“Use” of Jeep not stated.
I’ve a collection of Skipshooters in pairs:
5’
6’
7’
That’s probably just above $250 at my cost after shipping, etc. $42/ea, roughly. Primarily for any big truck I’m assigned (and have used all those lengths).
Best big truck performance ever achieved by me was with those 7’.
Expected maximum height is the question we deal with for semi-tractors. Just a little shy of 14’ was best. Five foot antenna minimum, then whatever was needed to get past 13’5” to 14’
I always knew there was no simpler tune & ‘ use top-load antenna (as other brands not in contention, IMO).
That said, my preference is for a metal antenna. Despite corrosion, fragility and replacement cost.
So, it comes back to use: what obstructions are expected? A guy living back East has a lot more problems than he would in Amarillo in this regard.
Can buy 2-3 Skipshooters for the price of a Predator. Nothing against that choice, but, frankly I’d try a SIRIO Performer 5000 before I threw a Predator into the mix. 6’8” tall.
I’ll take tallest over all other considerations as being first. The modular nature of the Predator lends itself to this.
So what budget exists to buy replacement components? A Wilson 5000, I’d have written the same thing. The antenna may be salvageable, so what parts to stock up?
Roof of a Jeep is gonna catch something. 10-11’, maybe not much. 12-13’, have to be much more aware.
Get both.
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