Fox Oring is a variation of the sport of
Amateur Radio Direction Finding. Fox Oring is a timed
race in which individual competitors use a
topographic map
In modern mapping, a topographic map or topographic sheet is a type of map characterized by large- scale detail and quantitative representation of relief features, usually using contour lines (connecting points of equal elevation), but histori ...
and a
magnetic compass to
navigate through diverse, wooded terrain while searching for
radio transmitters. The term is derived from the use of the term ''fox hunting'' to describe recreational
radio direction finding activity and an abbreviation of the word ''
orienteering
Orienteering is a group of sports that involve using a map and compass to navigation, navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain whilst moving at speed. Participants are given a topographical map, usually a specia ...
''.
Description
Like
Amateur Radio Direction Finding, Fox Oring is a
sport
Sport is a physical activity or game, often Competition, competitive and organization, organized, that maintains or improves physical ability and skills. Sport may provide enjoyment to participants and entertainment to spectators. The numbe ...
that combines the skills of
orienteering
Orienteering is a group of sports that involve using a map and compass to navigation, navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain whilst moving at speed. Participants are given a topographical map, usually a specia ...
and
radio direction finding. Fox Oring requires more orienteering skills than
ARDF. In a Fox Oring course, the
radio transmitters put out very little power, and can be received over only very short distances, often no more than 100 meters. The location of each transmitter will be indicated on the map with a circle. The transmitter does not need to be exactly at the circle's center or even located inside the circle, but one should be able to receive its transmissions everywhere within the area indicated by the circle. A competitor must use orienteering skills to navigate to the area of the circle on the map and then use radio direction finding skills to locate the very low power transmitter.
Fox Oring has increased popularity and it's now an official part of the
International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 championship.
There are
computer games, including algorithms for
programmable calculators.
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See also
* Radiosport
* Orienteering
Orienteering is a group of sports that involve using a map and compass to navigation, navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain whilst moving at speed. Participants are given a topographical map, usually a specia ...
* Amateur radio
Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is the use of the radio frequency radio spectrum, spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emer ...
*
References
* ARDF Reg-1 Working group web page with championship rule
* 20th IARU Region 1 ARDF Championships 201
* VERON Dutch Radio Amateur Club (2011)
"International FoxOring Championship Maasmechelen (Belgium) 23.07.11"
. Retrieved Nov. 9, 2011.
* VERON Dutch Radio Amateur Club (2010)
. Retrieved Nov. 9, 2011.
* Deutscher Amateur-Radio Club (2010)
Retrieved Mar. 27, 2011.
* Deutscher Amateur-Radio Club (2009)
Retrieved Mar. 27, 2011.
* Deutscher Amateur-Radio Club (2008)
Retrieved Nov. 5, 2008.
* Deutscher Amateur-Radio Club (2007)
Retrieved Oct. 28, 2007.
Radiosport
Radio navigation
Orienteering
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