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Standard whip antenna?

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Old May 2, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Default Standard whip antenna?

Is there a reason no one is using a standard 4' whip antenna for their CB? Seems everyone is using a firestick....
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Old May 2, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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I'm sure someone is. I thought the length of a standard whip was 102", though. I didn't get one because it's just too long and I hit enough stuff with the 4' Firestik. I know plenty of people with Tj's that run the 102".
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Most of the trunk mount, roof mount and magnetic mount antennas I have seen are 35"-44" long....will they not work well?
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Old May 2, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by benmar2000
Yeah.. But keep in mind also that most of those have a coil in the base of the antenna..

AAAH HA! That would explain that. So, is it just personal preference about which style you choose...right!?!?
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