Re: VLF: Kites

[Paul Nicholson <vlf0403@abelian.org>]

Thanks for the tip Stefan.

The power sled 24 looks pretty good.  I just ordered
the version with tail, which it claims copes with a
stronger wind.   I bought line strong enough for the
36 model in case the 24 doesn't lift enough.

£103 altogether and if it works I'll have to buy one
or two more to do VLF.

Hmm, I might also get some nice aerial photos out of
this too.   Some fun to be had...

Mike just wrote:

> 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.

Anticipating that, I have something in mind to use.

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Paul Nicholson
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