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[TowPro]

Remember an antenna "talks" from the center of the 108" whip (high voltage at ends, high current in center)



There are several designs of helical antennas that work great, you can get them from 3' long to around 8' for CB band. What they do is take a piece of wire that is the correct length for the band, then wrap it around a fiberglass rod. As they get near the top the windings are much tighter, moving the center of the "antenna wire" closer to the top of the "antenna stick" They are called "top loaded"



Here is a clip from Firestick Top loaded (helical wire-wounds) antennas perform better than center loaded antennas, center loaded antennas perform better than base loaded antennas

 

[steved]

Top loaded (helical wire-wounds) antennas perform better than center loaded antennas, center loaded antennas perform better than base loaded antennas

I don't agree with this very general statement... the only thing moving the "load" around does is hopefully gets the radiant point higher than the vehicle body... one doesn't perform any better than the other (unless it is based only on the design/technology put into the antenna).



A magnetic (base-loaded) wilson 5000 stuck on a truck roof will perform far better than a topload fiberglass mounted to a mirror or fender. You can have the best antenna made, but if it isn't mounted where it can perform at it's peak, then it really isn't working efficiently.



steved

 

[Nate]

I talked to a shop selling Wilson Antenna and they said none of the Wilson antenna unscrew from the base. Only way to get the whip out is to undo the allen screw and pull the ship out (bascially the SWR adjustment).

 

[steved]

That is BS.



I have both a Wilson 1000 and a Wilson 5000, both were bought as magnet mounts, both unscrew from the magnetic base.



I'd find another shop.



steved

 

[Spooled-up]

Yup, mine unscrews from the base as well (W5000). I've got it off right now!

 

[Nate]

I may just get the Wilson 1000 since I can't get an answer if the 500 unscrews from the base.



http://www.rfwiz.com/Wilson_InfoDat.htm



Hi Nate,

I would recommend not removing the whip from any of the Wilson antennas. It is much better to simply lift and lay over the antenna when going into a

garage. If you're careful you will not do any damage to your paint.

Removing the antenna (or coil assembly) constantly will result in damage to the set screws and require carrying an Allen key.



Thanks!

Brian

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----- Original Message -----

From: "Nate Dionne" <nate379@yahoo.com>

To: <multeccomm@rfwiz.com>

Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:50 PM

Subject: Wilson 500 CB Antenna





> Hi.

>

> I was wondering with the Wilson 500 and Lil Wil antenna, is the whip

> removable to only leave the base? I realize you can pull the whip

out,

> but will the bottom part with the allen screw unscrew, so I don't

affect

> the SWR setting. This would be useful when going into a garage, car

> wash, etc.

>

> I wam told the Wilson 1000 has this, but I'm looking for a shorter

> antenna.

>

> Nate

 

[DJWyckoff]

no you don't need one but i have avoided long back ups, manny speeding tickets, had help along side the road and many other good things





I run 25LTD cobra from the late 80's peeked and tuned with a little will center of cab when clearance prob I stik it in the bed or to the stack ? watever. coax comes out the ex cab window allowing slack.



last time my radio was in the shop he said he could sell me a used (fixed) one like mine for $35



you dont need one but i do

 

[Nate]

FYI, a company called Beljan owns Wilson now. I talked to 4 or 5 CB shops and none carry the Wilson line anymore, only thing they have is old stock. They recomended K40... $115 for a K40 though.



I called Wilson to find out more info and the lady that was running the phone was a true *****. I asked if there were any Wilson dealers here in Idaho and she got angry with me, saying it's right there on the webpage. I told her I didn't have a computer :-laf

 

[bmoeller]

FYI, a company called Beljan owns Wilson now.

Do you mean Barjan?



www.walcottcb.com carries Wilson antennas. That is where I get a lot of my stuff. They carry K40 as well. Great antennas. Have a pair of 4' tall K40 Superflex antennas on the KW.

 

[AHire]

www.copper.com Has wilson 5000 for 74. 99 ive had a 1000 and 5000 and would not spit for the difference between them. 5000 might "hear" a little bit better.

 

[Nate]

Yeah, Barjan.



