We (Mark AF6IM and Michael KF6WRW) will try ham radio HAHO jumps again this Saturday Sept 12, 2009. The likely jump window is between 1 PM and 4:30 PM California time. We will be jumping over Byron CA out of a PAC 750, a new single engine turboprop plane built especially for skydiving. Exit altitude will be about 13,500 feet. I (AF6IM)will call on K6MDD 2 meter repeater when we arrive at the DZ.
Michael KF6WRW will be working conventional 2 meter analog FM comms, details to be announced on N6NFI repeater and posted on nineamtalk.net. I will announce on K6MDD two meter repeater about 30 minutes prior to liftoff. I will make the world's first DSTAR parachute mobile call to Tim K6BIV to thank him for K6MDD and then work the rest. Check my DSTAR message text when you copy me. Unless I forget to set it, you should see PARACHUTE MOBILE. I will be using an ICOM IC 91AD. I may transmit from the plane during acent calling out altitude but it is VERY loud inside and I may not be able to copy your replies. After exit I will freefall for about 4 or 5 seconds to get stable then deploy my 190 square foot rectangular ram air chute. I will make canopy safety checks, then start radio comms. At about 3500 ft I will have to terminate radio ops and focus on navigating to the DZ and making a good landing. I am hoping for moderate winds on Saturday. Safety has to come first and if winds are over our limits we will probably have to postpone again. Please be patient, we will get it done eventually. 73, Mark AF6IM (hopefully) PARACHUTE MOBILE
