"James True N5ARW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I made my own slingshot/fishing reel. Walmart had both parts, a wrist rocket type slingshot and a cheap Zebco reel. I used two small hose clamps to attach the reel to the sling shot and was off to the races. My only caution is not to use too large a lead weight. My first attempt was too heavy and it immediately broke the line and I am guessing landed about 3 blocks away. Start off with one about the size of a green pea and adjust to suite your preference. Also remember to release the drag on the real before you shoot (again from experience).
Enjoy your new shack. 73 James True N5ARW in beautiful Hot Springs National Park, AR http://www.boatanchor.com --Original Message Text--- From: DW Holtman Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 19:20:37 -0600 Hello, I have a couple of questions that I hope someone can help me with. First, My new Shack is in a converted garage, with more space than I have ever had in the past. My question is, what is the best way to make a hole for coax/450 ohm ladder line to leave the shack? I just finished framing and thought about usiung PVC pipe. How would I insulate it? Is there a better way? Second, there are two trees on my new QTH. They are around 60 feet apart (40 meter dipole). One is around 60 feet high, the other is maybe 30 feet (build a sloper). The 60 footer would be the highest antenna that I have ever had. I want to get one end of a dipole some where near the top. How do I get wire/rope that high? I have seen in the past a device that is a combination sling-shot/fishing reel. Are thay still available? Any help would be great. Thank you in advance. 73's DW Holtman WB7SSN ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Behalf of "James True N5ARW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------
