Author Archives: AKBiocca

Tool Upgrade

Posted on September 1, 2010 by AKBiocca

For years I’ve been using a 19.2V Porter Cable drill for many of my projects including some launcher work. Removing valve screws, tapping pressure chambers, etc. It has been a real workhorse. It is still going strong even after all … Continue reading →

Posted in Production-Shipping | Comments Off

Making Launchers

Posted on August 21, 2010 by AKBiocca

Here is a new CSV19T threaded launcher assembled today. Ready to go.

Posted in Production-Shipping | Comments Off

CSV19 Totes

Posted on August 7, 2010 by AKBiocca

The CSV19 fits nicely into the Rubbermaid 10 gallon totes. These were the containers that the CSV19 was designed for. For some reason, this size of these totes became unavailable for several years. Lowe’s brought them back on an exclusive … Continue reading →

Posted in Antenna Launching | Comments Off

Test Site

Posted on August 5, 2010 by AKBiocca

This site is currently a test site. It is running a new version of WordPress and has many improvements. Cleanup is still in progress. Some links are broken or point to the production site. The catalog on this site is … Continue reading →

Posted in Server | Comments Off

Barrels Again

Posted on July 10, 2010 by AKBiocca

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Antenna Launching | Comments Off