- 1. [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: Brad Anbro <n9en@live.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 23:27:16 +0000
- Hello all, I imagine that this subject has been covered in the past but rather than search the archives, I thought that I'd just ask the group for some information. What is available for purchase on
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00254.html (6,751 bytes)
- 2. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:19:45 -0800
- I imagine that this subject has been covered in the past but rather than search the archives, I thought that I'd just ask the group for some information. What is available for purchase on the market
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00255.html (8,810 bytes)
- 3. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: wesattaway <wesattaway@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:39:06 -0600
- Good advice from Jim. I use a tennis ball launcher, with good results shooting into tall Pines. It takes some practice to be able to gauge the correct air pressure to use for certain shots. --We
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00256.html (9,281 bytes)
- 4. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: Jim W7RY <jimw7ry@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:55:28 -0600
- A tree climber can put screw eyes and good pulleys into trunks and limbs.. Lasts much longer than ropes over limbs. 73 Jim W7RY _______________________________________________ _______________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00258.html (10,144 bytes)
- 5. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: Kelly Taylor <ve4xt@mymts.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 19:04:42 -0600
- Ive had some success on shorter (40-50ft) trees using a slingshot, with a high-density weight (heavy but not huge). Of course, it helps I can shoot in such a way as to not care where it lands. If you
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00259.html (11,620 bytes)
- 6. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: Rocky Riggs <rockyriggs@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 01:12:46 +0000
- Hi to All has anyone had any experience with using a drone to fly a pull wire over the tree tops? I asked this same question of some local ham friends, and they said I must be rich in order to sacrif
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00260.html (12,347 bytes)
- 7. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: "Wes Attaway \(N5WA\)" <wesattaway@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 19:47:39 -0600
- I would not recommend tying the pull rope to the monofilament line. Using string as an intermediate step works a lot better if you have to go through some Pine tree branches with lots of twigs and ne
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00261.html (12,846 bytes)
- 8. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: "R.Morris" <robrk@nidhog.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 21:03:45 -0500
- Small slice in tennis ball, poke in some lead weights, duct tape patch, make them fall more better. Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ _______________________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00262.html (15,081 bytes)
- 9. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Shohet, KQ2M" <kq2m@kq2m.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 21:09:51 -0500
- My personal experience is that anything under 100 is better and more easily served by a medium quality slingshot (Marksmen) with good quality bands and development of proficiency with it. I prefer a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00263.html (15,717 bytes)
- 10. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: mike stokes <mike9v@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:26:10 -0500
- I 2nd the heavy gloves. I had one slam into my knuckke, and while there was no permanent damage, it was very swollen and very sore for a long time. 73 Mike KK9V ______________________________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00264.html (18,533 bytes)
- 11. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Shohet, KQ2M" <kq2m@kq2m.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:52:58 -0500
- Yes, thats EXACTLY how I learned why I needed to use the heavy glove. I once had a VERY swollen and painful knuckle from a similar experience to yours and it prevented me from doing a lot of things f
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00265.html (19,491 bytes)
- 12. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: <n6sj@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 21:08:03 -0800
- Brad I use a crossbow with two 16p nails taped to the tip of the arrow. The back end is tied to 8 lb fish line on a spinning reel mounted on a stake at my feet. I don't try this if there is any signi
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00266.html (10,983 bytes)
- 13. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: "John Keating" <john.keating@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:10:48 -0800
- I got a launcher called the AirBoss, made by KR4LO. Shoots a 2 oz. weight attached to fishing line. Will let you know how it works after I try it this week. See http://www.kr4loairboss.com/ 73, John
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00267.html (8,363 bytes)
- 14. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: "Mal Speer" <malco@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 01:20:14 -0500
- Mine works great, just keep the pressure down. 73 de Mal WA2TWA I got a launcher called the AirBoss, made by KR4LO. Shoots a 2 oz. weight attached to fishing line. Will let you know how it works afte
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00268.html (8,797 bytes)
- 15. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: WW3S <ww3s@zoominternet.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 05:43:09 -0500
- And those are very easy to build yourself.....you can substitute the manual valve with a solenoid type sprinkler valve, a trigger it with a 9v battery.... Sent from my iPad __________________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00269.html (9,013 bytes)
- 16. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: Brad Anbro <n9en@live.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 14:06:32 +0000
- Many thanks to all who replied to my inquiry concerning the best way to get ropes into trees. I appreciate it very much. Happy New Year! 73, Brad, N9EN Bluff City, TN ________________________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00279.html (7,979 bytes)
- 17. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Smith" <Gary@ka1j.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 23:19:48 -0500
- I use the pneumatic spud launcher I made, see it & the PVC spud at the bottom of my QRZ page. I use 30 pound monofilament and I use large swivels as for ocean fishing at the end of the monofilament.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00280.html (9,970 bytes)
- 18. Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees (score: 1)
- Author: John Birken <k2sfs73@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2018 02:18:54 -0500
- *I have been hanging antennas for 50 years. Spent many many hours with ling shots, hard throwing. tennis balls etc.* *Then I came across* *http://www.kr4loairboss.com/ <http://www.kr4loairboss.com/>*
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-12/msg00281.html (8,791 bytes)
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