Rex has obtained the attached instruction to build you own Pythagoras Mega-kit Kite.
The instructions look simple enough with cheap materials and a bit of nylon line you too could be lifting antennas into the sky.
This link will take you too the instructions.
Paul
M0ZMB
The Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Kite Club had its inaugural meeting today at Whale Wharf where a number of kites were trialled. The testing was inspired by a recent talk from Roger G4ROJ. We also had a go at aerial bombardment (video on application).
A number of members brought their own kites.
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Rex’s Sled Kite |
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Peter’s Box Kite |
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John’s Kite |
Part of the testing was to establish the lifting capabilities of the kites. Rex’s kite was connected to a 5 litre can of water. After emptying a couple of litres out the kite was able to lift it easily. A second test was carried out with a length of 2.5mm2 wire to form a vertical. It was found that the vertical obviously needs to terminate under the kite.
