Topband: Pneumatic device for throwing antenna wire over the top of a tree

[Julius Fazekas]

I'll second that sentiment. Probably my most borrowed tool as well.

Cheers,
Julius

Julius Fazekas
N2WN

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--- On Thu, 10/14/10, Lew Sayre <lew at dsl-only.net> wrote:

> From: Lew Sayre <lew at dsl-only.net>
> Subject: Re: Topband: Pneumatic device for throwing antenna wire over the top of a tree
> To: "Tomas Magyla" <tomas.magyla at gmail.com>
> Cc: topband at contesting.com
> Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 1:48 AM
> Yo,
>      Google "antennalaunchers.com"
>   73 and I remain,
>     Lew   W7EW/W7AT
> ps I have no pecuniary interest in the operation-just a
> satisfied customer
> 
> 73 and I remain,
>    Lew    W7EW/W7AT
> 
> On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 6:17 PM, Tomas Magyla <tomas.magyla at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
> > Dear all
> >
> > some time ago there were some discussions on reflector
> about how to
> > make a pneumatic device that could be used to launch a
> fishing line
> > with sinker over a top of a tree for attaching wire
> antennas..
> >
> > I would be greatful if someone could point me to the
> right direction
> > where to find that info.
> >
> > After wasting a couple of hours or so in complete
> darkness when my
> > antenna kite has fallen down during the Oceania CW
> contest last
> > weekend, and trying to throw a sinker/piece of rope to
> support wire
> > vertical (well it was 80m not 160m), I realised enough
> is enough..
> >
> > 73 de VK2CCC
> >
> > www.qrz.lt/ly1df
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