From: rod@sbatv.org <rfritz@merida.sbcoxmail.com>
Subject: Tune into Mike's Balloon Launch Today around 8:30am, aka HappyCapsule...
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Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 1:46 AM

Hello SBARC Balloon Trackers,

 

It’s time for another local balloon launch…

 

One of Santa Barbara’s own, Mike Bales KI6VBK and friends are launching a balloon with Amateur Radio on board Saturday morning (today) at about 8:30am.

 

Surf to www.happycapsule.com for the latest pre-launch info.  At last report, they were planning to launch from somewhere near Ojai.  As things can shift weather-wise, there could be a last-minute launch change, so check the website if there’s any question.

 

The easiest way to track the flight is to monitor KD0PFN* on www.aprs.fi.

 

We wish Mike and the HappyCapsule group great success in their launch, flight, tracking and recovery.

 

Up, up and away!

 

Rod Fritz, WB9KMO

rod@sbatv.org