[CQ] Fwd: [ca_aprs] Parachute Mobile with APRS

[Mark Cohen]

It's a pretty great experience! 

Here are some unedited pics from our last outing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/k6ef/sets/72157633080642639/

-Mark
73 de K6EF

On Sep 10, 2013, at 12:25 PM, Greg Albrecht W2GMD <gba at gregalbrecht.com> wrote:

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> From: Rob <rtyd at aol.com>
> Date: Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 11:38 PM
> Subject: [ca_aprs] Parachute Mobile with APRS
> To: ca_aprs at yahoogroups.com
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> QST QST QST...
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> Parachute Mobile Skydiving QSO Jumps!
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> Mission 16
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> Parachute Mobile is a unique combination of two great hobbies: skydiving and amateur radio.  Our skydivers will jump from 13,500 feet and once they've deployed their parachutes they will make contacts (QSOs) with as many hams as possible.  The Drop Zone (DZ) will be at the Byron Airport, 14 miles Northwest of Tracy, California.
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> DATE: September 15, 2013
> Jump Times: The first jump is scheduled to occur around 12:00 noon and approximately each our thereafter.  We do not have control over the plan or weather so times may change.  We hope to get in three jumps for the day.
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> Frequency:  QSOs with the jumpers will be on 146.430 MHz simplex with an alternate of 147.570 MHz simplex.
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> APRS: Each jumper will be fitted with APRS that will transmit location, altitude and biotelemetry.  Search for AF6IM for "Jumper 1" and KF6WRW for "Jumper 2".  No SSID required.
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> Live Streaming Video:  Live streaming video from the DZ and from the air will be available to watch.  Go to ustream.tv/channel/mfwright
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> Updates:  QSTs and updates will be made on-
> W6CX Repeater on Mount Diablo. 147.060+ 100, MDARC
> W6SF Repeater (Serra Nevada Hills), 147.165+ 107.2. SDARC
> WD6EJF Repeater (MT Oso), 145.390- 136.5, S.A.R.A.
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> As always, for the most current Mission updates and information about parachute mobile, go to parachutemobile.org.
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> There will be a one-of-a-kind QSL card for all those that make a contact.
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> Mission 17 will be October 12, 2013 in conjunction with Pacificon
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> NOTE:  This event is subject to weather conditions and there is always the possibility will be delayed or cancelled.
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