Eric, We were serious in our questions regarding what do you want to
know about the 102 inch whip.

Many of us are amateur radio operators who use the 102 inch whip in a
variety of modes and on many frequencies different from the CB Band.

The 102 inch whip in your application will provide very good antenna.
However, your ground wave will be somewhere around 10 to 15 miles. The
antenna will not improve the ground wave. You may encounter some 'skip'
conditions but these are not reliable for communications.



Eric wrote:
The message is titled 102" mobile antenna. It should ring a bell about being
a MOBILE. That should ring another bell that makes you think it's for a
vehicle.
Suggestions were expected from people who have had experience with these, or
can say something about these type of antenna.

Is it that hard to understand?

But ok, I'll explain a little further.
I'm installing a cb radio in my jeep, and I will be in very remote areas,
therefore I considered the full quarter length whip.

Any suggestions on what antenna to get?

Thank you,

Eric




"CW" wrote in message
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Yes, they exist. How's that?


"Eric" wrote in message
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Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Eric

About what??

Eric wrote:

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Eric

On Tue, 14 Oct 2003 07:06:48 GMT, "Eric" wrote:

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Eric


a more complete, well thought out question would be my suggestion.

rich

Guess you are looking for a 102" CB whip antenna
Radio Shack used to carry the stainless steel ones

AND here is a fiberglass one by Shakespeare for $9.00
http://www.valcoelectronics.com/cbantenna/whips.htm
Scroll to bottom of page

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73 From TKBITW
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"Eric" wrote in message
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Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Eric

Is a fiber glass one better or worse than a stainless steel one?

Thanks

Eric



"KeyBoard In The Wilderness" wrote in message
news:l3Tib.63647$vj2.52984@fed1read06...
Guess you are looking for a 102" CB whip antenna
Radio Shack used to carry the stainless steel ones

AND here is a fiberglass one by Shakespeare for $9.00
http://www.valcoelectronics.com/cbantenna/whips.htm
Scroll to bottom of page

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73 From TKBITW
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"Eric" wrote in message
news:cgNib.757812$YN5.731961@sccrnsc01...
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Eric

Sorry never owned either so can't say which is better -- maybe some one else
can help.

Two considerations though -- radiation efficiency and mechanical integrity.
I suspect the radiation efficiency is about the same between the two.

Some offroad vehicle owners might comment on the mechanical integrity as far
as banging into tree branches etc.
102" whips are usually spring mounted so have a certain amount of give to
them.

Maybe a post at rec.radio.cb will find more responses from actual
users.

Also a CB shop will probably have words of wisdom.
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"Eric" wrote in message
. net...
Is a fiber glass one better or worse than a stainless steel one?

Thanks

Eric



"KeyBoard In The Wilderness" wrote in message
news:l3Tib.63647$vj2.52984@fed1read06...
Guess you are looking for a 102" CB whip antenna
Radio Shack used to carry the stainless steel ones

AND here is a fiberglass one by Shakespeare for $9.00
http://www.valcoelectronics.com/cbantenna/whips.htm
Scroll to bottom of page

--
73 From TKBITW
------------------------------
"Eric" wrote in message
news:cgNib.757812$YN5.731961@sccrnsc01...
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Eric

Couldn't find a shop in Utah.

Thanks for the help though,

Eric


"KeyBoard In The Wilderness" wrote in message
news:jbXib.64293$vj2.32919@fed1read06...
Sorry never owned either so can't say which is better -- maybe some one
else
can help.

Two considerations though -- radiation efficiency and mechanical
integrity.
I suspect the radiation efficiency is about the same between the two.

Some offroad vehicle owners might comment on the mechanical integrity as
far
as banging into tree branches etc.
102" whips are usually spring mounted so have a certain amount of give to
them.

Maybe a post at rec.radio.cb will find more responses from
actual
users.

Also a CB shop will probably have words of wisdom.
--
73 From The KeyBoard
-----------------------------
"Eric" wrote in message
. net...
Is a fiber glass one better or worse than a stainless steel one?

Thanks

Eric



"KeyBoard In The Wilderness" wrote in message
news:l3Tib.63647$vj2.52984@fed1read06...
Guess you are looking for a 102" CB whip antenna
Radio Shack used to carry the stainless steel ones

AND here is a fiberglass one by Shakespeare for $9.00
http://www.valcoelectronics.com/cbantenna/whips.htm
Scroll to bottom of page

--
73 From TKBITW
------------------------------
"Eric" wrote in message
news:cgNib.757812$YN5.731961@sccrnsc01...
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Eric

Words of possible wisdom at URL:
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/antennab.htm

Discusses merits of SS vs Fiberglass flexing and also which is the better
radiator.

Can't vouch for it --- but seems well thought out.

Good Luck

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"Eric" wrote in message
news
Couldn't find a shop in Utah.

Thanks for the help though,

Eric


"KeyBoard In The Wilderness" wrote in message
news:jbXib.64293$vj2.32919@fed1read06...
Sorry never owned either so can't say which is better -- maybe some one
else
can help.

Two considerations though -- radiation efficiency and mechanical
integrity.
I suspect the radiation efficiency is about the same between the two.

Some offroad vehicle owners might comment on the mechanical integrity as
far
as banging into tree branches etc.
102" whips are usually spring mounted so have a certain amount of give
to
them.

Maybe a post at rec.radio.cb will find more responses from
actual
users.

Also a CB shop will probably have words of wisdom.
--
73 From The KeyBoard
-----------------------------
"Eric" wrote in message
. net...
Is a fiber glass one better or worse than a stainless steel one?

Thanks

Eric



"KeyBoard In The Wilderness" wrote in message
news:l3Tib.63647$vj2.52984@fed1read06...
Guess you are looking for a 102" CB whip antenna
Radio Shack used to carry the stainless steel ones

AND here is a fiberglass one by Shakespeare for $9.00
http://www.valcoelectronics.com/cbantenna/whips.htm
Scroll to bottom of page

--
73 From TKBITW
------------------------------
"Eric" wrote in message
news:cgNib.757812$YN5.731961@sccrnsc01...
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Eric

Couldn't find a shop in Utah.

Thanks for the help though,

Eric


"KeyBoard In The Wilderness" wrote in message
news:jbXib.64293$vj2.32919@fed1read06...
Sorry never owned either so can't say which is better -- maybe some one
else
can help.

Two considerations though -- radiation efficiency and mechanical
integrity.
I suspect the radiation efficiency is about the same between the two.

Some offroad vehicle owners might comment on the mechanical integrity as
far
as banging into tree branches etc.
102" whips are usually spring mounted so have a certain amount of give to
them.

Maybe a post at rec.radio.cb will find more responses from
actual
users.

Also a CB shop will probably have words of wisdom.
--
73 From The KeyBoard
-----------------------------
"Eric" wrote in message
. net...
Is a fiber glass one better or worse than a stainless steel one?

Thanks

Eric



"KeyBoard In The Wilderness" wrote in message
news:l3Tib.63647$vj2.52984@fed1read06...
Guess you are looking for a 102" CB whip antenna
Radio Shack used to carry the stainless steel ones

AND here is a fiberglass one by Shakespeare for $9.00
http://www.valcoelectronics.com/cbantenna/whips.htm
Scroll to bottom of page

--
73 From TKBITW
------------------------------
"Eric" wrote in message
news:cgNib.757812$YN5.731961@sccrnsc01...
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Eric

"Eric" wrote in message
news:cgNib.757812$YN5.731961@sccrnsc01...
Any suggestions?

Don't drive under short overhangs.