[TowerTalk] Weather Balloon Source

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 08/16/2000 7:36:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, k6ll@juno.com 
writes:

> > Anyone know of a source to procure new OR used (preferably used) 
>  > helium
>  > weather balloons?
>  
>  My local party supply store carries 5 foot diameter latex balloons.
>  They are only about $2 flat or $7 round (their terminology for
>  empty or filled). They come with a nice little plastic clip, which
>  makes the balloon reusable.

    How much lift does one of those have? Enough for a 160M wire?

    The party place also has helium in *non-reusable* (stupid idea IMO) 
containers for about thirty bucks. 

    Ronnie Radio, WA7UQV, used to advertise balloons for sale but died a 
couple of years ago. His spirit is missed!

Cheers,   Steve    K7LXC

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