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Elevation is crucial—the higher the antenna, the better its performance. The builder notes that the wire should be positioned as high as possible for optimal reception. When routing the wire around corners or obstacles, special techniques could help—such as running the wire through copper tubing or piping. Since copper conducts electricity on its surface, this could potentially enable electrons to travel more efficiently around bends, although this method remains speculative and untested.
It's advised to avoid sharp bends or tight coils around nails or screws, instead opting for simple solder joints or flat screw fasteners. The key goal remains keeping the wire straight, properly insulated, and elevated.