We've tried it, sounds good in theory but the

slightest breeze will bring the balloon horizontal

and if the balloon breaks, deflates or bursts, you

can have a wire going over a power line, across

someone's path or in a place where you don't

expect or want to see a surprise wire.

Only do it in an open field where you have a good

chance of retrieving the wire and where there is

no chance of it getting tangled in electrical power

lines.

73,

John, NP2B

On Thu, Dec 15, 2022 at 12:05 PM John C Randall <randalljhn@comcast.net> wrote:

Hi Rich,
I have a ham friend in Ohio who works kite portable quite often using helium balloons; normally from parks and home. Usually on 40m. Great 💡 idea!
John
K4CYA

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