Like the way you used the galvanised wire fence as a extra earth. Had a 1meter fence running under my 132' Long wire in Germany. Spent ages with a 600 watt iron soldering it all up with 1/2" braid. Well it was scrap any how so I got it for free. It worked. I used it for SWL normally but put it to test on my homebrew CW Tx and Eddystone Rx on the ACF frequencies before I got my ticket. 73 John. Ex G0 WXU.
The white wire is attached to the metal threaded support section via a lug and screw. This allows for a continuous and direct connection between the wire and the existing antenna, which may not exist when the wire goes slack from, say, a sudden drop in wind strength. The wire may otherwise form a "weak" connection to both the carabiner clip and the metal support. ok? Hope this makes sense.
@eibeer - I'll try to record some video footage with some real-time audio in the near future (time and weather permitting! Need another set of hands.....)
Sure. The kite is a G-Kites brand (Gomberg Kites). The kite is 8 feet wide by 3.5 feet tall. It flies with light wind and up - due to it's larger size. Hope that helps. Thanks for calling by.
Like the way you used the galvanised wire fence as a extra earth. Had a 1meter fence running under my 132' Long wire in Germany. Spent ages with a 600 watt iron soldering it all up with 1/2" braid. Well it was scrap any how so I got it for free. It worked. I used it for SWL normally but put it to test on my homebrew CW Tx and Eddystone Rx on the ACF frequencies before I got my ticket. 73 John. Ex G0 WXU.
JohnMC894 6 months ago
Great video. I saw an alligator clip with a white wire attached. Where is the other end of that? 73
GregS635563 8 months ago
@GregS635563
The white wire is attached to the metal threaded support section via a lug and screw. This allows for a continuous and direct connection between the wire and the existing antenna, which may not exist when the wire goes slack from, say, a sudden drop in wind strength. The wire may otherwise form a "weak" connection to both the carabiner clip and the metal support. ok? Hope this makes sense.
VK5ZVS 8 months ago
This type of kite is excellent in low wind conditions.
It can make difference of flying or not flying at all.
However, 120m high winds are often much stronger then close to earth.
I have 4 of these kites, but use is limited to quiet weather.
I only use this type of kite in summer evenings, when wind often dies.
VK3EGN1 9 months ago
would be good to hear some signals
eibeer 1 year ago
@eibeer - I'll try to record some video footage with some real-time audio in the near future (time and weather permitting! Need another set of hands.....)
Cheers.
VK5ZVS 1 year ago
@VK5ZVS Know all about that.
Looks like you are well set up.
vermontcreekbed 2 months ago
Hi,
can you tell me the make and size of your kite, i would like on, also the wind range.
Thanks..
skidpatrol 2 years ago
Hi,
Sure. The kite is a G-Kites brand (Gomberg Kites). The kite is 8 feet wide by 3.5 feet tall. It flies with light wind and up - due to it's larger size. Hope that helps. Thanks for calling by.
Cheers.
VK5ZVS 2 years ago
Great minds think alike! great stuff
Mark Rider G3VHJ
markwrider 2 years ago
I'll take that as a compliment. Hi! Thanks. Call again anytime.
VK5ZVS 2 years ago
Wicked set up there!
structuremonkey 2 years ago
Thanks for dropping by.
VK5ZVS 2 years ago