[Towertalk] Ladder Line Twist

georgekr5c georgekr5c@cablelynx.com
Sun, 31 Mar 2002 17:20:42 -0600


Back in the time of outside TV antennas and 300 ohm twin lead, we always put
some twist in the twin lead.  Forgotten the exact reason but that is what we
did.

Would that have any value if running say 450 ohm ladder line alongside a
tower.  I know that proper spacing should be maintained but would the
additional twist be of any benefit?

Also refresh my memory of the advantage of twisting if there is any.

Thanks.

George KR5C
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