WA6PZB
A journal for my projects and experiments in the physical world
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Balloon Payload Update
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The balloon tracker payload is almost finished. I integrated the DC/DC converter for the transmitter power and tested the whole package runn...
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Payload Box
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This last weekend a built the payload box for the balloon tracker. The box is 1/2 inch foam core with paper and white glue joints. The box a...
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Payload Tracker Antenna
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This weekend I finished building the 2 meter dipole antenna for the ballon payload tracker. I was able to tune it and achieve a 1.2 to 1 SWR...
Sunday, July 5, 2015
4th of July
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Relaxing and enjoying the Independence Day weekend. I did work on getting Xen Server running. I have it running under Virtualbox. I have als...
Field Day 2015
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Field Day went well except for the overcast conditions. I had not planned for this and thought my solar panel would provide me all the power...
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Field Day Logging
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Field Day is next Saturday so I spent some time this last weekend preparing the logging PC's. We have been using the N3FJP logging packa...
Saturday, June 13, 2015
APRS Balloon Payload 2
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A small wood frame has been built for the APRS tracker that will be placed in a foam box. The GPS receiver is mounted at the top of the fram...
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