The sections on Pw-1 and MP-1 are identical in lenght. The teloscoping whip is around the same length as the sections from either antenna. I usuall only take the whip as it is more convienent. I have used the SS flex whip also. 73 Tim O'Rourke KG4CHX BTW the teloscoping whip is same as Radio Shack with an 5/16 thread adaptor on end.