On 25 Jan 2006 04:48:05 -0800, "Professor"
wrote:

You don't need the spring... and the 102" is unparalleled in
performance if mounted in the proper location...

It depends on what 102" you are talking about. Not all 102"
antennas are created equal. Some 102" antennas can actually
be beat by some shorter antennas.

Let the games begin.