Amateur radio Balloons

Did you know that you can track high altitude balloons that carry amateur radio payloads. Check out the Tracker Below to get started.

most balloons are tracked by APRS beacons. the frequency in the usa is 144.39 MHz. if you listen you may just hear a buzzing. the buzzing is data being sent by balloons and also by local hams sending out beacons on the same aprs frequency. a good way to track these ham beacons is to use the map below or use the website at aprs.fi

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