[TowerTalk] balloon supported antenna

[Rick Craig]

The problem with having a round balloon supporting a wire is that it 
will lay over, almost horizontal in just a slight breeze.  At 5 mph, 
most of the wire will be on the ground.  What is needed is a "barrage 
(sp?) balloon" with fins on the back end.  This provides lift and 
makes it want to sail into the wind rather than laying over.  Look at 
an advertising balloon and you will see that they are all of this design.

Good luck, Rick, N6ND


n6nd at arrl dot net