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| Reviews Summary for WB6ZQZ CSV19 Pneumatic Antenna Launching System |
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Reviews: 6
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $119
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Description: The CSV19 Antenna Launcher Full Parts Kit includes all the parts for the CSV19 launcher. This includes the precision machined parts plus the hard to find SDR21 Tennsi Ball Barrel, the trigger valve, a small pressure gauge, and more. This version of the launcher uses the standard 4" diameter chamber and is 19" in overall length. The CSV19 weighs about 6.5 pounds. Just add cement and a few simple tools and assemble your own compact high performance Pneumatic Antenna Launcher. The CSV19 web page contains the complete information and assembly instructions for the launcher. The kit does not include cement or accessories such as the reel or mount. See the CSV19 Antenna Launcher Flyer for a detailed list of components included in the Kit. Launcher Kits are built on order. Parts are usually in stock, but it may require up to three weeks to prepare and ship the kit. The Full Kit sells for $99 plus $20 shipping and handling.
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More info: http://www.qsl.net/wb6zqz/csv19/
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G3LBS
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 5, 2007 13:18
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Ideal for antenna experimenters
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Thank goodness to be rid of slingshots - and I still have weighted socks hanging in my trees!
I was still wearing odd socks only yesterday!
When the csv19 launcher arrived I was amazed by its craftmanship. Alan answered all my emails.
First firing I easily cleared my 160ft poplars.
I put up four G5RVs (I have to be patriotic) with switchable lobes - one on UK. Then it opened up antenna simulation for my experiments.
Our local group beg me to do repeat launchings and we used the launcher to put up a high sloper for a local 84 year old ham. Buffalo Gil W2/G3LBS
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K8AC
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 13, 2005 10:39
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The Ultimate!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Obviously a bit of engineering went into this device. The use of the sprinkler system valve is ingenius. You control the height of the shot by pumping up the air chamber to the appropriate pressure. No need for power compressors - a high pressure bicycle pump works just great, and easily pressurizes the tank to the maximum 80 psi. When you're not installing antennas, you can amaze your friends and neighbors by shooting tennis balls 300 feet straight up! Seriously, if you use trees to support your wire antennas, you'll find this to be a much better tool than a slingshot.
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K6HYA
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 7, 2005 14:39
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Works Great!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This will allow those hams who want to experiment with wire antennas to actually get wire into the trees at the optimum height. I've tried many different approaches to get the fishline over the tree. Arrows and slingshots just have too many associated problems with them. The arrows get stuck in the tree branches and won't come down. The slingshot won't make it over the tall tree. The Launcher has fixed my fallen Sterba Curtain in no time. I'm now finally able to go after the Rhombic. The support trees were too far apart for my bow to get a line over the trees and brush that were in between. The distance between support trees is over 200 feet. It's been a nightmare having to shoot the arrow halfway between the support trees, find the arrow in the brush, clear enough branches out of the way to get the next shot, etc. Alan made a larger pressure chamber and a bit longer barrel for me to deal with the horizontal distance problem. I've sent a tennis ball over 300 feet using this Launcher. Also, there's no waiting for the ball to come down once it made it over the tree. The tennis balls are weighted and come right down. I've waited days for the wind to get my arrow down through the branches. No more!
I'm quite satisfied with the product as it is. I think the instructions could contain a bit less options which can be confusing. I believe that there's an improved set of instructions in the works. I've finally found the tool I've been searching for on the air for many months. I've had many discussions about RC helicopters, RC helium balloons, catapults and all kinds of power company guns with bullets that have fishline attached. Nothing comes near this inexpensive solution.
73,
iggy K6HYA
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KZ1X
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 3, 2005 11:40
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I agree
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Please tell me: what was I thinking BEFORE I got one of these? It is nearly shocking to know I was able to put up ANY antennas the old way. And, with such low antennas, my station suffered in performance.
With the improvement in system performance since I started putting antennas up at the correct height, having the CSV19 is like adding an amplifier.
Yes, this gizmo is THAT good.
And, it doesn't even touch the improvements yielded at Field Day. Look for W4EZ to come in 1st place 7A battery QRP.
I take a portable 9 gal. air tank with me, filled aat home (I have a big compressor) to 90 PSI. This tank is good for 20-25 launches at max power.
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KA1BVE
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 3, 2005 08:50
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Great Device for Wire Antenna Lovers
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I bought a pre-assembled CSV19 and found it to be an excellent way to put up wire antennas. Using just a cigarette lighter powered tire inflator to pressurize it, I found it could easily fire a line over the tallest trees around. Our club used it to put up our wire antennas at Field Day this year, and had a blast with it. Your local authorities will probably find it a lot less threatening than using a slingshot or crossbow, which are bound to attract their attention. When you fire it off, it makes a noise like a barking seal, and isn't really all that noticeable. Get one for your club's next field day, ande share it among your club members throughout the year to get everyone's antennas up as high as possible. It's a great product.
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N2WN
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 9, 2005 07:13
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Easy way to get height
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Alan has a nice item here, that you can build yourself or buy a kit (various). If you have an electric tire pump, paint ball compressed air tank or other compressor, you're all set to go. I've tried the strong arm method, arrows, slingshots, and commercial line throwing guns (using .22). This is the best reasonably priced reusable solution I've seen. It will easily top the 80' trees I have to work with at times. It also has tremendous "gee whiz" appeal! Various reels can be mounted, I bought the Antenna Launcher Zip Reel (designed and assembled by Eric WD6CMU) as well.
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