Next ARDF will be in the fall. Stay tuned for date.

Bands

VHF

Talk-In Frequency 145.565
First Start Time 1 PM
Course Setter  
ARDF Site Site 3 (Doc Long)
Directions Directions to ARDF Site 1 ,  ARDF Site 2 & ARDF Site 3 from Albuquerque.
Rules See ARDF rules page.
Misc Info

If you are not a member of the ABQARDF list server and are planning on attending please email Jerry Boyd . This will ensure that we have enough maps on hand. Also If for some reason we have to cancel or postpone the event we can contact you.

Competitors are advised to carry water and whistles.

Maps

Sedillo (Site 1)

1:15000 11X17

Sedillo Ridge ( Site 2 )

1:10000 11X17

Doc Long (Site 3)

1:10000 11X17

Note a $5 fee must be paid for each Doc Long map used. please make check out to New Mexico Orienteers.

Please be prepared for any inclement weather, and monitor the talk-in repeater.

 

 

 

 

Directions to ARDF site #1(Sedillo) from Albuquerque
1
Take I-40 east from Albuquerque.
2
At 6.2 miles from Albuquerque (tramway exit) Take highway 14 (NM337) south.
3
After going ~ 9 miles south on S14 turn east on Oak flats road.
4
Continue east on Oak Flats road past USFS Oak flats area (~ 1 mile from S14). Continue past open space gate (~2.2 miles from S14).
5
Park at small open area just before road takes sharp turn south (~2.7 Miles from S14).

 

Directions to ARDF site #2 (Sedillo Ridge) from Albuquerque
1
Take I-40 east from Albuquerque.
2
At 6.2 miles from Albuquerque (tramway exit) Take highway 14 (NM337) south.
3
After going ~ 5.3 miles south on S14 turn east on Forest road 242. Note: FR242 turns into a dirt road.
4
Continue down FR 242 to Bear Scat trail head and park in the open area on the south side of the road. Bear Scat trail head is located at 35 Deg 2 Min 5.05 Seconds North X 106 Deg 19 Min 11.06 Seconds West (NAD27CONUS Datum).

 

 

We welcome newcomers to participate, regardless of skill or previous experience. Send an email to abqthunt@yahoogroups.com if you are interested. See you there!