Radio Society of Great Britain
Regional Event at Lurgan NI

Important Information
The event will be run with social distancing. If you intend to support the event then please request a map to be sent to you before the event. E-Mail Jamie Robinson 2I0FVX, 2i0fvx@gmail.com

Venue:

Lurgan Park, Windsor Ave, Lurgan, Craigavon BT67 9BG
The key elements are as follows:
- the series will use the 80m amateur band for the hidden transmitters.
- there will be five hidden transmitters deployed.
- the five hidden transmitters send for one minute, one after the other, all on the same frequency.
- Sanitised 80m receivers with a built-in directional antenna will be available on loan. You need to request one in advance (when you request a map).
- there will be a letter of the alphabet on display beside each transmitter. Collect these letters as proof of visiting each transmitter. Keep 2m apart from any other person throughout the event.
- there will be no charge for the event thus obviating any risk associated with cash handling.

What to Bring and What to Wear:
Wear clothing suitable for walking around in woodland. Please bring an Orienteering style compass and a pair of earphones with a 3.5mm jack to be used for the receivers, (if you don’t have either of these items, you can purchase on the day £5 for a compass and £2 for earphones) bring some sort of lightweight A4 board a clipboard onto which the map (supplied) can be taped. Electrical tape works pretty well for this, a spirit pen to draw bearings onto the map, Red is best because red is not used on the map print.
Please bring a 2m HT to keep in contact with the organisers and in case of emergencies.
Timings:
1000 Registration opens 1300 Registration opens
1100 First starter 1400 First starter
1130 Last starter 1430 Last starter
1300 Course closes 1600 Course closes

Help and Tuition:

- there will be tuition on how to operate the 'sense' feature on the 80m DF receiver.

- there will be some roving helpers in the area who could come to your aid if there are things that you need clarifying during the competition.

- One of these mentors will 'shadow' you if you are still getting to grips with the techniques and wish to avail yourself of this offer. Please ask at Registration.

- check out the RSGB website www.nationalradiocentre.co.uk/ardf/hints.html

- there will be a beacon transmitter on 3542kHz. This is to assist you to get back to the start/finish if you get completely lost. The beacon will have no letter of the alphabet for you to 'collect'.

Safety

Competitors are responsible for their own safety and take part at their own risk.
The area is used by walkers, for dog-walking and by the general public. Please be courteous to all other users in the wood.
Free car parking is available at Robert St, Lurgan, Craigavon BT27 5RQ The meeting point is near the fountain at the Windsor Avenue entrance