Wheatley Has moved websites as of 8/5/2023
Quick facts: 433.250, Sponsored by RWK , out Weekends. Visible from the vehicle, but not necessarily vehicle accessible. - we like to push this rule.
Need a Hint? Call for Ki5NON on the RWK repeater 147.120Mhz PL:110.9 positive offset, not there? shoot me an email at Ki5NON@arrl.net and I'll get back to you soon.
Rules: Again Visible from the vehicle, it might be hard to spot and only from a certain angle, but you can see it, you may have to get out of the vehicle to get to it, but you will see it. Additionally, Wheatley has class. He only bunks down in comercial and public areas. you Will Not find Wheatley in someones front yard, down a residential alleyway, in an apartment complex, or underneath the local bridge. If you are uncomfortable where you are, chances are he isn't there.
Who/What is Wheatley?
Wheatley is an amateur radio "Fox" hosted by the RWK (Richardson Wireless Club) and featuring the voice of Wheatley from portal 2. the purpose of Wheatley is to provide an amateur radio (Ham) direction finding transmitter, which can be hunted on the weekend. Fox hunting provides a fun, free, and socially distanced form of weekend entertainment for radio enthusiasts everywhere. You do not have to be a member of RWK or even have a ham license to hunt Wheatley. Because no transmitting is required to hunt a fox, anyone can do it. Read more about RWK fox hunts Here
Sister Foxes: Bored, want more hunts? Check out these foxes
Freddy the Fox run by the MARC , this fox can be found in McKinney and is normally good for a harder hunt, beware, not all of the RWK rules apply. 434.500
Fox #1 The original mainstay RWK fox can be found on 144.500, normally located in Richardson
WA5WRL operates multiple foxes on the 1st and 3rd weekend of each month in the White Rock lake area. These foxes operate on a different set of rules and can often be a great starter fox for those comfortable with a walk.
Need a Hint? New to hunting? Want someone to hunt with? - contact Ki5NON - Ki5NON@arrl.net