Making Launchers

August 21st, 2010
CSV19 threaded type Launcher

CSV19T Antenna Launcher

Here is one assembled today. A CSV19T threaded launcher. Ready to go.

Website Update

August 7th, 2010

We 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.

Visit our New Updated Site

Barrels Again

July 10th, 2010

Periodically 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!

New Discussion List

Field Day

June 30th, 2010

We 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, 2010

The 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:

New Launcher Assembly Manual