This may seem like a pound of feathers -vs- a pound of flour, but ...
I'm thinking about doing the ARRL 160 test with a bob-tail and vertical
antennas. Typically what size ballons should be used? 3ft. diameter? 5ft.?
More? Less? What is the experience out there in radio-land? I plan to
hoist the bob-tail with 3 ballons and the vertical with 1. I realize it
becomes a function of wire size and weight, but I would hate to go through
the expense of balloons, helium, generator, etc. if I undersize the
balloons. Any rules of thumb to use to ensure proper guying for potentially
windy conditions, etc.?
Thanks and 73.
Roger ...
KA9EKJ
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