[TowerTalk] EZ-Hang

Tue Dec 13 16:32:43 EST 2005

A member in one of our local radio clubs (Portland Amateur Radio Club) has one of those homebrew pneumatic line launchers that shoots tennis balls and fishing line over some pretty high trees. I saw a demo of it in use last June at Field Day - it was most impressive to see it in action!  I'd consider building one if I had more than just a very occasional use for it. 

For the slingshot and fishing reel method - several weeks ago, I was looking for the same kind of device. I did a search on Google for something like "Slingshot Antenna Launcher" or something similar which brought back lots of articles. I went to Wal-Mart and bought a slingshot for about $6, one of the recommended fishing reels for about $5, and then stopped at the hardware store to get a few hose clamps and an "L" bracket (found it in the wall shelving area). I clamped it all together in about five minutes and I was in business. It looks very much like that unit that goes for about $99.

LJ

-----Original Message-----
From: Pete Smith <n4zr at contesting.com>
Sent: Dec 13, 2005 12:35 PM
To: lew <lew at dsl-only.net>, towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] EZ-Hang

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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