Tethered balloon for 80m EHFW

Old Reflector
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Hello,

Does anyone have experience in using affordable weather balloons to support vertical wire antennas? I’m considering such a set-up for the forthcoming Swiss National Mountain Day, which takes place on the 80m band. The idea would be to support an 80m EFHW (basically a ~40m wire with a transformer) fed by a QRP tx (KX2). It would be great to hear any tips from anyone who has tried using a tethered balloon set-up for supporting wire antennas.

Thanks in advance!

HB9HRJ

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…I have noted that how it is tethered is very important; a substantial metal stake eg a long star picket into the ground is needed. Good luck with it.

Geoff vk3sq