[K3PZN-List] Fw: iHAB-7 Launch Announcement

[Curt Milton]

Other flying objects -- this one with HF - so it should be copiable here as well.  
 
speaking of HF -- SFI = 190.  where are those solar-cycle doomsayers (that I didn't believe knew they knew) now !  

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: WA0ITP <wa0itp at mchsi.com>
To: qrp-l at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 11:36 PM
Subject: [QRP-L] iHAB-7 Launch Announcement

Flight details below.  This one is flying an NS-40 40M beacon.
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I love this radio stuff !
72, 73  Terry, WAØITP
wa0itp at wa0itp.com
www.wa0itp.com
www.4sqrp.com
www.qrpspots.com



----- Original Message ----- 
From: w0otm at w0otm.com 
To: wa0itp at mchsi.com 
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 9:58 AM
Subject: iHAB-7 Launch Announcement



iHAB-7 Launch Announcement

The iHAB Team is excited to announce the next launch of the iHAB Project! iHAB-7 is scheduled to launch October 2, 2011 at 16:00Z (11AM CDT).  The launch is in conjunction with the Southeast Iowa Hamfest, located on the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty, Iowa.  For those who wish to watch the launch in person, the iHAB Team is asking and encouraging you to enjoy the Southeast Iowa Hamfest.  Gates open at 7AM, all tickets are $5, kids (14 and under) are FREE.  Preflight will begin at 15:00Z (10AM CDT).

So far the predictive maps are showing for a favorable flight, and close downrange landing location (< 25 miles).  Those who wish to chase are welcome to, but please ensure you're equiped with the proper gear. (Radios, APRS, hiking shoes, ect)

The iHAB Team is excited to fly another "FUN" payload. Including a 40 Meter QRP CW Beacon, UHF Simplex Repeater, and Hi-Def Video.

Visit http://www.ihabproject.com/iHAB-7/ for updated Flight News, and Launch Information.

===  The launch of iHAB-7 will be webcast LIVE starting at 10AM CDT, so please plan to visit Mission Control. ===

http://www.ihabproject.com/Tracker/?vehicle=&mission_id=iHAB-7



FlightComm:
  a.. WØMME - Muscatine, IA
  146.31Ø- PL:192.8 
  b.. WØJV - Iowa City, IA
  146.85Ø- 
  c.. KDØMVJ - Iowa City, IA
  145.29Ø- PL: 192.8 

LIVE UHF Payload Audio:
[ - Here -]

Telemetry & Tracking:
  a.. Live! Tracker -> HERE
  b.. APRS (legacy)
  Balloon Telementry-> HERE
  Chase Vehicle Telementry-> HERE
  Both Telementry-> HERE 


Propulsion
600g He

Payload #1:
APRS - WØOTM-11
144.39Mhz
OpenTracker+
Alinco DJ-C7 - VHF/UHF 3ØØ/5ØØmw

UHF Parrot Simplex Repeater
446.ØØmhz PL 1ØØ.ØØ

4ØM QRP Beacon
4 Watts 
7.028 Mhz 
"W0OTM iHAB-7 High Altitude Balloon"
Sample Audio
Four State QRP Group
NS-40 Class E Transmitter


GoPro® HD HERO
1080p HD video



Keep Looking Up!
Marshall Dias - W0OTM





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