Transmitter Hunts on V.H.F.

We have been hunting and hiding transmitters on two meters for the past three years. Every other Saturday night, weather or not, the San Fernando Valley gang get out their two meter gear and get on the hunt. Everyone is invited and there are no rules or regulations. It is surprising to see the different ages of people who turn out for these hunts. We have had babies in baskets to the very young at heart. Everyone has fun.

We all meet in the Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks War Memorial Park. At eight P.M. sharp the hidden transmitter calls “CQ The Hunt.” After checking in all the cars with the hidden transmitter we record each car's mileage. The winner will have the lowest mileage. This was done to eliminate