[Elecraft] Using a quadcopter to hang an antenna

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> On Oct 28, 2017, at 7:18 PM, Bill Johnson <k9yeq at live.com> wrote:
> 
> I don't have photos but my launcher is similar but the sprinkler valve is on the end and the "shooting" tube is on the end... not so compact. The overall length is 40" + and it is easy to aim.  The issue is how much air to use.  My air cavity is much shorter and I can do 70Lbs. with a bicycle pump.  I can do 90+ lbs. and agree with the spider wire.  
> 
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett
> Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 10:53 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using a quadcopter to hang an antenna
> 
> I built my own and chose the spiderwire fishing line.  Works great.  The fishing line is hard as heck to see  but super strong.  Goes over 100ft trees with no effort.
> 
> 
>> On 10/26/2017 10:55 PM, Benny Aumala wrote:
>> GA,
>> 
>> I have used CSV19 from:
>> 
>> http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html
>> 
>> Best way to use it is: one club-member has it and use it,
>> 
>> but service is available for all members.
>> 
>> This way the antenna will be launched OVER THE TREE.
>> 
>> All styles have been tried: army launch, sling-shots, shotgus etc.
>> 
>> This has been absolutely number one up to now.
>> 
>> Hydrocopter is promising if used properly.
>> 
>> Benny   OH9NB
>> 
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