I used a cheap kite for LF tests as GW3XDV/P several years ago. The
first time was a success - 136kHz CW contact with SM. The next time -
an attempt to make the first (and only) GW-GI QSO on 73kHz - was a
failure because the wind was too low, even beside the sea and when I
relocated to a mountain top..
To reduce the weight, I used thin wire twisted round the strong kite
string. A problem was cause by high voltages close to the ground when
the kite dipped, so I would recommend using a small mast (8m of
fibreglass?) at the bottom end of the antenna wire.
Good luck.
Mike, G3XDV
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> With a 'power sled 36' i run LF transmissions in France. The kite was
> up in the air for > 24 hours without a break. I even went to bed
> (tent) while it stayed up :-) But of course it depends on the wind
> stability. That kite can carry 300m of wire , you know. There is a
> smaller version called 'power sled 24' which is maybe even a better
> choice when the wind is strong and the string is short.
>
> Looking forward to your first transmissions.
>
> 73, Stefan
>
> PS: A kite CW QSO on LF, that would be fine!
>
> Am 24.04.2016 23:43, schrieb Paul Nicholson:
> >
> > Here I am limited to 60m unless I notify the aviation
> > authority (which I don't want to do), so I thought about
> > using 2 or even 3 kites in a row each at 60m, spaced maybe
> > 100m or so.
> >
> > Trying this cheap and simple single line parafoil
> >
> > https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LZWGKMY
> >
> > It says "stable and accurate flight". Well my experience is
> > different! I think the winds are a bit too strong and it
> > quickly becomes unstable. Next experiment will add two tails.
> >
> > I've got to give this cheap kite a good try, because the next
> > size up is £50. It seems to have plenty of pull, enough to
> > lift a thin wire, just need to make it stable...
> >
> > If I can get something to stay up for more than a few minutes,
> > I might try some LF transmission. That could be entertaining.
> >
> > --
> > Paul Nicholson
> > --
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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