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Danusee
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Username: Danusee

Post Number: 13
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 10:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I need a 3' antenna with magnetic mount but needs to be flexable if it hits overhead objects. I have a Little Wil now. Don't like it. Seems weak in the performace area. I was wondering how would a Astatic 3k would work with a magnetic mount base?
Any other recomendations welcomed.
Dan
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Tech808
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Username: Tech808

Post Number: 5456
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 10:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Danusee,

The Astatic 3K would work great with a mag mount.

BUT! it is 5'-5" tall and WILL NOT BEND if it hits over head objects.

The Base Section is 1" around and 30-1/2" tall not conuting the Mag Mount and then add the Heavy Duty Stinger which is another 36" tall if you use one.

The Astatic is one Heavy Duty well built antenna and you would need a 3 or 4 Magnet to even hold it upright.

Hope this helps,

Lon
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Danusee
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Post Number: 14
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 11:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Tech808, I was thinking the Astatic 3k was overall 36". You cleared that up. My truck with a Little Wil already hits more than I want it to.
Anyone know of a 3' magnetic mount antenna or any magnetic mount - antenna combination that will have good performance and bend when it hits overhead objects.
Dan
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Hotwire
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Post Number: 257
Registered: 1-2005


Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 8:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Isnt the Wilson 2000 or 5000 pretty flexible? I see alot of guys around my town use them on pick ups and have no problems.
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Chrisdey
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Username: Chrisdey

Post Number: 9
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Friday, April 08, 2005 - 12:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Go Wilson mag mount. It has always done me right.
1000 or 5000
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Dx431
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Username: Dx431

Post Number: 1101
Registered: 2-2002


Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 1:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I know you said you wanted a 3' ant. But you can't get the performance out of a shorter ant like you can a taller one.
Mount a 102" SS Whip to the bedrail. They are virtually indistructable!

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