A couple of years ago on TowerTalk I proposed doing exactly that for
DXpeditions but didn't get a single response from anyone. I even
calculated the weight of the power leads necessary to keep it aloft (one
of which could be the antenna) and in theory it should work ... at least
for the model I was investigating at the time. Just program the GPS
height and position and let it hover overhead, winds permitting. Since
height wouldn't be an issue, it might even be possible to suspend an
array of two verticals hung from a larger triangular section of light twine.
The biggest unknown at the time I was thinking about this was the useful
life of the motors ... I suspect they would take a beating under
continuous use.
73,
Dave AB7E
On 4/15/2013 7:55 AM, w5gn@mxg.com wrote:
Can you use one of these things to hold up a 135 foot vertical?
That also feeds 12 volts to keep it up?
Barry, W5GN
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