[TowerTalk] Will trees kill me, too?

[Kim Bottles]

Here is another approach to "wires in the tree" that I happened across this Field Day.

I was riding my bicycle on Field Day Sunday morning and I came across the North Kitsap Amateur Radio Club gang.

After introductions and the such, I noticed that their wire antennas were way the heck up in some Douglas Firs.
Like 80-100 feet up. So I asked "How the heck did you get them so far up for Field Day?"

Answer: Potato Gun

Only took several shots from an experienced cannonier and they were in business with some very high wires.
Seems like there could be some home application here.

Cheers!

Kim Bottles - K7IM
Bainbridge Island, WA



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