[TowerTalk] [Antenna-discussion] Best way of getting a line over a tree

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Eric,

here is a link to a review of a device made for this. They say it will shot
a tennis ball 300 feet. It's $119.

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5199

There is also a slingshot/fishing reel device sold for this purpose.

I have used a slingshot with good results. Sporting goods stores sell good
slingshots. I use a small 'super ball' that you can get from the 25 cent
vending machines. Drill a hole through the ball and tie on a string.

A bow and arrow might work well but if you haven't got one I think the $119
tennis ball shooter would be a better investiment.

Or, capture a squirl and tie a string to him. Let him run up the tree. When
he gets to the top shoot him. He will fall to the ground with the string
attached.

    Dave WX7G


On 12/24/08, Eric <n4hgz at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I know this is an age old question.   What is your best recommendation on
> getting some ropes in the tops of my 80 - 100 FT (25 - 33 M) pine trees ?
> I have heard a sling shot or bow and arrow can work.   I have good access to
> the trees but there are too many trees to try getting a balloon supported
> line over.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Eric N4HGZ
>
>
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