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KC2UGV
09-30-2010, 01:53 PM
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
09-30-2010, 01:57 PM
3 feet.

N2CHX
09-30-2010, 02:56 PM
So, for the fine gents here:


There's fine gents here?

KC2UGV
09-30-2010, 02:58 PM
There's fine gents here?

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

NQ6U
09-30-2010, 03:07 PM
There's fine gents here?

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

KC2UGV
09-30-2010, 03:08 PM
Ok smartasses, the question is open to everyone. Why would I exclude myself from it's target audience :lol:

NQ6U
09-30-2010, 03:14 PM
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
09-30-2010, 03:34 PM
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