frequencies

Hi We often see you guys over swindon or while driving along M4 wilts/berks, it would be nice to listen to you if it wasnt considered rude. Could I have your tx freq?

Thanks if you help

Most balloonist have there own collection of frequencies, and not always the right ones

Your best bet to listen is to get a scanner, Especially one the covers air band, (After all these are really aircraft and should have one on board.) Alternatively you will need to contact the owner/club. If you have time try chasing the balloon to the landing point. along the way you will see a chase vehicle. ( watch for the trailer ... this is a great way to spend a early morning.) if the have radios they will normally be happy to give you their freq's.. they probably won't know off hand, but will find out for you anyway.

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In the UK there is only one frequency allocated for balloon/balloon and balloon/ground communications - 122.475 Mhz AM.

In this area most balloonists use CB radios (Ch 30 and 31). CB has 4 watts output compared with 1.5 from an aviation HT. It makes a big difference when the balloon is low. There's not much CB babble to put up with early in the morning.

Thanks for all input. Thor