Figure shows the common receiving longwire. The antenna element should be 30 to 150 ft in length. Although most texts show it horizontal to the ground (and indeed, a case can be made that performance is better that way), it is not strictly necessary. If you must slope the wire, then it is doubtful that you will notice any re- ception problems. The far end of the wire is attached to a supporting structure through an insulator and a rope. The support structure can be another building, a tree, or a mast installed especially for this purpose. Chapter 28 deals with antenna construction practices.
