How To Place Antennas Aloft
Saturday, June 7, 2025
9 am – 11 am
Ham Radio Outlet – Training Room
(5730 W Good Hope Rd – adjacent to the showroom)
If you own a wire antenna and wonder how to get the apex raised to a high position in a tall support structure, you’re going to love building a pneumatic antenna launcher. Its ease and accuracy is superior to sling shots and arborist throws. And its just plain fun to pull the trigger and watch your weighted object fly aloft and over a tall support trailing a thin, light-weight line behind it to pull your antenna into position. The pneumatic antenna launcher in this build-athon has been proven to be effective, easy to build, easy to haul, and fun to own. Listed below is the parts list and instructions, and a video about the considerations of using an antenna launcher.
Our disclaimer: the Milwaukee Radio Amateur’s Club is not responsible for your use of this device. Please be cognizant of other humans, animals, and objects that may be harmed or damaged during the operation of your device.
Advance registration is required for this build. Seating is preferential to club members. Though we invite non-members to join us, please contact a member to act as your sponsor.