Laszlo
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I have been researching some options for tracking my rocket via GPS or RF. I currently own 2 StrattoLogger SL100 altim's and a Jolly logic altimeter-2. The 2 SL100's are for dual deployment purposes and the Jolly-2 is for projects like my G80 minimum diameter rockets.
Now to the point: I want to start flying high and I live on the east coast. My two options are with SEVRA club and MDRA club the latter having a 16,000' clearance. Obviously I want to recover my rockets and also it would be great to track actual flight data in 3D.
Getting into the flight computer tracking stuff is complicated and I have no one to mentor me, so I'm reaching out to those who have experience that could suggest a good way to get started.
My Questions:
1. can you recommend a comprehensive guide to newbies?
2. Is TeleMetrum the way to go? are there cheaper and equally reliable methods?
3. Must I acquire a HAM radio license?
4. Are there ways of finding a lost rocket without GPS but maybe some radio frequency antenna
5. Can I just buy a Garmin (or other) GPS device and track that on a computer?
6. How many parts and components does a complete tracking unit package consist of?
...and
7. Is there a place other rocketeers sell their used systems?
I appreciate your feedback.
Now to the point: I want to start flying high and I live on the east coast. My two options are with SEVRA club and MDRA club the latter having a 16,000' clearance. Obviously I want to recover my rockets and also it would be great to track actual flight data in 3D.
Getting into the flight computer tracking stuff is complicated and I have no one to mentor me, so I'm reaching out to those who have experience that could suggest a good way to get started.
My Questions:
1. can you recommend a comprehensive guide to newbies?
2. Is TeleMetrum the way to go? are there cheaper and equally reliable methods?
3. Must I acquire a HAM radio license?
4. Are there ways of finding a lost rocket without GPS but maybe some radio frequency antenna
5. Can I just buy a Garmin (or other) GPS device and track that on a computer?
6. How many parts and components does a complete tracking unit package consist of?
...and
7. Is there a place other rocketeers sell their used systems?
I appreciate your feedback.