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Guy wires can extend about how far horizontally from a tall antenna tower?

About 1,500 feet, so give towers at least 2,000 feet of room.

  1. About 1,500 feet ✔
  2. About 150 feet
  3. About 5 miles

Why: Tall skeletal towers are held up by guy wires that are very hard to see, even in good weather. The FAA advises staying at least 2,000 feet away horizontally.

Huh, didn't know that: Some antenna towers exceed 1,000 feet AGL, and a few top 2,000 feet.

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Two antennas got married. The ceremony was boring, but the reception was excellent.
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Sources

  1. FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22), Ch. 11 https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/remote_pilot_study_guide.pdf

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