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by Tangurena2 335 days ago
Very easy.

"Huff Duff" is WW2 technology.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-frequency_direction_findi...

The units used for detecting and locating clandestine transmitters started WW2 as large truck mounted facilities to hand carried units (with antennas) that fit inside suitcase-sized containers.

Modern ham groups engage in transmitter hunting as part of organized events. Bunny hunting and fox hunting are alternate names for such activities.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmitter_hunting

How to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN-c5DQFuhI

Governments use much large automated facilities:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circularly_disposed_antenna_ar... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/FRD-10

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Thanks!