I was told my several of the authorized Wilson dealers the Barjan made Wilson antennas are junk. Not just one shop, but every shop that Barjan gave me, 4 or 5 of them.

Do you mean Barjan?



www.walcottcb.com carries Wilson antennas. That is where I get a lot of my stuff. They carry K40 as well. Great antennas. Have a pair of 4' tall K40 Superflex antennas on the KW.

 

[steved]

Yeah, Barjan.



I was told my several of the authorized Wilson dealers the Barjan made Wilson antennas are junk. Not just one shop, but every shop that Barjan gave me, 4 or 5 of them.

That's a shame... wilson was one of the best (if not the best) antennas made.



I'll probably got with a K40 next time... although I hate the way they screw into the base. I also got a 102" at the house... maybe go that route.



steved

 

[Nate]

I agree. I killed 3 or 4 K30 antennas when I had my first CB several years ago. Radio Shack got tired of replacing them, so he gave me a lil Wil instead. My brother is still using that antenna.



If one shop said they were junk, well I would be hesitant to believe them. But every shop I called said they don't carry Wilson antennas anymore because of their poor quality since Barjan bought the company.

 

[Got Smoke?]

Crazy what a lot of these stupid companies do. Just like Uniden discontinuing the Grant XL, or Cobra discontinuing the 148F. Or motorola discontinuing the 1969 Final... ... the most widely used final for BOMBing a CB. IDIOTS! :-{}

 

[MCummings]

The 102/108 is actually the best you can get... they are not popular because they are so big.



steved

I found some of these in town today. Pretty darn Cheap. 102" Hustler for $18. 75 out the door...



Would it benefit me any to run two of them?





Merrick

 

[me4osu]

Can someone explain the main differences between a CB radio and a 10m?

 

[bmoeller]

I found some of these in town today. Pretty darn Cheap. 102" Hustler for $18. 75 out the door...



Would it benefit me any to run two of them?

I doubt it. I run a single 3' K40 whip. Was running a them dual, but the single in the center of my headace rack gets out better.

Can someone explain the main differences between a CB radio and a 10m?

They operate on different frequencies. 10 meter operate from 28. 000 to 29. 699 MHz frequency range. CB, 26. 965-27. 405 MHz. But alot the 10 meter radios can be switched to run on the same frequencies. I have a Magnum 10 meter that has been. They (10 meter radios) put out more power than the FCC allows for the CBs. CBs are limited to 4 watts (stock ). This doesn't include "export" radios. They are generally 8 watt and up.

 

[bkroupa]

I just installed a Uniden PC78 Elite & a Wilson 1000 roof mount & I'm very happy with it. The shops I talked to think the Wilson 1000 & 5000 mounted in the center of the roof are hard to beat.

 

[steved]

I just installed a Uniden PC78 Elite & a Wilson 1000 roof mount & I'm very happy with it. The shops I talked to think the Wilson 1000 & 5000 mounted in the center of the roof are hard to beat.

I got a 5000 mounted in the center of the roof... got a Connex 4600 pushing about 200 watts talking through it...



IME, I have not seen an antenna setup that would beat the Wilson for function and ergonomics.



steved

 

[dodgerep]

As an over the road driver, I could not do without my CB. I agree that the Neo Modern Truck Stop Cowboys are more attached to thier cell phones than any other peice of equipment. If you dont hit the highways it is probably not necessary, but for those of us who make our living on the Interstates of America, it is often the CB we turn to when the cell phone coverage is poor, or we let our poor wives get a few hours of sleep before taking the kids to school. The Historical figure of the truck driver is still alive and the CB is not a dying tool. It is a way to keep awake on a long Montana Highway, A way to blow off some steam when the local traffic gets the best of our tempers. It is a personal choice and ultimately it is a handy tool. You do still talk, but usually try to avoid the smaller vehicles because the difference between driving 120,000 pound rigs and a Kia is usually a barrier that is hard to get past. Our Truck Drivers are some of the proudest and most necessary workers in America, They are patriotic, hard working and full of useful and useless information. Just my . 46 cents worth.



Dodgerep