I am going to start putting repeaters into my new Yaesu FT2D. I have a few questions: 1. How do you select the repeaters to use for your launches? 2. How do you decide on the frequencies to use for th

Our Civil Air Patrol Squadron got some Raspberry Pi kits for STEM activities. We might have a couple left over when we are done. I am wondering if there are any kits or additional "sensors" we can add

Is there an alternative to aprs.fi? I was counting on aprs.fi for our planned HAB flights in OK. Jason KF5UEF

Our Civil Air Patrol unit in Oklahoma is trying to organize a high altitude balloon launch for its cadets. We are trying to accomplish the following goals for the equipment: 1. APRS position reporting

Thank you very much for the information. Jason

Group 1 of the Oklahoma Wing CAP is trying to organize a test flight of a HAB with the goal of expanding and doing more flights for squadrons in the wing and schools in Oklahoma. Who is a good supplie

The bottom line seems to be one almost has to WORK AT causing the hydrogen to burn. Normal common sense behavior and procedure should not present an unacceptable risk. Am I reading you all right? Jaso

PARK used a regular "Walmart" tarp most of the time. One of the members recommended cloth. Latex gloves were used all the time to not mess up the ballon. Cloth gloves were also used. Long sleeved clot