ARDF - amateur radio direction finding, is an exciting branch of amateur radio activities,  attracting people from youngsters and teenagers to experienced old timers and veterans. ARDF joins the amateur radio skills  like construction of transmitters and receivers, knowledge of HF and VHF propagations  phenomena, antenna patterns, evaluation of strength  and quality of received signals (and basic knowledge of Morse code too!) - with orienteering skills like proper using of map and its symbols, usage of compass and taking bearings and azimuths, continuous knowledge of own position in the terrain (without using of GPS satellite  equipment), and - last but not least - with physical  fitness  and ability to run a couple of kilometers in diversified terrain, mostly wooded. But over all, ARDF is a pleasure of being in direct contact with nature, of breathing the fresh and unpolluted air, of joining  with friends from different amateur radio clubs and societies.

Tens and hundreds  of ARDF events are organized every year by the local amateur radio clubs, amateur societies and on the highest level - by the  International Amateur Radio Union.

ARDF is not  only a joy for its enthusiasts. It is a powerful tool for attracting people, especially youngsters, towards the amateur radio.