Hi Mal,
perhaps too much wind...
My experience with a helium balloon antenna was that it is nearly vertical only
in absolute zero wind conditions, and starts to become awkward in a breeze of
more than a couple of knots. On the other hand, a kite works best from ten
knots
up. On many days, neither option is usable.
There is a hybrid design called a "Helikite", which claims to combine the
virtues of both types, and is supposed to fly in all winds.
Best 73,
Markus (DF6NM)
----- Original Message -----
From: mal hamilton
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 12:10 PM
Subject: LF: Re: Re: DK7FC..
A small hot air balloon is a better bet than a wind dependent kite
g3kev
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