[TowerTalk] Spark plugs, electric fence wire

[Jim Lux]

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From: "Shannon Boal" <Kingsautomotive1 at alltel.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 5:22 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Spark plugs, electric fence wire


> The resonant length of the fence type web material, with the staineless
> wires in it; should be a little shorter than bare wire. That web has gotta
> have some dielectric effect...
>    How about a balloon holding a long vertical up for field day? Where can
I
> get the big balloon?

You want to look for what's called a "kiteoon".. sort of a combination
balloon and "bat" kite.  When there's no wind, the helium (or hydrogen)
holds it up, and if the wind comes up, the kite action keeps it straight up.
They're used for emergency antennas, among other things.