Topband: Kites?

[Cecil acuff]

Our club used to run a 1/4 wave under a weather balloon. Over a radial field.  Worked great. But a PIA to put up…and if any wind a real problem.

Fun though!

Cecil K5DL

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> On Dec 20, 2022, at 2:23 PM, Cecil acuff <chacuff at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Keep in mind…FAA requires anything over 200’ be registered with them and have obstruction lighting. If near an airport that elevation may be much lower or even not allowed. 1/2 wave on 160m…260’+.
> 
> Cecil K5DL
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 20, 2022, at 1:39 PM, Chris Maness <christopher.maness at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I am wondering what type of kite would produce the most consistent
>> result for a 1/2 wave vertical.  I am thinking 1/2 lamda so that I
>> don't have to fuss with a radial field.
>> 
>> -- 
>> Thanks,
>> Chris Maness
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