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?
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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?
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.
I've had the EZ Hang for a few years. The latest model is here: https://www.ezhang.com/index.php
This. ^^ But with only one try. ROOKIEQuote:
Originally Posted by KJ6BSO
How well do you do when you're in Minnesota? Why don't you go there and find out?Quote:
Originally Posted by NA4BH
I built the CSVI9 Antenna Launcher Kit
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....Quote:
Originally Posted by WØTKX
That's why I like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by KJ3N
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by X-Rated
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/uplo.../IMGP09121.jpg
I use my Binford 3000 Scud launcher.
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Not saying it's not slick, but for anything under 75 feet tall, it's overkill, IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by WØTKX
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
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:
I don't know about you, But I certainly like it better when he is there.Quote:
Originally Posted by KJ6BSO
And the horse you rode in on.Quote:
Originally Posted by K7SGJ
Gawd. Minnesota is actually pretty freaking nice, just like everywhere else.
Auflauf machen sie mit Pilzsuppe, sehr tröstlich.
ARGO
It's probably about time to be watching your mailbox, eh?
You need instructions on how to make a proper Minnesota insult. ;)