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					Originally Posted by Alastair Thomas  Is the complete antenna composed of 3 sections? | 
	
 It depends. 
 
The usual mobile aerial was 2 sections (less danger of being damaged by low branches), but 3 could be used if extra range was required. Maximum (sensible) length is 4 sections (base, two middles and a top), but that is strictly for stationary use - it's too fragile for driving around with and might damage the aerial base with the extra leverage applied.
Chris.