I doubt that my presentation will take 45 minutes. I think I have everything from last year.. I'll try to get that dug out here in a few days. Zack Sent from...
I figured as much, but since some will be new to using hydrogen at this GPSL, I built in more Q&A time after the presentation. It's one thing to see a...
In thinking about the differences of flying HABs with a GPSL group as opposed to flying solo I am wondering about another idea of 'best practice.' What is...
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L. Paul Verhage
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May 17, 2012 2:22 pm
I guess we've always notified the owner of the payload. Usually we leave it (but watch over it), until the owner arrives. If there si an issue of safety, we...
Here's my thought: Most groups like to take photos of just how the payload landed - this can help diagnose problems like chute fouling and so forth. However,...
This is pretty much what I'd have guessed is right and would have done. Now, as far as communication. While simplex on .52 may very well work it may not, too....
Using 2m for recovery, as mentioned here, is a bad idea as Mark pointed out. Using 70cm is the way to go. ORB uses 446.000 which is the national simplex freq....
Have repeater freq’s been established for GPSL yet. I might be on the road soon and would like to get everything programmed before hand. 73 Harry KC5TRB Have...
Twitter is basically a way to broadcast text messages to a group. You don't need a smartphone, any phone with text capability will work for *receiving*...
The primary repeater for GPSL 2012 will be the 146.94- Ak-Sar-Ben ARC repeater located in north Omaha. This will cover all the launch sites and the Omaha...
I use an OLD dumb phone. I don’t Text, ever! Just thought I’d bring this up for those who are still technology deprived like me. Twitter is basically a way...
Are the following still on the air? OMAHA - 145.115- OMAHA - 443.775+ OMAHA - 444.025+ Linked OMAHA - 145.290- The primary repeater for GPSL 2012 will be the...
443.775+ has been down for a while, no repair date known. 145.29- is actually in Glenwood IA which would be useful to have (it's part of the linked system)....
GPSL attendees, I just spoke with the Arbor Hall staff this morning and they will need pretty firm head counts by Tuesday of GPSL week (5th). There will be ...
I think it's a good practice to include an ACTIVE cell phone number on the "return to sender" label on all of your payloads. We require this for all of the...
Harry, We really need to get you an upgrade to at least a semi-intelligent phone. ;-) sorry, couldn't resist. Rog KC0MWM www.cnnsp.org ... Harry, We really...
WHY??? I refuse to further imbed myself in an already impersonal world! It’s bad enough I’ve succumbed to email instead of calling someone. I still like to...
GPSL balloon fliers, I talked with Linweld/Matheson this afternoon to finalize the delivery of the cylinders. The hydrogen cylinders being provided are "H"...
Hi Mark 219 feet^3 is more than enough for SABRE. 73, Bruce From: GPSL2012@yahoogroups.com [mailto:GPSL2012@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Conner Sent:...
You can call me any time you want Harry. Sent from my iPad. ... You can call me any time you want Harry. Sent from my iPad. On May 18, 2012, at 12:03 AM,...
Payment will be at the door Friday morning, and is $40 for all three meals, $25 for breakfast/lunch only, and $16 for dinner only. Cash or check only, we...
That should be more than enough for my NIXHAB flight. I plan to fly without a camera this time using a new 'ulta-light' payload box. I'll be around a couple...
This morning I met with the Arbor Hall staff to finalize some details for the Friday hall setup and meals. Because our attendance this year is running behind...
The principal and superintendent at Mead HS e-mailed me today that he's hoping the winds are such that we have to use his school instead of the museum for the...
GPSL attendees, Below is what I have for the expected attendance from each group. I appreciate the regular updates that people have given me regarding the ...
