Balloon near Richomnd headed east at 60 MPH. See it on http://aprs.fi/k4wcu-11 and copy it on 144.39 APRS. I'm hearing it direct over 170 miles away in Baltimore.

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: PaulY paul@mtnlist.com Date: Sat, Feb 1, 2014 at 1:30 PM Subject: [APRS] URGENT HELP NEEDED IN EASTERN VIRGINIA To: APRS@yahoogroups.com

K4WCU-11 is a balloon launched by the Physics Department at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina.

An as-yet undetermined inflation error resulted in underinflation of the balloon, and slower than expected ascent. As of this moment, it is at approximately 67,000 feet near Keysville, still climbing, and heading 88 degrees at 63 MPH. The current track passes over Petersburg.

The balloon may burst over the ocean, or over eastern Virginia. Should it wind up on land, help with recovery from APRS-equipped hams in the area would be greatly appreciated.

The equipment package(s) are marked with contact information.

For further information, email me at paul at mtnlist dot com, or call me at 828 400 9442.

73 de W4SKI