[TowerTalk] Inverted v vs dipole at different heights

[Jim Miller WB5OXQ]

It seems that from the discussion about v's vs flattop that the flattop may be quieter.  However when height of support structures becomes an issue is it better to use an inverted v with an apex at least a 1/2 wave above the ground or a flattop an half that height.  I understand that antennas that are too low can be cloud warmers so is it feasible to use a flattop that is too low for a receive antenna and an inverted v at proper height for a transmit antenna?  I have 1 tower at 60' in the center of my lot and 2 others at 25' at either side of the lot for end supports.  The 25' towers are limited in height due to power line clearance.  The dipole wires lay 150 degrees by 340 degrees.  I have 2 separate dipoles 2 feet apart fed by separate coax feeds with no baluns or chokes for 80 and 40 meters.  My noise level usually runs around s 5 on 20 using a beam at 60' and s9 on 40 on the dipole and s9+10 on 75. the sweep display looks like a pocket comb on 75 and not much better on 40. No weak signals worked here.

      Jim & Ella Miller 
WB5OXQ & KA5EPM
     Abby & Sparky
Dalmatian Furbabies
        Waco, TX