Rockets at Bern’s Barn
Thanks go out to Bern for providing a great place for our club to meet for activities such as we did Oct. 14th. And, thanks go out to Shin-Ae for preparing great meals for us to enjoy.
Bern had a great Ham Radio software program called “Ham Clock” on the big screen. It runs off a Raspberry Pi. Normally the software runs off a ham radio but Steve configured this installation to run off the WiFi.
If there is an interest, Steve mentioned he would be willing to teach a class on how to load up the software onto a Raspberry Pi.
It was great to once again meet Ted and Consuella’s grandson, Lane. He is a very inquisitive young man and will make a great ham. Good luck, Lane, on taking your test next month.
Steve Saner (KDØIJP) brought one of his rockets to show members. He made the body of the rocket from a shipping tube which he covered with fiberglass. He used his 3D printer to make many of the parts to enclose the circuit board, transmitter, battery, etc. He explained the propulsion system and how the two parachutes inside the rocket are released upon its decent. He also said the rocket uses frequencies in the amateur radio range so a ham radio license is necessary to operate the rocket and enable him to track it. This particular rocket has reached up to 8,600 feet.
