CSV19T Antenna Launcher
Here is one assembled today. A CSV19T threaded launcher. Ready to go.
Making Launchers
August 21st, 2010Website Update
August 7th, 2010We are testing out a new updated website. It is not complete, but it is open for review and comment. It already has most of the content from this site but is reorganized somewhat. The catalog online ordering system is a copy of this one so it works now. Any feedback or suggestions would be appreciated. See the Contact page for email address.
Barrels Again
July 10th, 2010Periodically we have difficulty getting our special barrel material, and that happened just before Field Day this year. The supplier we had been using changed their computer system and seemed to lose the recipe for ordering this little used variety of pipe. After Field Day I put in another order and they found a batch for us. I don’t know if it will be a problem next time, but I ordered enough to do for quite a while.
Today we worked on cleaning up the pipe and making parts for kits. A bunch of orders will go out early next week. We will soon put barrel material back on the order page as it is no longer low on stock. We have enough for many launchers. Until next time…
We have a new discussion list that is getting some activity. If you have questions that is the place to go. One question we’d like to ask you is threaded versus cemented launchers. We are nearing the end of the batch of threaded valves and we’d like to hear from folks as to which type they prefer. Join us on the discussion list and let’s hear from you!
Field Day
June 30th, 2010We had a great Field Day. One fun part was launcher use and testing. We put up a half dozen antennas high in the trees with pneumatic launchers. Now we are back and ordering parts for the next run of launchers. We are again having problems locating barrel material. If we cannot find it we may have to substitute the thicker schedule 40 material which works fine but makes the ball a bit tighter in the barrel.
New Instructions
April 22nd, 2010The new assembly instructions are making significant progress. Many photos have been added, and there will be more in the coming days. The instructions are linked through the launcher manual pages or here: