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Slingshot method for hanging a wire antenna.
Here is an article on how to cheaply and easily run a wire antenna
using a slingshot, and a fishing pole. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkyWires/message/37 |
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"Walter" wrote in message om... Here is an article on how to cheaply and easily run a wire antenna using a slingshot, and a fishing pole. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkyWires/message/37 Amazing! Amazing, that is, that there has actually been a recent patent issued on the slingshot-spinning reel combination: U.S. 6,286,495; filed on 8/2/02! I used this idea as far back as 1966, copied from other hams who used it before I did. And in 1990 I built one identical to the one they're selling. See the ad for EZ Hang on the www.qrz.com site. Marty K1FHR |
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a patent?
I'm gonna puke! how ludicrous, next they'll patent throwing a rock........ "Martin" wrote in message .net... "Walter" wrote in message om... Here is an article on how to cheaply and easily run a wire antenna using a slingshot, and a fishing pole. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkyWires/message/37 Amazing! Amazing, that is, that there has actually been a recent patent issued on the slingshot-spinning reel combination: U.S. 6,286,495; filed on 8/2/02! I used this idea as far back as 1966, copied from other hams who used it before I did. And in 1990 I built one identical to the one they're selling. See the ad for EZ Hang on the www.qrz.com site. Marty K1FHR |
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Walmart:
One (1) 5.95 Slingshot One (1) 3.95 or less if on sale, Cheap fishing reel with line Two (2) (.39) Tiny radiator hose clamps One Pack (1.99) 1oz. teardrop lead fishing weight One (1) can Spray Orange Paint (to color lead weight) One (1) Screwdriver (no cost...from my toolbox) TADA !!! My version of EZ Hand....works just as good.. Mitch KD4HTW "H. Adam Stevens" wrote in message ... a patent? I'm gonna puke! how ludicrous, next they'll patent throwing a rock........ "Martin" wrote in message .net... "Walter" wrote in message om... Here is an article on how to cheaply and easily run a wire antenna using a slingshot, and a fishing pole. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkyWires/message/37 Amazing! Amazing, that is, that there has actually been a recent patent issued on the slingshot-spinning reel combination: U.S. 6,286,495; filed on 8/2/02! I used this idea as far back as 1966, copied from other hams who used it before I did. And in 1990 I built one identical to the one they're selling. See the ad for EZ Hang on the www.qrz.com site. Marty K1FHR |
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Hi,
Save the paint, swipe some of my teen daughters nail polish with glitter ! worked great ! btw, some lawyer helped his kid file a patent for swinging sidweays on a conventional swingset ! he wanted to teach his kid how the process works. 73 jimbo Lloyd wrote: Walmart: One (1) 5.95 Slingshot One (1) 3.95 or less if on sale, Cheap fishing reel with line Two (2) (.39) Tiny radiator hose clamps One Pack (1.99) 1oz. teardrop lead fishing weight One (1) can Spray Orange Paint (to color lead weight) One (1) Screwdriver (no cost...from my toolbox) TADA !!! My version of EZ Hand....works just as good.. Mitch KD4HTW "H. Adam Stevens" wrote in message ... a patent? I'm gonna puke! how ludicrous, next they'll patent throwing a rock........ "Martin" wrote in message .net... "Walter" wrote in message om... Here is an article on how to cheaply and easily run a wire antenna using a slingshot, and a fishing pole. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkyWires/message/37 Amazing! Amazing, that is, that there has actually been a recent patent issued on the slingshot-spinning reel combination: U.S. 6,286,495; filed on 8/2/02! I used this idea as far back as 1966, copied from other hams who used it before I did. And in 1990 I built one identical to the one they're selling. See the ad for EZ Hang on the www.qrz.com site. Marty K1FHR |
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If he really wanted to teach the kid the process, he should have charged him
the usual fee. "James" wrote in message ... Hi, Save the paint, swipe some of my teen daughters nail polish with glitter ! worked great ! btw, some lawyer helped his kid file a patent for swinging sidweays on a conventional swingset ! he wanted to teach his kid how the process works. 73 jimbo Lloyd wrote: Walmart: One (1) 5.95 Slingshot One (1) 3.95 or less if on sale, Cheap fishing reel with line Two (2) (.39) Tiny radiator hose clamps One Pack (1.99) 1oz. teardrop lead fishing weight One (1) can Spray Orange Paint (to color lead weight) One (1) Screwdriver (no cost...from my toolbox) TADA !!! My version of EZ Hand....works just as good.. Mitch KD4HTW "H. Adam Stevens" wrote in message ... a patent? I'm gonna puke! how ludicrous, next they'll patent throwing a rock........ "Martin" wrote in message .net... "Walter" wrote in message om... Here is an article on how to cheaply and easily run a wire antenna using a slingshot, and a fishing pole. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkyWires/message/37 Amazing! Amazing, that is, that there has actually been a recent patent issued on the slingshot-spinning reel combination: U.S. 6,286,495; filed on 8/2/02! I used this idea as far back as 1966, copied from other hams who used it before I did. And in 1990 I built one identical to the one they're selling. See the ad for EZ Hang on the www.qrz.com site. Marty K1FHR |
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If I'd had a nickel for everything I invented, but never followed up on,
I'd be able to afford a new 1S4 for my QRP rig. Over the years, there have been many variations on this theme and all probably worked about the same. The good folks at EZ-Hang, took the time to package the whole shooting match for those of us who were unable to take the time to chase down the parts. I've had a "commercial" model for a couple years and it works great! I chat with Mr. EZ-Hang from time to time at HamFests, and usually end up getting a couple free weights. The latest addition is the "ground mounted line feeding gizmo" for pulling the nylon line up with the mono filament line. That is also a handy addition to the kit. By the way, when the salesman tells you these thing work really, really well from a "projectile" perspective and recommends that you practice a few times in the wide open spaces until you figure out what the "lob" is, take them at their word. Between Whamm-O and Zebco, this is a real lead-slinger and it is nice to know what kind of an arch results from an arm's length pull back. Once you get in the trees, it becomes a little tougher to figure out where that yellow sinker is dropping down. On occasion, I've resorted to tying on a short length of florescent pink (or orange) surveyors tape, just in case. NOTE: I have no connection with EZ-Hang, Whamm-O, Zebco, whoever makes the sinkers, or the U.S. Patent Office, other than being a "Happy Camper" customer. 73, Dave Dave Williams - K7HMP/4 Stafford, Virginia Martin wrote: "Walter" wrote in message om... Here is an article on how to cheaply and easily run a wire antenna using a slingshot, and a fishing pole. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkyWires/message/37 Amazing! Amazing, that is, that there has actually been a recent patent issued on the slingshot-spinning reel combination: U.S. 6,286,495; filed on 8/2/02! I used this idea as far back as 1966, copied from other hams who used it before I did. And in 1990 I built one identical to the one they're selling. See the ad for EZ Hang on the www.qrz.com site. Marty K1FHR |
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On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 22:28:08 -0400, Williams wrote:
If I'd had a nickel for everything I invented, but never followed up on, I'd be able to afford a new 1S4 for my QRP rig. Over the years, there have been many variations on this theme and all probably worked about the same. The good folks at EZ-Hang, took the time to package the whole shooting match for those of us who were unable to take the time to chase down the parts. I've had a "commercial" model for a couple years and it works great! I chat with Mr. EZ-Hang from time to time at HamFests, and usually end up getting a couple free weights. Then there is the shot that puts the sinker/weight/projectile over a limb and hits the next, leaving the weight caught 40 feet off the ground. I did that with a "rope saw" this past week end. Tried everything to get the weight down. I finally gave up, pulled as much nylon rope as I could reach and then cut it....Naturally the rope recoiled and the darn weight dropped about 3 or 4 feet. Later in the day the wind brought it down. By then I'd put up a 30 foot extension ladder and crawled up and cut the limb off. That was 4 days ago and I'm still sore. Roger Halstead (K8RI EN73 & ARRL Life Member) www.rogerhalstead.com N833R World's oldest Debonair? (S# CD-2) |
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One variation I saw was very memorable. One of the fellows brought a
hunting crossbow to field day back in the 60's. The line took off into the blue yonder over a stand of 70-80 foot trees pulling some 200 yards of line off the reel. Never found any of the sinkers or lines he lost. "Williams" wrote in message ... If I'd had a nickel for everything I invented, but never followed up on, I'd be able to afford a new 1S4 for my QRP rig. Over the years, there have been many variations on this theme and all probably worked about the same. ................... By the way, when the salesman tells you these thing work really, really well from a "projectile" perspective and recommends that you practice a few times in the wide open spaces until you figure out what the "lob" is, take them at their word. ........................... 73, Dave Dave Williams - K7HMP/4 Stafford, Virginia Martin wrote: "Walter" wrote in message om... Here is an article on how to cheaply and easily run a wire antenna using a slingshot, and a fishing pole. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkyWires/message/37 Amazing! Amazing, that is, that there has actually been a recent patent issued on the slingshot-spinning reel combination: U.S. 6,286,495; filed on 8/2/02! I used this idea as far back as 1966, copied from other hams who used it before I did. And in 1990 I built one identical to the one they're selling. See the ad for EZ Hang on the www.qrz.com site. Marty K1FHR |
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One variation I saw was very memorable. One of the fellows brought a
hunting crossbow to field day back in the 60's. The line took off into the blue yonder over a stand of 70-80 foot trees pulling some 200 yards of line off the reel. Never found any of the sinkers or lines he lost. Ummm. The fact that the bolt was labeled "SNARK" might have given some warning of this, I suppose... -- Dave Platt AE6EO Hosting the Jade Warrior home page: http://www.radagast.org/jade-warrior I do _not_ wish to receive unsolicited commercial email, and I will boycott any company which has the gall to send me such ads! |
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