[Vanhackspace] High Altitude Balloon

[Andy]

Came across this which might be of interest:

https://www.fairradio.com/catalog.php?mode=viewitem&item=6176

the same outfit also carries surplus traditional radiosonde as well as
hydrogen generators for filling said balloon.

AB




On Mon, 2010-03-29 at 10:07 -0700, Alexandre Harvey wrote:
> A few years ago, I looked into doing this, for the radio you may want
> to take a look at
> https://www.argentdata.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=81&osCsid=b93a6a254608135431caf0db1c9027dd
> 
> Be warned you should have a HAM with there advanced license to use one
> of those, but to be honest, HAMs are self policing, so as long as you
> have a HAM, you should be fine.
> 
> Alex
> 
> On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 9:52 AM, Roger Korus <rkorus at gmail.com> wrote:
>         Hey everyone,
>         
>         I haven't had the chance to get involved with vanhackspace
>         yet, as I'm still somewhat new to Vancouver and settling in.
>         But I have been lurking for a while..
>         Although I won't be able to make a Tuesday meeting, I'd be
>         interested in helping out with this project...
>         
>         By way of experience I'm a youngish Electrical Engineer, and
>         I've specialized in RF design in my short career.. Plus I'm a
>         HAM geek. :)
>         
>         Cheers;
>         Roger
>         
>         
>         
>         On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 7:31 AM, Ninety Nein
>         <ninetynein at gmail.com> wrote:
>                 Here's the same story, different article.  The first
>                 article doesn't mention that he uses his GPS to get
>                 close to the unit, then he uses radio telemetry to
>                 find it.  Check it out:
>                 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1260323/British-aerospace-enthusiast-takes-NASA-style-photographs-using-helium-balloon-pocket-camera.html
>                 
>                 
>                 Tyson
>                 
>                 
>                 
>                 
>                 On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 4:44 AM, Luke Closs
>                 <lukecloss at gmail.com> wrote:
>                         BALOOOOOON NIGHT!
>                         
>                         
>                         On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 11:26 PM, Paul Fisher
>                         <paul at 2fishconsulting.com> wrote:
>                         > I have been interested in sending up a
>                         balloon for a long time.  I also
>                         > would like to participate.
>                         >
>                         > There is currently a hackerspace challenge
>                         on this topic:
>                         > http://www.workshop88.com/space/
>                         >
>                         >
>                         > Since there seems to be enough interest,
>                         let's set a meeting to discuss "The
>                         > Plan".
>                         >
>                         >
>                         >
>                         > ________________________________
>                         > From: John Schaub
>                         [mailto:johnjschaub at gmail.com]
>                         > To: vanhackspace at lists.uselessdegree.net
>                         > Sent: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:40:35 -0700
>                         > Subject: [Vanhackspace] High Altitude
>                         Balloon
>                         >
>                         > It was nice meeting you all Tuesday. One of
>                         the projects I'd like to
>                         > work on is balloon photography. I was
>                         wondering is anyone working on
>                         > something similar or would anyone be
>                         interested in collaborating. I'm
>                         > thinking something very basic to start and
>                         build up from there.
>                         >
>                         > John
>                         >
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