[NLRS] ConHAB Launch, April 8

[Glen Overby]

Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2006 08:59:00 -0500
From: Paul Seifert <seifert at cord.edu>
Subject: ConHAB Launch, April 8
To: balloons at space.edu, rrra-list at listserv.rrra.org, thockert at ideaone.net,
        Kevin Rezac <kevin at ccvsoftware.com>, Glen Overby <goverby at charter.net>,
        glehmac at CLEMSON.EDU, wallio at crosspaths.net, landa at cord.edu,
        Lee Jorgenson <n0wq at collinscom.net>, williamduppler at yahoo.com,
        OTRO1563 at AOL.COM, toanders at cord.edu, dpalbert at cord.edu

The weekend approaches.  The Concordia High-Altitude BalloonSats group 
is prepping for a launch. 

The plan right now is for a launch on Saturday, April 8, at 10:00am CDT 
(15:00 UT).  We will launch from 12 miles south of Valley City, at the 
Duppler farm north of Kathryn, ND (46d 44.940 N, 97d 58.9 W).

Primary frequencies:  145.700 MHz, APRS
                                  144.390 MHz, APRS (PocketTracker)

We will also plan to fly the simplex repeater, but the frequency for 
that has yet to be determined (something on 70cm).  Expected burst 
altitude is 80,000+.  We are flying only a 1200g balloon, so I don't 
anticipate it reaching 100,000'.  Right now the weather looks marginal 
at best, and with the flooding situation here in the Red River Valley, 
there is an even chance it won't happen this weekend.  I'll keep 
everyone posted at conditions change.

We desperately need help at the launch site, so if you are interested, 
let me know.

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Paul Seifert, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Physics Department
Concordia College
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