Whip antennas and power lines?

[linx310]

I am planning on puting a AS-1729 Whip on my M1009.

How tall are these things mounted, and have any of you hit a power line or bridge with one?

 

[319]

Tie it down while traveling

..... and remove it before going into the quarter car wash

 

[Maverick1701]

you mean it doesnt work like a bumper car? or that scene from back to the future?

 

[papabear]

The national standard is 13ft 6in high...without permit...period.

If its higher than that it's wrong...if it can be removed...take it off...or as said...tie it down.

 

[Carl_in_NH]

Those parking garages are a killer, too.

 

[dragon1124]

The overall length according to google is 123 inches. As being an amateur radio operator along with running a cb radio, yes you will hit trees, and bridges. I run a stainless steel 102" whip for my cb which is mounted on a chevy cobalt. I hit everything unless it's tied down with the whip clip. Also if you do forget to tie it down and hit a bridge that has open steel on the underside, don't key up. I did that once and fried my cb since I was running an amp at the time.

 

[dc3coyote]

Tie it down, it looks much more professional than having the antennae whiping back and forth. Also tieing it down will cut back a little on kids and adults load testing your springs and mount.
I keep mine removed when I dont plan to use them. (I do keep a pair of 48"ers in the back of my trucks for emergencey use.)