Wilson 2 ft or 3ft?

**DominicG** · 02-08-2008, 05:59 PM

So does the size matter? I have a radio shack 3, maybe 4ft. But it is untunable and very weak, and i've needed something better for a looonnnggg time.

The Wilson 2 and 3ft are the same price new on Ebay. So now its really hard to decide. What should i get?

**TCao** · 02-08-2008, 06:01 PM

3 footer would work better than the 2 footer unless you need to park inside the garage and don't want to take the antenna off all the time.

targa88 · 02-08-2008, 08:58 PM

Don't mean to hijack....
What would be the merits of:
Wilson FGT vs Little Wil, W-500, W-1000, W-2000 vs Firestick

mattmainster · 02-08-2008, 08:59 PM

Get the 3' and let me know when you get an SWR meter to tune it. I still need mine tuned

Fjamming · 02-08-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

targa88 previously said:

Don't mean to hijack....
What would be the merits of:
Wilson FGT vs Little Wil, W-500, W-1000, W-2000 vs Firestick

From a few shop owners that I've talked to, they unanimously said the Wilson is superior to the Firestick. When given the choice, chose metal instead of fiberglass. Unless you're running a amped unit, the Little Wil is already adequate. You can go up for peace of mind. Obviously the longer antennas will have better reception. I'm not familiar with FGT. I use magnet mount Little Wil. Never an issue with it falling off. Since it's on the top of the roof, it stick out much further then any of the hinge mount types. The draw back is that it's not permanent and it can sometimes hit low hanging trees. I'm not cognocent of the shortcomings and will slow or stop to tilt the antenna instead of hitting it. It's not tuned yet, but it's coming through nicely.

Dom, get the 3.

**DominicG** · 02-08-2008, 11:12 PM

3' it is, thanks all!