This cache is part of a series of GeoCaches that will introduce
you to some of the Amateur Radio Repeaters around Ontario.
If you are an amateur radio operator, each cache contains the
callsign and frequency of a repeater that can be heard from the
cache area, so you can chat with some of the local hams on your way
back to the car, or on your way to the next cache.
There is a code word and repeater call sign on the first page of
the log book. Save this information if you want to go for the final
later.
The Bear Paw repeater is located 100km south of
Dryden off Hwy 502 on the way to Fort Frances. The tower is a 260',
operated by solar, owned by Abitibi Consolidated. It is part of the
Pine Tree Intertie System and linked south to Dryden. The repeater
is operated by the Amateur Radio Society of Dryden.
Operating frequency of this 2m repeater is 145.425-.
For Information about Amateur Radio visit RAC.
This cache is located about 1.3km south of the Bear Paw repeater
on Provincial Highway 502. It is located on the west side of the
highway. The cache location is quite easy to access. The rock cut
is only a few feet tall with plenty of natural steps to make ascend
easy. The cache is hidden amongst some rocks.
The container is a disguised ammo can. There is a special gift
for the first person to find this cache. Besides the obligatory log
book, pen, pencil and information sheet it contains the following
trade items:
- Incense sticks
- Mini zip ties
- Simm stick (good key fob)
- Fancy pen