Wilson Lil Wil or Firestik

[Rd62]

I recently purchased a Midland 1001lwx cb for my Tacoma. I'm looking at antenna solutions now and debating between a Wilson Lil Wil on the roof of the cab or a 4' Firestik mounted either next to the AM/FM antenna using a hood mount or behind the cab in the center of the bedrail.

Without debating pros/cons of ham vs CB can anyone make a recommendation on these setups based on experience or expertise?

Thanks!

 

[Prerunner1982]

If you can swing it the roof would be the better place in general. Your signal will be a little more evenly dispersed versus having the antenna off to one side. If you can get by with an antenna mounted that high.
I prefer stainless steel whip antennas, they bend quite a bit and can take a beating.
I run two 50" whips on the roof and a 112" (+/-) whip off the side on the tail light.
If you are ok with tall antennas I would run a 108" whip, if the antenna is mounted sufficiently you shouldn't need to tune it.

 

[Rd62]

I'm concerned with knocking it off on garages or low hanging limbs, etc.

May just jump in with the Wilson and see how it goes...

 

[RoarinRow]

I personally like the FireStik because of the design and look on my style of truck. Looks more rugged than the Wilson, even though people swear by them. Performance-wise it's good as well. I get a 1.0 reading and most all the channels I use.

 

[Rd62]

What size Firestik is that, how far does it stick above the cab, and any issues with impacts?

 

[RoarinRow]

What size Firestik is that, how far does it stick above the cab, and any issues with impacts?

It is a 3 foot FireStik with tunable tip but the antenna spring adds another 4 inches or so. It sticks up about 19 inches above the cab and have not had any issues thanks to the spring.

FireStik
FireStik Spring