G Whip Spares & information.

MOBILE BASE FITTINGS:

There are several different bases for mounting the "G Whip", the original product used a moulded type unit (no longer available), that fitted in a metal bumper, or wing of the car. This type was a 3/8 BSF thread. I  have a quantity of "converters", these 1" units have 50% 3/8" BSF and 50% 3/8" UNF, this means that you can use a conventional 3/8" UNF mount and convert the thread to 3/8" BSF for G Whip antennas.

I can supply several bases for mounting, but not the original moulded type. I also have several 3 hole mounts that are very heavy duty, plus a trunk mount and estate hatchback side mount which is angle adjustable. I do not sell the 3/8" CB type mounting as they are just not man enough to support these antennas. Checkout the options page for prices and details.

COILS:

All present day coils have 3/8" BSF thread on the top and bottom, we have now produced these coils for any band including 1.8 MHz, 5MHz + WARC, and can make any coil for any specific frequency required. On older model G Whips there were some tiny coils that were made and stood off at right angle to the main stem, these were 1/4" BSF, these are not available.  NOTE: only the standard coils are produced at present no tiny coils are available. Prices are on the options page. On the very early G Whips that were tapered like fishing rods, the coils had ferrules that were similar to a current fishing rod connection, these are currently not available, however, if there is enough interest in supplying them then they could be produced.

Significant improvements have been made to the original coils of many years ago, a higher grade copper enameled wire has been used, the higher grade wire is called Poly 200 dual coated and has a top temperature of 212 deg C for ultra stability. Very little tuning drift has been noticed during trials of the antennas left outside in adverse weather conditions. Also added to improve the coils is a better dielectric heat-shrink material that has operating temperatures of -55 to +125 C and a new sealing compound to protect them from water. Finally, the commercial coils are epoxy resin filled adding even more strength to the tufnol tube, the ferrules are also machined made out of A2 grade stainless steel on our own lathe. Coils can be double heat-shrinked if required, this is standard with commercial versions.

STEMS:

A large stock of the 42" (UNF base threaded, BSF top threaded) stems and 26" BSF threaded (top/bottom) stems (for Flexiten models) are kept in stock. The 42" commercial stems are double heat-shrinked and have stainless steel fittings. Both units are based on 1/2" dia fibre glass rod and are helically wound items.

RESONATOR/WHIPS:

The old telescopic whips used on the original G Whip are no longer available, however, we have come up with a replacement unit that is made of stainless steel and heavy duty, cost is £20.00 and this includes the stainless steel stem and 3 whips and allen key. (3/8" BSF thread at the base). Basically, these are unbreakable