"Alex" wrote in message
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On Thu, 7 Oct 2004 17:38:53 -0400, "Dr.X" wrote:

"Alex" wrote in message
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On Thu, 07 Oct 2004 14:10:20 -0700, Frank Gilliland
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*LOL* Why cant I just buy the 102" and stick it in my spring loaded
magnet mount that i have now. Hell, I'm already getting frustrated,
but gonna try it

Alex, have you looked at the Willson 1000/5000 ?

I have a 1000 on my full size van. On top, dead center. I'm very happy
with
it. I get out good with it. I would use a 9' if it wern't so God-awfull
ugly. :-)

-Dr.X


Thats what i was thinking about. I still may, but also got an itch to
learn about making one as well. Where did you get your wilson? If
online could you give me the URL

I've not bought one online before but you can call 1-800-541-6116 to find a
dealer. You can read about it all over the place, but I think the most
complete info can be found at http://www.wilsonantenna.com/ .

I got my latest one used, but I have bought them new in the past. I was also
a dealer for a while down here in Fl.

Wilsons are not cheap. Especially the mag mount. But I'll bet you'll love it
once you get it. I wouldn't use any other antenna ('cept maybe that 9' whip
if it weren't so damned ugly). My van is new. '04. I wouldn't want to uglify
it with that 1/4 wave mobile ground plane. The Wilson looks way better.
Especially on a black van with tinted windows. Looking creapy like that is
way better than looking stupid. lol. :-P

-Dr.X