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Re: [CQ-Contest] Compressed Air Antenna Launcher

To: <Georgek5kg@aol.com>, <k5lxp@qsl.net>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Compressed Air Antenna Launcher
From: "Stuart Santelmann KC1F" <kc1f@adelphia.net>
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 23:36:32 -0000
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> When I saw the photo on your web site with you using your launcher without
face and hand protection, and an open faced reel, it sent a chill down my
back!
>
> Thought you needed to know.
>
> 73, George, K5KG
>
> _______________________________________________


Allow me to second George's recommendation.  I use a standard slingshot to
get my wires 70 feet up into my trees.  I use a porcelain egg insulator for
the weight.  One time I accidentally hit a branch that was only about 6-7
feet away, and the egg insulator shattered and part came right back at me.
I'd look like Popeye now if I didn't have glasses on.  There's a reason
these things are illegal in some states like Massachusetts (but not here in
Live Free or Die New Hampshire !   Here we're left to to think on our own
without government guidance...)

                        73            Stu            KC1F


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