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Radiosonde 24045770 recovered by Ke8yq

In corn field
sondehub.org/24045770

Radiosonde 2405012528 recovered by 9W2MDZ

Tepi hway klia
sondehub.org/2405012528

Radiosonde W1720893 recovered by VE7NRW

Hiked 3km to recover.
sondehub.org/W1720893

Radiosonde W0424892 recovered by VK5DMR

500 m walkin
sondehub.org/W0424892

Radiosonde U3470070 recovered by T-800

Wow what a challenge! We were intrigued as to why this sonde failed early at a peak of 36,778’ ft. After hiking across the field and finding a way around a massive bamboo forest, was able to (finally) spot the balloon in the top of the bamboo at the edge next to the creek. It took all my poles and a lot of luck to finally snag and pull it down. While doing so the string broke and the sonde fell into the creek! After a mad dash downstream to catch it (resulting in a show full of water), I was able to finally get the balloon and dereeler out of the shoots. After some investigating, it looks like the balloon popped a hole in the top of it, causing the premature failure. Also of note, the dereeler only unwound about 10’. The side of the sonde says “Greeting Earthling”. Will post more details and photos on the FB page when I get home.
sondehub.org/U3470070

Radiosonde V5240976 recovered by KRY50SP

Ale daleko poleciała ,na polu całość posprzątana [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/V5240976

Radiosonde 24020861 recovered by KB9UZA

found a few days ago. total long shot
sondehub.org/24020861

Radiosonde V2841068 recovered by IV3DRX

A terra in fosso [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/V2841068

Radiosonde U3330078 recovered by T-800

Another cold chase. After looking for around 10 minutes was just about to call it quits, but decided to look a bit further south from the prediction. Finally spotted the string hanging from the side of a cedar tree. Was able to recover everything, and wrap the string in the dereeler once more. This sonde has “Gifts from the Heavens” written on the back of it. Once again, very very cool! Thanks for the customization BNF! :) :) :)
sondehub.org/U3330078

Radiosonde W3120524 recovered by GaoGaiGar

Found in half in farmer’s field, half in Choptank’s field. Easy hook and lift out of the field with drone.
sondehub.org/W3120524

Radiosonde V2410211 recovered by ALF8500

Fast aufs Auto gefallen im Dorf [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/V2410211

Radiosonde V3130551 recovered by T-800

Found exactly at the predicted spot! Sonde was face down in the field; it looked like it had been dragged a short bit on touchdown as the sensor boom had hay stalks hooked on it (which pulled the humidity sensor loose on the left side). The string was also stretched tight, which made it super easy to rewind onto the dereeler. This sonde has more cool writing on the back - “Shoot for the Moon!” Pretty awesome! :)
sondehub.org/V3130551

Radiosonde 24015098 recovered by Shemp

Landed at 43.07096° N, 71.39598° W, few feet off of trail. Parachute in tree, string was cut. Sonde on ground. Easy pickup.
sondehub.org/24015098

Radiosonde V2850396 recovered by ENEJ & S56LXB

Sonda na tleh balon na drevesu. Svojo prvo sondo pobral nov lovec ENEJ [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/V2850396

Radiosonde V0920446 recovered by DM7RM

Sonde auf dem Dach des Geräteschuppens gelandet, Rest im Gras. Mit Bewohner geborgen. [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/V0920446

Radiosonde W1240627 recovered by Peiler DL8DAQ

Zusammen mit Adriana und Gerald konnte die Sonde von unwegsamem Waldgelände geborgen werden. Der Rest lies sich von einer Tanne herunterziehen. . [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/W1240627

Radiosonde 24054150 recovered by T-800

Found the sonde on the back roof of the house. The homeowners were super kind and let me retrieve it, so I gave it to them after taking the obligatory recovery photo. Afterwards we had a fun time talking about weather balloons, how they work, and why we hunt them. :)
sondehub.org/24054150

Radiosonde V1050652 recovered by 81L80

allon forest floor, complete recovered [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/V1050652

Radiosonde U3270050 recovered by 81L80

chute and balloon on forest floor, probe at 25m in a tree, all recovered [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/U3270050

Radiosonde W1660147 recovered by HA7MB

Bevetett területen. [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/W1660147

Radiosonde W1661213 recovered by HA7MB

Bevetett területen. [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/W1661213

Radiosonde 24046028 recovered by Ke8yq

Between buildings in an apartment complex
sondehub.org/24046028

Radiosonde U3240879 recovered by DF6WN

Sonde 3m hoch im Baum hängend, Ballon, Schirm nicht gesichtet [via Radiosondy.info]
sondehub.org/U3240879

Radiosonde V5030324 recovered by Ve2ykh

Trouver dans un champs en face
sondehub.org/V5030324

Radiosonde W1220138 recovered by TSI

Not so easy recovery thru bushes in the dark. Forgot my headlight home... Sonde found hanging almost on the ground. Didn't see balloon in the darkness and lost also the string when cut it from sonde and it slipped from my fingers.
sondehub.org/W1220138