[TowerTalk] Tower and Ladder Line Interaction

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

On 7/23/2014 8:06 AM, Kelley wrote:
he bottom of the tower.
>
> However, I'm concerned about the interaction between the tower and the
> ladder line. Some of the info I've read suggests it's not that big of a
> deal as long as the ladder line is a few inches from the metal. Other
> info I've read suggests otherwise.

Since you said you are using a tuner, you don't care if the line
impedance is changed moderately by the proximity of the tower.
You are probably fine if the spacing to the tower is 2 or 3 times
the wire spacing of the line.  Try to keep balance by putting
the line broadside to the tower, rather than end wise.  Also
avoid running it adjacent to a leg, rather run it up the face of
the tower.

Again, since you have a tuner, it is very non critical.

Rick N6RK