Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Elevating the magic carpet ground network might not be the best idea for your ham radio setup. While elevated radials often improve performance with amateur radio operations, the magic carpet's effectiveness comes from capacitive coupling with the ground. For portable antennas, keeping the antenna close to the ground actually helps maintain its unique characteristics and optimal performance.

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