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Michael Grcevich
The last report of the high altitude balloon was departing the cultural and historical country of Japan when it entered the North Pacific Sunday evening. Nothing has been heard since that day, could it have been pushed more North along … Continue reading
Hi, Just wanted to drop a note on the status of Calaveras ARES. I have not received any more information on COVID-19 from our OES. All I can suggest is that you follow the protocols being send out by the … Continue reading
Dear Friends of RideandWalk4Art, The Calaveras County Arts Council has officially cancelled the March 22, 2020 RideandWalk4Art Event. We are hoping to reschedule this event in Fall 2020. In advance, thank you for your support and assistance in planning this … Continue reading
We all know the World has been upside down, family schedules changed, plans cancelled or on hold. Most of us at home hunkered down, start dreaming of far away places, David Voit and Skip’s WB6TOU-11 balloon is doing that! As … Continue reading
Club business meeting Roundtable Pizza 27 N. Main St. Angels Camp come at 5:30 for social and pizza time. Meeting follows … Continue reading
A period of silence occurred as the small balloon made its trek across the Atlantic Ocean. With hopeful hearts and minds plus crossed fingers, a series of signals were heard from the coast of Lituania. Telemetry reports the balloons speed … Continue reading
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
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