Learn Radio Orienteering (aka, ARDF) as the pros learned it. Nadia Scharlau, KO4ADV, got her start in radio-O at age 13 and went on to become a world champion. Later, she taught classes to beginners who became world champions themselves. She still uses the same no-frustration step-by-step approach by which she learned the sport 40+ years ago. Now you can learn that way, too.

Beginner classes are for those new to the sport who want to learn how it is played. Emphasis will be placed on learning to use a radio receiver. Those who have attended previous beginner class sessions and would like a refresher course are also welcome.

Classes are free, but you need to register in our store. Class size is limited to 12 participants.

A short 80m classic practice course will be set up each week, which experienced radio orienteers can use for practice. Everyone needs to register.

Details

• Event Type: Radio Orienteering Beginner Training on the 80m band
• Dates: Saturday, April 12; Saturday, April 19; and Saturday, April 26
  Note: classes are held on consecutive Saturdays. There will be two unique class sessions with new material at each one for those who can attend both days. The third session will be a short course for individual practice, and will serve as a “make-up day” for those who missed an earlier class. If you can’t make it to all three, attend the days you can.
• Location: 6898 Stagville Rd, Bahama, NC 27503
  GPS: 36.141983, -78.851534
  This is a private residence not far from Horton Grove. Please drive slowly along gravel roads, and park only in indicated locations near the house.
• Start Time: Everyone should arrive by 11 AM
• Class Ends / Course Closes: 2:00 PM
• Instructors: Nadia, KO4ADV, and Charles, NZØI

All necessary equipment will be provided at no charge. New concepts will be introduced in sequence at each session, but if you can’t attend all sessions, just come when you can. Previously covered concepts will be reviewed at each session so that you can jump right in.

Class 1: A short beginner course will be set with constantly-operating transmitters. You will learn how to use your receiver.

Class 2: A longer beginner course will be set with “cycling” transmitters. You will learn how to locate radio orienteering “foxes” efficiently.

Class 3: Go solo on a “cycling” beginner course to practice your skills.

We will be hiking the courses together as a group, so please arrive on time to avoid getting left behind!

Those who complete both class sessions may want to try radio orienteering on the weekend of May 10-11 in Asheboro, NC!

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