Topband: Drones for antenna installation?

[David G4FTC]

Hi All,

As a alternative to a drone, I would recommend an Arborist Sling-shot, namely

https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6687

and

https://www.sherrilltree.com/climbing-gear/throwlines-weights/bigshot-launchers?Brand=Brand%3ANOTCH-EQUIPMENT&ea_a=Brand%3ANOTCH-EQUIPMENT&ea_bc=&ea_c=&ea_path=climbing-gear%2Fthrowlines-weights%2Fbigshot-launchers

In the UK we can also buy a 4ft extension pole which makes accurate aiming much easier. The trigger assembly is also recommended.

Tip - a light-weight weight and line will give you greater height although a heavier weight will help the line to drop to the ground.

Getting over a 65ft tree is no problem!

David G4FTC


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From: Topband <topband-bounces at contesting.com> on behalf of Dwight Jones <DwightJones at outlook.com>
Sent: 30 August 2019 19:16
To: topband at contesting.com <topband at contesting.com>
Subject: Topband: Drones for antenna installation?

I have been thinking about purchasing a drone. It just occurred to me that I might be able to use it to install antenna wires. A row of trees separates my lot from my neighbor's. The row is about 150 feet long and 65 feet high. A similar row runs in front of my house, but that row is closer to power lines.

Should I use the drone to drop a wire directly on the trees? Or should I drop a fishing line and try to pull a wire through all those trees? A third option is to use a Cushcraft MA160V.

I'm a newbie on 160 (and don't claim any great skill on other bands...)

Dwight
KO6FE
CN71
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