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Date: Mon, 08 May 2000 16:34:45 +0000
From: "g3kev" <g3kev@netscapeonline.co.uk>
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Talbot Andrew wrote:

> There is an article on kites for lifting antennas in last month's (or it
> may be the month before) QST.  It shows a design for a simple to make,
> serious lifting power kite.  Can't remember the type off hand but I can
> fish out the article this evening.  The article contains dire safety
> warnings about hands being ripped off

Not good for the cw operator

> and people becoming airborne !

Early call from above.


> I do not mind making one but if there are  commercial ones available and big
> enough for the job I could be interested. Saw an article a few years ago about
> one that might be suitable, delta type with a span of 25 feet. It was launched
> from a vehicle, something like a glider launch. or 3 persons to manually get it
> airborne. The anchor suggested was 2 tons, a good heavy vehicle would be
> suitable although I have some good trees on the site. I dont want my Mercedes
> to get airborne and land back in Germany.

G3KEV

>
>
> Andy G4JNT
>
> > ----------
> > From:         g3kev[SMTP:g3kev@netscapeonline.co.uk]
> > Reply To:     rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
> > Sent:         2000-05-08 09:12
> > To:   rsgb
> > Subject:      LF: KITES
> >
> > Hi All
> > Does anyone know which kite type/size is best for antenna work. I
> > think
> > possible the delta type but others with kite flying experience might
> > know different. I am looking for a kite to carry an antenna wire up to
> > around 500 feet. I do have some met balloons as well and will be
> > testing
> > both.
> > I know all about Air Tfc Regulations and and have a suitable site
> > available, which belongs to me. This will avoid over flying others
> > airspace.
> > 73 de Mal/G3KEV
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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