Paul is doing the vast majority of the work to put GPSL-2002 together so I will bow deeply to him and accept this motto. However, we should understand how unusual it is to reach 100,000ft. In

Points well made, Ralph. I'll just leave the proposal on the table, see if we form a critical mass to move this project forward. My goal is not to break the distance record, but rather to navigate

I've designed a logo for GPSL but arranged to leave the diskette at home. I'll post it tomorrow. I'd like the motto for this year's GPSL to be, "100,000 feet. Been There, Done That". Paul

All of these "around-the-world" attempts were flying in the busy 15-35kft altitude range but they were using altitude encoded radar transponders and in constant communication with air traffic control.

Yes, I am appraised that the 30-40k feet altitude I mention is 'right in the middle of the jetways', but I recently read "Around the World in 20 days" by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Smith, the team

Well in a month, I'll be crewing for the RAAM and will travel from Portland, OR to Pensacola, FL basically non-stop. It took Fabio a little over 9 days to ride the race a couple of years ago, hope to

Ralph, I'm planning to work on the GPSL logo again this weekend. However, when I search my PC in the classroom, I can't find the topo map you emailed. I may have it at home. But if I don't, then

The discussion of Mean Zonal Winds (MZW) at http://users.crosspaths.net/~wallio/MZW.html helps us start planning toward a long distance mission (but lets plan toward more than 703.02 miles to give us

The main thing that hits me about your idea is, the altitude you are talking is right in the jetways. I don't think you would get clearance for a flight plan like that. I think you would be better

All: It's been an idea of mine to launch a zero-pressure balloon from here in Denver, and float it low (30-40k feet probably) from here to Manhattan KS, about 500 miles east of here. I keep

I like the idea. I assume recovery crews here would send a series of DTMF tones to terminate the flight? One concern is the altitude of the flight. 30-40k feet will keep the balloon in the

Paul, A less than timely response. My intent is to use our records listing as the backbone of my discussion paper. I will add my comments to each category and encourage attendees to contribute

I will tracking mine the hard way using direction findingequipment like we used in the early 1990's for now. I had a offer from ka0jlf todo APRS but that will depend on the total weight of thepayload.

KCATVG - Kansas City Amateur TelevisionGroup FrequencySummary Name Mode Power Frequency Changeable? *Notes KD0FW ATV 5 Watts 439.250 MHz Crystal KD0FW Simplex Rptr

Are you sending up a tracker or are you getting a lift from someone? As far as the tracker, are you slotting your packets? And also at what times? Thanks, Paul

ANSR - Arizona Near Space Research Frequency Summary Name Mode Power Frequency Changeable? KD7LMO-11 APRS 500mW 445.950 MHz Synthesized 420-450 KD7LMO-11 Repeater In

Frequencies Name Mode Power Frequency Changeable? TVNSP Packet 340 mW 144.34 yes Paul

I've made the requested changes to the file and changed the name to reflect only the ANSR payloads. The file is in the Files section of the Yahoo group page. From

One o more item needs to be added to the frequency coordination form. Please add if you can change frequencies and how easy. This won't be a problem for APRS, as we'll use the same frequency.

I can keep track of the various modes, frequencies, etc. I've gotten some input from Mike KD0FW off-list for his payload(s). I looked at KD7LMO's inputs in the files area. I had previously