> it is best to go with a 1/4 wave whip for best results. Allother antennas are
> a compromise..TRUE
> (FWIW: I have yet to find a true 9ft
> antennae... the longest truck mountable one I have found is 102" or 8ft 6in
> long... wth?) The 102" whip is supposed to be used with the 6" spring
> at it's base. There is the 108". 108" whips can be found if you do not wish
> to use a spring and the whip is so limber that a spring is not a must unless
> you have to bend the whip real close to the mount.
> So.... what's better, the steel whip or the fiberglass? Steel is more
> durable but fiberglass looks better and can be had in a variety of colors.
> After checking it out, I could mount one on the rear bed rail by the tailgate
> and bend itdown to tie off at the
> front of the bed without losing any clearance, but can pop it up when I
> really want to reach out and touch someone or
> am roadtripping... But it must be upright anytime you are transmitting..
>
>
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