[Elecraft] Ladder Line near the gutter.

[George, W5YR]

Dan, try to keep ladderline as far from any other objects as is reasonably
possible. Probably a few inches from metal is more than adequate. As far
away from the earth ground as possible - laying on the ground or being
coiled or wadded up like coax is a no-no!

You might find that a 1:1 current or choke balun works better on average on
all bands. I use three ladderline-fed antennas here with three W2DU bead
baluns and they tune very well from 80-10 meters.

72/73/oo, George W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas         
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe   
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 56th year and it just keeps getting better!
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