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Today's Topics:
1. N1VG-11 balloon launch (scott_at_opentrac.org)
2. Re: N1VG-11 balloon launch (Stephen Brown Jr)
3. Re: N1VG-11 balloon launch (Stephen H. Smith)
4. RE: N1VG-11 balloon launch (scott_at_opentrac.org)
5. RE: N1VG-11 balloon launch (Andrew Rich)
6. Re: N1VG-11 balloon launch (Stephen H. Smith)
7. Re: N1VG-11 balloon launch (Stephen H. Smith)
8. RE: N1VG-11 balloon launch (scott_at_opentrac.org)
9. RE: N1VG-11 balloon launch (scott_at_opentrac.org)
10. [OT] 4x20 High Contrast LCD Display available again... (Brian B. Riley)
11. Findu problem? (Ron Tonneson)
12. RE: Findu problem? (Stan Olson)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 10:00:41 -0800
From: <scott_at_opentrac.org>
Subject: [aprssig] N1VG-11 balloon launch
Weather permitting, this Saturday we'll be launching a balloon from
somewhere along CA highway 14 about 35 miles north of Mojave. It'll be on
144.39 and will have digipeating enabled - if you're in range, give it a
try (via N1VG-11 or AIR1). We'll be launching at around 9:00, and the
flight should take around two hours. I've written up a brief web page for
the launch at http://n1vg.net/balloon.
We're going to be short on people, and I could really use someone to
monitor the flight remotely and help with landing predictions, and possibly
to act as a backup to send cutdown commands if it gets away. Maybe we can
get an IGate configured to pass objects to make it easier to relay
prediction information. If you're interested in volunteering, let me know.
We could also use volunteers for tracking and recovery. If you're in the
area, feel free to join in. Current predictions put the landing site
somewhere near Baker.
Scott
N1VG
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 13:50:16 -0500
From: "Stephen Brown Jr" <stephen.brown75_at_gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [aprssig] N1VG-11 balloon launch
That's very cool and I'll look for it this weekend.
73's
Stephen
N1VLV
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:50:42 -0800
From: "Stephen H. Smith" <wa8lmf2_at_aol.com>
Subject: Re: [aprssig] N1VG-11 balloon launch
What altitude do you think this thing is likely to reach? (I'm trying
to set an appropriate range of altitude color-coding for UI-HeightTrack.)
--
Stephen H. Smith wa8lmf (at) aol.com
EchoLink Node: 14400 [Think bottom of the 2M band]
Home Page: http://wa8lmf.com --OR-- http://wa8lmf.net
NEW! TNC Test CD
http://wa8lmf.net/TNCtest
JavAPRS Filter Port 14580 Guide
http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/JAVaprsFilters.htm
"APRS 101" Explanation of APRS Path Selection & Digipeating
http://wa8lmf.net/DigiPaths
Updated "Rev G" APRS http://wa8lmf.net/aprs
Symbols Set for UI-View,
UIpoint and APRSplus:
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:58:10 -0800
From: <scott_at_opentrac.org>
Subject: RE: [aprssig] N1VG-11 balloon launch
Probably around 100,000 feet. I don't think any amateur balloons have made
it much beyond 120,000.
Scott
N1VG
>What altitude do you think this thing is likely to reach? (I'm trying
>to set an appropriate range of altitude color-coding for UI-HeightTrack.)
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 06:23:27 +1000
From: "Andrew Rich" <vk4tec_at_tech-software.net>
Subject: RE: [aprssig] N1VG-11 balloon launch
Smith'" <wa8lmf2_at_aol.com>
Will it be flying a tinytraker ?
Sorry I just had to throw that in.
Hardware run down please Scott
Jealous
Andrew Rich
Amateur radio callsign VK4TEC
email: vk4tec_at_tech-software.net <mailto:vk4tec_at_tech-software.net>
web: http://www.tech-software.net
Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 12:32:13 -0800
From: "Stephen H. Smith" <wa8lmf2_at_aol.com>
Subject: Re: [aprssig] N1VG-11 balloon launch
OK I've set HeightTrack to color-code from black through
brn-red-org-yellow from 0 -100,000 feet. This will make the tracks of any
vehicles on the desert floor come out black while the balloon should have a
vari-colored track.
Are you going to have any HF radio out there? I think a 40 M or 60 M
NVIS dipole setup might be ideal for the distances involved.
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 12:35:51 -0800
From: "Stephen H. Smith" <wa8lmf2_at_aol.com>
Subject: Re: [aprssig] N1VG-11 balloon launch
vk4tec_at_tech-software.net wrote:
>Will it be flying a tinytraker ?
>
>Sorry I just had to throw that in.
The details are on the website cited in his initial announcement:
http://n1vg.net/balloon
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 12:37:05 -0800
From: <scott_at_opentrac.org>
Subject: RE: [aprssig] N1VG-11 balloon launch
Hardware:
Tracker2 (proto A board)
Two 2.1 MP CMOS cameras, 256 MB each
Garmin GPS 18 LVC
Heathkit HTX-202 at 1 watt
Twinlead J-pole antenna (unless I swap it out for a vertical)
8xAA lithium battery pack
MR6 clone transmitter (147.500 MHz) with CR123A battery
Parachute, radar reflector, and Kaymont KCl 1200 balloon
Will have temperature and voltage telemetry, plus an external temperature
probe if I can find where I put it. Oh, and an experimental cutdown device
if I have time to finish setting it up.
I hear they don't allow any balloon flights as all down there in Oz. Too
bad...
Scott
N1VG
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 12:39:34 -0800
From: <scott_at_opentrac.org>
Subject: RE: [aprssig] N1VG-11 balloon launch
I'm going to be very light on radio hardware. I haven't even done any
t-hunting in a long time. I'll also be in a rental vehicle, so I won't be
loading it up with a ton of heavy equipment. Hopefully APRS messaging will
work out there.
Scott
N1VG
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>Are you going to have any HF radio out there? I think a 40 M or 60 M NVIS
>dipole setup might be ideal for the distances involved.
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2006 10:40:40 -0600
From: Ron Tonneson <ron.tonneson_at_gmail.com>
Subject: [aprssig] Findu problem?
In the past few days when I click on the Satellite tab on the Findu Google
map it says it does not have imagery at this zoom. I get the same at all
zoom levels. Is it just me having this problem?
Ron - K0QVF
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:07:12 -0600
From: "Stan Olson" <k9swx_at_k9swx.com>
Subject: RE: [aprssig] Findu problem?
Ron,
Yes, I'm getting the same thing for my station as well. Maybe google has
changed something in the past few days?
Stan, K9SWX
K9SWX-7 (Bicycle Mobile-D7A)
K9SWX-9 (Car-TT3)
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