Topband: 160 meter dipole polarity

[Jason Buchanan]

hi,

I am going to hang a 160 meter dipole w/1:1 balun tomorrow and am 
wondering if there is a recommended method for how to hang it 
"polarity-wise".  One half of the dipole is going to extend over some of 
my house, the other half will totally be over the yard.  Should I put 
the half that is tied to the center conductor over the yard or the 
house?  It seems like it would be best to have the leg that is 
electrically connected to the center conductor of the balun over the 
yard and not the house.

Also, for those of you who use a 160 meter inverted vee, do you have any 
recommended lengths I should start with?  For tuning to 1.850 i'm 
figuring on cutting the wire around 132 feet for each leg.  Working with 
an antenna this long will take a lot of extra time fidgeting with the 
right length - just wondering if any of you have experienced this same 
predicament and have suggestions.



thanks and regards,
Jason - W0JSB