I have a "QSO in a kilogram" system to be able to carry enough ham equipment with me to operate at practically any time without having to plan. To do this, I have a miniature throw weight for launching a wire antenna into a tree. It is a 2 oz tungsten fishing "flipping weight".
I painted it yellow with enamel. I ran UHMWPE braided fishing line through it, and tied it around some TPU filament tha…
Happy 100th birthday, Mr. Mel Brooks. May the Schwartz be with you!
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