Well, we thought this was likely the case. If you have not seen this yet, Scientific American gives ham radio the spotlight regarding the possible identity of the balloons of late. This should open for you without subscription. Any publicity is good publicity? I think this is.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/did-the-pentagon-shoot-down-a-harmless-ham-radio-balloon
Bob Famiglio, K3RF
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