[TowerTalk] Balloon recommendations needed!

[Logan Dietz]

RLVZ@aol.com wrote:

> Hello Towertalkians-
>
> We would be grateful for your input on using a Balloon and wire on 160
> meters.  Such as:
>
> 1) What wire size should be used on various balloon sizes?

About #18 stranded

> 2) What is better: a single balloon or dual balloons?

Its according to the size.  The Fair Radio Sales plastic balloons were the
best.

> 3) Do the balloons usually need helium added each day?

Yes

> 4) Do you need a special nozzle to fill the balloon?

Get the nozzle for filling party balloons and use your hand to hold the
excess around it.

> 5) Sources for balloons?

Fair Radio Sales?

> 6) Are radials needed if the balloon is launched over salt water?

A ground stake in the salt water (or piece of aluminum tubing) will be
enough ground.  Just get connected to the salt water.

> 7) Any other recommendations you have for a novice ballon launcher!

Get a video of the first launch... Its a hoot!

>

Chuck, W5PR


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