[TowerTalk] Launching dipoles

[Gerald Caouette]

David Jones wrote:
> 
> Anyone have any safe and fairly effective ideas on launching dipoles
> into trees?  I have numerous trees that go up a good 60 or 65 feet, but
> no way to really get anything up there.  A cherry picker or fire truck
> is sort of out of the question, I can't afford that stuff.
> 
> 73
> 
> David Jones, KK7GW
> kk7gw@hotmail.com


Dave 
you will most probably get this one several times but here goes

Equipment = 
Sling shot - Good one like a wrist rocket or simalar
several 1 oz tear drop style fishing weights
A couple of hard hats 



Spin casting reel from your fishing supplies - 
loaded with 4  - 10 lb test monofiliment line, mounted on a fishing rod

or if you don't fish  you might try convincing your buddy who does 
to drop by..with a rod and reel ( I prefer open bail reels my self)

# 1 Check your insurance policy 
# 2 Look where you are planing to launch the projectile over the tree 
    and ensure it has a clear landing spot 
# 3 Tie the end of the line to a 1 oz weight  
# 4 have a friend hold the rod and release the line ( open the bail )
# 5 place the weight into the pocket of the sling shot
# 6 fire the fishing weight over the tree in question
# 7 if all goes well it will sale over the tree and land on the 
    other side..oter wise more attempts are required.
# 8 Tie the dacron cord or what ever type of cord you plan on using to 
    suport the dipole to the end of the fishing line and reel in your 
    prize.... 

# 9 repeat for each tree support required.....

REMEMBER 1oz  FROM 60 FEET UP HURTS LIKE @##$^%$#@%^@ SO WATCH
WHERE YOU AME AND PLAN YOUR SHOTS.

A bow also works well just put a rubber ball on the tip 
 
and tie the line "behind" the flyte feathers
.......

I take no responsibility for the inappropriate use of the 
above sugestions ---Use common sense  and be safe....
  
hope this helps
73
de
ve6nap@oanet.com

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