Michael,

My G5RV may be the Radio Wave  model that John mentioned.  The G5RV is 
always fed at the center so it is, as you say shaped like a T.  My model is 
fed not with ladder line but with twin lead which is connected directly to 
the coax.  If you tie the ladder line portion off, make sure it is not in 
close proximity to metal such as a tower or pole.  That probably goes 
without saying but just to be sure.  I've heard of people running G5RV's in 
all sorts of configurations so you may have some options.  Inverted Vees 
seem to be an excellent all-around option and the increased low angle 
component will probably help you to work DX if you put it up that way.  Good 
luck.  lou
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From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 4:10 PM
Subject: Re_G5RV


> Phil and Lou:=20
>
> How do you have your G5RV's configured?I'm trying to locate a clear =
> description of the antenna and can't find one.=20
> Ie: does the ladderline section drop down from the centre, so the =
> antenna is like a T, giving you say, 51 feet on either side of the =
> ladderline section or is the ladderline section closer to one end of the =
> antenna. =20
> I'm trying to figure out the best way to install for the best =
> performance. I can install it as a horizontal but it won't be exactly =
> level.=20
> One end at my tower and the other about 8 feet off the ground at the =
> other end. Now, if the ladderline section is directly in the middle of =
> the antenna, I'm going to have to add more coax and come up with a way =
> to keep the ladder line section from just flying around, tie it off =
> somehow.=20
>
> TNX & 73:=20
>
> Michael De VO1RYN=20