While the primary objective is to get the center of the antenna as 
high as possible, keeping the ends as high as possible is also a good 
practice.

It is true that the ends of a dipole can be relatively low as compared 
to the center, thus creating the so called inverted V configuration.

But the general rule of thumb is that the more horizontally flat the 
antenna, the better it will play. This is especially true for the 
G5RV, and for off center fed antennas such as the Carolina Windom.

The Radio Works product catalog, which is readable online at 
radioworks.com, has a good explanation of why this is true for the 
Carolina Windom, and thus for any other off center fed dipole.

That said, however, we all tend to squeeze our antennas into whatever 
configuration will best fit into our spacial restrictions.

So, get the center as high as possible, keep the angle between the two 
halves of the antenna at least at 90 degrees or as much above 90 
degrees as possible, and anchor the ends accordingly.




Mike Duke, K5XU
American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs