Launching over trees

[X-Rated]

What do others use to launch support string for dipoles over trees? I am looking at ~60 foot trees at my new QTH. I'd like to get my 40M dipole up there. Slingshots? Bows and arrows? Something else?

[NQ6U]

I use an 8' spinning rod with open-faced reel and a plastic weight that probably weighs a couple of ounces. Easily goes up over my 50' tree. Being an infrequent fisherman since moving to SoCal, however, it usually takes me a couple of tries to put the line where I want it.

[KJ3N]

I've had the EZ Hang for a few years. The latest model is here: https://www.ezhang.com/index.php

[NA4BH]

I use an 8' spinning rod with open-faced reel and a plastic weight that probably weighs a couple of ounces. Easily goes up over my 50' tree. Being an infrequent fisherman since moving to SoCal, however, it usually takes me a couple of tries to put the line where I want it.

This. ^^ But with only one try. ROOKIE

[NQ6U]

This. ^^ But with only one try. ROOKIE

How well do you do when you're in Minnesota? Why don't you go there and find out?

[WØTKX]

I built the CSVI9 Antenna Launcher Kit (http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.html)


http://www.antennalaunchers.com/tblpics/csv19.jpg

It's a little overkill for your immediate uses, but I've shot lines over 90-100' trees with fairly low pressure.

And 30' trees with even less. Max is pushing 200'. Besides, it's fun as hell to use. :mrgreen:

[KJ3N]

I built the CSVI9 Antenna Launcher Kit (http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.html)


http://www.antennalaunchers.com/tblpics/csv19.jpg

It's a little overkill for your immediate uses, but I've shot lines over 90-100' trees with fairly low pressure.

And 30' trees with even less. Max is pushing 200'. Besides, it's fun as hell to use. :mrgreen:

Something about a mouse and elephant gun comes to mind....

[X-Rated]

Something about a mouse and elephant gun comes to mind....

That's why I like it.

[n2ize]

There is only one way to do it. The way real men put up antennas. They climb the tree to the very top and hang the aerial.

[NQ6U]

That's why I like it.

Agreed. Hell, when I used to go squirrel hunting, I always took my Weatherby .460 Magnum. Wouldn't do to have a wounded squirrel going rogue, you know.

[WØTKX]

All I can say, is it's slick as hell.

It works way better than the doggie slingshot and fishing reel I used before...

http://w4kaz.com/qth/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/IMGP09121.jpg

[K7SGJ]

I use my Binford 3000 Scud launcher.

11780

[KJ3N]

All I can say, is it's slick as hell.

It works way better than the doggie slingshot and fishing reel I used before...

Not saying it's not slick, but for anything under 75 feet tall, it's overkill, IMHO.

I've been using the EZ Hang for almost 10 years and 90% of my trees top out at around 65 feet. I've got no complaints.

YMMV

[WØTKX]

I've found it more accurate than the slingshots, and will easily go over multiple trees if needed.

But... please... have the final word. MmmKay? :neener:

[K7SGJ]

How well do you do when you're in Minnesota? Why don't you go there and find out?

I don't know about you, But I certainly like it better when he is there.

[NA4BH]

I don't know about you, But I certainly like it better when he is there.

And the horse you rode in on.

[WØTKX]

Gawd. Minnesota is actually pretty freaking nice, just like everywhere else.

Auflauf machen sie mit Pilzsuppe, sehr tröstlich.

[K7SGJ]

ARGO

It's probably about time to be watching your mailbox, eh?

[WØTKX]

You need instructions on how to make a proper Minnesota insult. ;)