[aprssig] high altitude gps and radios

[Bob Burns W9RXR]

At 01:21 AM 10/30/2012, ak209 at lafn.org wrote:

>I'm looking for a recommendation on what gps to buy for a high 
>altitude balloon flight.

Both Argent Data (www.argentdata.com) and Byonics (www.byonics.com) 
sell GPS receivers rated for use at high altitude.

>Also, what are the popular radios to use on 144.39 that are suitable 
>for balloon flights?

RPC Electronics (http://rpc-electronics.com/rtrak-hab.php) carries a 
complete APRS tracker payload with radio, GPS receiver, and APRS tracker TNC.

Bob...