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It was a beautiful day to be putting up antennas!? Eric (KE7NLU) and I (KK7CJV) helped Carolynn (KF7YUS) install a 20 meter hamstick outside of her apartment.? With her new General privileges she is just chomping at the bit to try out HF.? Eric found a spot on an old AC unit that would work great to hold her 2 meter and 20 meter antennas outside and still be incognito.? Then we headed to Carolynn's church to install a diplexer and the new end fed 80-10 meter antenna.? Installing the antenna on the building was of little chore but the issues began when trying to 'throw' the other end over a tree.? Eric tried tossing the end tied to a tennis ball over the tree with little luck.? Then he tried a slingshot (provided by the ever-resourceful Carolynn) to 'sling' the end of the antenna over the tree.? Carolynn and I provided ample encouragement and support from the ground.? As the day was winding to an end, we all decided on one last chance of tossing the rope tied to a rock (heavier than a tennis ball) over the tree before retreating in defeat to organize a new battle plan.? With a mighty toss, the line went over the tree!!? Success!? Eric tied off the end and now for the true test.? Carolynn and Eric tested the radio with the newly installed antenna.? They were able to contact a California POTA.? 59 both ways!? Eric also tested the J-pole on the Bridger Repeater and Tom (KE7VUX) in Helena was able to give him a signal report.? It was a great day talking radio and helping another ham get on the air! ?