WB6TOU-11 continues to report in this morning, its speed increased overnight being swept along by a robust upper altitude Jetstream. Telemetry reports put the balloons speed at over 75mph, altitude is stable at 41,142 ft. It’s track is heading out … Continue reading
Michael Grcevich
The high altitude balloon continues its travels, as the sun arose the solar panels began to generate power ,so the aprs transmitter can continue to report in. Following the jet stream, the balloon picked up speed and currently traveling at … Continue reading
As of 2:45 pm the balloon is cruising along at 50 mph. Telemetry reports sets the altitude at 41,686 ft. approaching Lovelock Nevada. Lat-40 06.66″ N Long- 118 46.82″ W course is 56 deg NE The transmitter runs on solar … Continue reading
Congratulations to David and Skip on a successful balloon launch WB6TOU-11 is aloft and can be viewed on aprs.fi. As of 10:30 am the balloon is traveling in a northerly direction toward Sacramento. We also have to report the launch … Continue reading
Due to changing wind and weather conditions forecasted for Saturday the balloon launch has been moved to Sunday March 8th at 9:30 am … Continue reading
On Saturday, March 7th Skip Chraft and I (David Voit) will be sending up a small balloon carrying a solar powered APRS transmitter. If all goes well, the balloon will ascend to about 40,000 feet and stay at that level. … Continue reading
First Swap of the Year Rain or Shine … Continue reading
This will be the 5th annual installment of this popular cycling event at Hogan Reservoir in the Valley Springs Area and will take on place March 22, 2020 This Fundraiser supports the Arts Education in our Calaveras schools. A 25 … Continue reading
Circle that date March 22 ,2020 for this popular cycling event held in Valley Springs Hogan Reservoir, radio coverage needed along the cycling event. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. … Continue reading
CARS members Patsy KN6XW and Jim KO6HV from Arnold are your hosts for the monthly breakfast held at the historic Murphys Hotel. Good food and service along with the CARS camaraderie. You can’t go wrong. A Must Do Event … Continue reading