Stupid antenna question

[w3bny]

Curiosity, Hf Vhf Uhf??

HF of course. I could be stupid and try 6m but it would be the wrong polarity and if I am not mistaken would be looking at what...+/- 70db of loss right off the git-go?

Do use a bleeder resistor at the base . The potential for static buildup is great .

Good Gawd yes! I acquired another ICE Supressor just for that purpose. Mr. Coulomb has a big potential for lulz with balloon and kite antennas...many thousands of lulz.... Seriously, I will be using snap hook on the wire as the balloon/kite pays tied directly to ground out then when I hook up to the radio it will go thru the ICE for the surge/bleed.

Do you have a groundable antenna tuner for a longwire?

Yeah, planning on using a remote MFJ auto-tuner that I acquired as payment for services rendered..(OY-OY!! clean thought you bastridges!)

I have enough, well, more than enough copperweld to take care of a full wave antenna on 160 (or more) but will keep it at or under a half just for the counterpoise/radial issues and to keep myself out of trouble with the FAA!