Jeff is right... while the whip is a great antenna... if not mounted on
the center of the vehicle... it will be very directional towards the
front of the vehicle if mounted in the rear. Frankly, the whip is a bit
impractical from several standpoints. When balancing practicality and
performance... I always opted for a somewhat shorter antenna (Wilson
1000) magneted to the center of the roof. This provides an excellent
radiation pattern and doesn't hit every tree, bridge, and lighting
fixure... LOL

Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com


Great price but if you don't use the center of the roof you will be
highly
directional. Why not put the hole in a less obtrusive place like the
top
rather than the highly visable side of the vehicle? Everything will
be
easier if you use the roof mount. Tuning, etc.