Ladder line standoffs?

[KC2UGV]

So, this question came up in another ham radio forum:

What is the "recommended" distance for stand offs for ladder line from metal?

I thought I read somewheres it was 12 or 18".... However, I was pretty sure I was not entirely accurate.

So, for the fine gents here: What is the distance you should run ladder line away from metal?

[KG4CGC]

3 feet.

[N2CHX]

So, for the fine gents here:


There's fine gents here?

[KC2UGV]

There's fine gents here?

Sometimes :) And also, the question is open to the fine ladies in the room as well :)

[NQ6U]

There's fine gents here?

I didn't volunteer an answer because I figured he couldn't be talking to me...

[KC2UGV]

Ok smartasses, the question is open to everyone. Why would I exclude myself from it's target audience :lol:

[NQ6U]

Ok smartasses, the question is open to everyone. Why would I exclude myself from it's target audience :lol:

okay, if you put it that way. According to this site (http://www.athensarc.org/ladder.asp), the ARC of Athens, TX:


The general rule is twice the width of the line.

[N9FE]

3355One foot is plenty. Just make them out of pvc pipe. Mine are painted with flat black outdoor grill paint so they melt faster during our frequent ice storms