The problem with having a round balloon supporting a wire is that it
will lay over, almost horizontal in just a slight breeze. At 5 mph,
most of the wire will be on the ground. What is needed is a "barrage
(sp?) balloon" with fins on the back end. This provides lift and
makes it want to sail into the wind rather than laying over. Look at
an advertising balloon and you will see that they are all of this design.
Good luck, Rick, N6ND
n6nd at arrl dot net
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