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
Calling all TSGARC members…
Roger G4ROJ, who is giving us a talk about kite supported antennas on the 18th March [Make sure date is in your diary] will also be at the Wythall rally which takes place on 8th March and hopes to be flying some antenna’s.
Andrew
G0RVM
We are planning a visit on the 8th February to the Harwell Amateur Radio Rally at Didcot.
The Rally Starts at 10am, the plan therefore is to leave the home address of M0ZMB at approximately 8:30am. Entry to the rally is £3.
Presently I have 8 members signed up to attend. being Me, David, Andy (new) , Rex, Roger, Mike M, John L and Kyle. I’m also looking for one more volunteer driver.
If you wish to attend to let me know and I will add you to the list.
Paul
M0ZMB
Please note that our talk on Kite supported antenna’s by Roger G4ROJ has had to be moved to the 18th March 2015. I have updated our Programme calendar accordingly.
Andrew
G0RVM
G4ROJ – Kite supported Antenna
I have secured us a new talk.
Roger, G4ROJ has kindly agreed to come and give us a talk on kite supported antenna’s. The presentation has been entered into programme for Wednesday 25th March 2015.
Roger has been doing some amazing stuff with kite supported antenna’s and I can highly recommend a look at his website. He has also reached stardom, appearing in episode 3 of the TX Factor.
Roger suggested that on the day of our talk he would most likely get to our patch mid/late afternoon and, weather permitting, have a couple of hours free prior to the talk to fly an antenna. So, have a think people and if anyone has time before the talk and we identify a suitable location in our neighbourhood there is an offer to get some hands-on time. Roger also indicated that he is willing to come down on a Saturday or Sunday and fly from a field, salt flat or beach.
Andrew
G0RVM
I’ve had this long held dream of getting on top-band with a full size antenna! Just imagine what could be achieved on a winters night with a full wave loop 😉 Even a full sized 1/4 wave vertical with a good counterpoise should be a magnificent antenna… Don’t image I’m thinking shortened antenna’s here, no, I’m thinking BIG 😉
So, who is up for a bit of fun this winter? We have several sandy beaches nearby with vehicular access that offer more than enough space to erect such an antenna… OK, so what planet am I on, you ask? Ah, well like Baldrick I have a cunning plan 🙂 But I’m pretty sure my plan will work as its been done several times before and by Marconi himself…. Yes, I’m thinking kite antenna’s. 🙂
First off, the 1/4 wave vertical seems like an achievable start and flown above the worlds best counterpose it should be phenomenal! Other configurations would work too – why not a delta loop? OK it needs a couple of kites but that should be doable… There are lots of video’s on Youtube but check out the website of G4ROJ and also note that he lives just up the road and is willing to do a club talk…..
Who’s in?
Andrew
G0RVM