Re: [drakelist] New QTH

2005-04-11 Thread James True N5ARW
"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

Re: [drakelist] New QTH

2005-04-11 Thread davevittum
DW -     I have used a bow and arrow for 30 years. Pretty easy, drill a small hole in the shank of the arrow, tie 30 or 50 pound fishing monofilament, and let her rip. You can then use the monofilament to haul your wire or rope through the limbs.  I have seen the sling shot and the spinning

RE: [drakelist] New QTH

2005-04-11 Thread Gerry
ntenna. Give it some swing, man! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Al Parker Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 11:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'J. Michael Thurman'; 'DW Holtman'; drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sub

Re: [drakelist] New QTH

2005-04-11 Thread Russ Hines
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Re: [drakelist] New QTH

2005-04-11 Thread Al Parker
-- Original Message - From: "Chuck Wyatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'J. Michael Thurman'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'DW Holtman'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: RE: [dr

RE: [drakelist] New QTH

2005-04-11 Thread Chuck Wyatt
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David HavelSent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 10:09 PMTo: 'J. Michael Thurman'; 'DW Holtman'; drakelist@www.zerobeat.netSubject: RE: [drakelist] New QTH Hi gang,   In my opinion, the EZHang is great!  It

Re: [drakelist] New QTH

2005-04-10 Thread Matt Leatherman
DW - PVC will work well.  You can do a simple insulation job by using the typical foam insulation sold at most Home Improvement stores - once you are done running the coax.  It will expand to fill the gaps and is easy to cut out later if you have to.  All of my Home AC, dryer vents, and Roof ve

RE: [drakelist] New QTH

2005-04-10 Thread David Havel
also available on a roll as "Coax-Seal."  Check out:  http://radioworks.com/PDFCat04/53.pdf    73,   Dave - NO3K From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. Michael ThurmanSent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 9:50 PMTo: DW Holtman; drakelist@www.zerobeat.netSubject: Re: [

Re: [drakelist] New QTH

2005-04-10 Thread J. Michael Thurman
The device to which you refer is available at www.ezhang.com .  A friend of mine has one that he loans out to the hams in the community.  Boy...does it work as advertised.  If one grew up with a bean flip, it's a snap to get a line over a 60 ft. tree...and over the exact limb...  I have tried the