Lew, there was a recent message on towertalk about a series of pneumatic line
launchers for ham antenna use, available for purchase finished or in kit form.
Looked really cool, and certainly has the range you're talking about - I very
much doubt an EZ-Hang would do that. There was a URL but I've lost it.
73, Pete N4ZR
73, PAt 02:04 PM 12/13/2005, you wrote:
>W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
>
>>I built one using a Crossman wrist rocket and fishing reel for a lot less
>>than the $99 they want for it. I found that a reel that has an offset
>>worked better. Just clamp the reel to the wrist rocket with worm clamps.
>>Then use some heavier lead weights to tie on to the end of the fishing line.
>>You might want to put a swivel on.
>>
>>
>>
>>
> What is the highest elevation you can get the line up and over with a
>slingshot/reel combo? With just the slingshot and the 60# test line
>pulled off in front of me with out a reel I can get up to about 90'. Can
>you get up and over a 120' tree using a reel with the slingshot? What's
>the best weight fishing line?
> 73 and I remain,
> Lew W7EW/W7AT
>
>
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