Radio Direction Finding Basics

Course Description

This is an introductory training course for hams who are interested in Radio Direction Finding.

Intended Audience

Any Ham that has an interest in directional finding and the techniques and equipment involved.

Prerequisites

• Valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license

Format

In person, 2–3 hours

Students should bring

• Copy of course materials (see below)
• Pen/pencil and pad of paper
• Any equipment they currently have or use for radio directional finding

Learning Objectives

• Describe what DF’ing is all about.
• Describe how to get started in DF’ing.
• Describe how to prepare for “the hunt”.
• Describe how to find a local T-Hunt
• Describe what techniques work for various situations.
• Describe the role of the Amateur Auxiliary and the FCC
• Explain how to escalate issues to the OOC.
• Explain where to go for more information.
• Elaborate on what other people use for DF’ing.

Topics Covered

• What is DF’ing
• What is a T-Hunt
• Issues with DF’ing
• DF tools and techniques
• ARRL Amateur Auxiliary
• Escalating jamming problems in SCV
• Helping out the SCV OOC