Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Join ham radio operator Joe as he reveals the exciting hobby of hunting National Weather Service weather balloons (radiosondes) launched twice daily to over 100,000 feet. Using affordable gear like an RTL-SDR dongle, Raspberry Pi, and SondeHub.org for live telemetry tracking, discover how to decode GPS coordinates in real time and turn it into a high-tech geocaching-style chase — or even use direction finding for classic fox-hunting fun. Learn the setup, get recovery tips, and check out the K5RWK Balloonatics Society for upcoming launches and full instructions at k5rwk.org/balloons!
Links:
sondehub - sondehub.org
Fox hunt video - youtu.be/F7--LgQFdrw
k5rwk.org/balloons
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Hoodies - grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-hoodie-limited-time
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Follow me on:
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Join ham radio operator Joe as he reveals the exciting hobby of hunting National Weather Service weather balloons (radiosondes) launched twice daily to over 100,000 feet. Using affordable gear like an RTL-SDR dongle, Raspberry Pi, and SondeHub.org for live telemetry tracking, discover how to decode GPS coordinates in real time and turn it into a high-tech geocaching-style chase — or even use direction finding for classic fox-hunting fun. Learn the setup, get recovery tips, and check out the K5RWK Balloonatics Society for upcoming launches and full instructions at k5rwk.org/balloons!
Links:
sondehub - sondehub.org
Fox hunt video - youtu.be/F7--LgQFdrw
k5rwk.org/balloons
Amazon Links?
Pi 4 - amzn.to/4qvgZue
USB GPS - amzn.to/49CmXlK
STL Dongle - amzn.to/4pOD1qG
New Tanker Radio Gear:
New Tank Radio Pillow - etsy.com/listing/4295008136/tank-radio-pillow-for-amateur-radio
New Tank Radio Black Out T Shirt - grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-black-out-t-shirt-on-demand-order
Tank US Band Plan Pad - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/listing/1657938891
Hoodies - grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-hoodie-limited-time
Boonie Hats - gigaparts.com/tank-radio-logo-boonie-hat.html
Sticker Pack - grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/combo-packs/products/tank-radio-official-sticker-pack
Help support me by:
RollerCam Website - classic.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=ml&merchant_link_id=6e7562a0-f7b0-4d9a-b15e-25ce3aedb94a&website_id=16611296-f891-4f8b-8010-5fa29c2cab5f
5% off selected Items at Gigaparts- gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=KG5AHJ%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
5% off at Alpha Antenna - alphaantenna.com/?aff=20
Patreon - patreon.com/TankRadio
Buy Me a Beer: buymeacoffee.com/TankRadio
PayPal: paypal.com/paypalme/TankRadio
Amazon affiliate:amzn.to/3Zlhjzn
Tank Radios T-Shirt : grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/youtubers-bunch/products/tank-radio-short-sleeve-t-shirt-special-order
Follow me on:
Discord: discord.com/invite/5gGCq4wY8n Channel Tank Radio
Twitter: twitter.com/KG5AHJ
#NWS #KG5AHJ #TankRadio
