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    Ladder line standoffs?

    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?
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    Quote Originally Posted by KC2UGV View Post
    So, for the fine gents here:

    There's fine gents here?

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    Quote Originally Posted by N2KKM View Post
    There's fine gents here?
    Sometimes :) And also, the question is open to the fine ladies in the room as well :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by N2KKM View Post
    There's fine gents here?
    I didn't volunteer an answer because I figured he couldn't be talking to me...
    All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.

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    Ok smartasses, the question is open to everyone. Why would I exclude myself from it's target audience
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    Quote Originally Posted by KC2UGV View Post
    Ok smartasses, the question is open to everyone. Why would I exclude myself from it's target audience
    okay, if you put it that way. According to this site, the ARC of Athens, TX:

    The general rule is twice the width of the line.
    All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.

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