Best antenna for a JL Jeep? I have a 4’ fire stick, I get out fine but, just wondering.

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  1. Rotties

    Rotties Bobtail Member

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    I have a 19 JL Jeep and was wondering if it be better with something like the skip shooter. Or will going a foot longer worth it, just will hit a bunch of things with it. The mount is halfway up the spare tire holder, thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    102” whip if it was up to me.
     
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  4. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    I would use something lighter line a Francis, Firestik Firefly, or K40 makes one but I can't remember the name. Longer is always better but a 5' fiberglass regular size antenna has alot of mass that will be trying to swing around when you are off road. It puts a lot of stress on the mounts and base of the antenna.
     
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    k40 superflex, but it dosen't look like they make them in 5', or the Firefly.... Nvm. :D
     
  6. russbrill

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    All the Jeep guys are going to GMRS.. Here's a nice radio for that band Wouxun KG-1000G GMRS Base/Mobile Two Way Radio (buytwowayradios.com)
     
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  8. Meteorgray

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    Yep, the absolute "all" is an overstatement. "Some" or "many" would fit better.
     
  9. craig_sez

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    On that mount maybe get a metal plate made and mount it for use of a mag mount..Even if you go to an underground parkade the whip will only bend then after your out will go back to normal..
    A 102" or 108" would be nice but it will whip and wiggle like a cooked noodle..
     
  10. russbrill

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    Yes they are, they're dropping 27 MHz like a hot potato...
     
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