Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Launching

2008-07-28 Thread Paul
Best and easiest way to shoot antenna is here: I've also seen potatoes and golf balls used successfully. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change,

[Elecraft] Antenna Launching

2008-07-26 Thread Bruce Beford
Benny wrote: Best and easiest way to shoot antenna is here: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.htm I tried almost all imaginable systems during 50 years. And tennis ball does not harm anything when coming down. This can be ordered as a kit, too. Smile! I get a lot of use out of

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2008-07-26 Thread Lee Buller
I like to use a fishing rod and reelwith two nuts attached to the end. I have also used 2-oz to 5-oz fishing weights. The mono filament line needs to be around 10 pound test. Yea, I know...we catch Catfish in Kansas...not trout. I have had good luck with this and enjoy the practice

[Elecraft] Antenna launching

2004-09-10 Thread J F
Chas, Ron, and all, You know this is what I enjoy most about the hobby, the plethora of ideas that get the job done. Some more wacky and fun than others, but none the less effective for the task at hand. I did go and check the tennis ball type launchers out, and think I have the parts to build