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antenna help

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by wolfrat1, Jan 2, 2015.

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  1. Jan 2, 2015 #1
    wolfrat1

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    Hello. I'm new to the forum so I will apologize ahead of time. I'm quite sure this question has been answered many times so bear with me. I was debating between the wilson 1000 and 5000 magnetic mount antennas. Then someone told me to look at the sirio 5000 performer antenna. I have a cobra 29 lx chr le radio (brand new). Flying J was clearing it out, so I got it for $30. I'm asking the forum which would be a better buy. All three antenna are priced within $10 of each other, so I'm trying the best antenna the first time.

    Thanks in advance to anyone that can help...
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2015 #2
    mike5511

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    I doubt if any of them will perform any better than the other. I have and do use the Wilson 1000 and have used the 5000. You can run more power through the 5000, but it won't perform any better than the 1000. I think the Sirio 5000 is longer, which usually means better performance. I have never used one, but several on here have recommended them so I wouldn't be afraid to try one. Wilson's are about 5ft long. I think the Sirio is about a foot longer, but I'm not sure.
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2015 #3
    wolfrat1

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    Mike, thanks for the reply. That length of whip would be okay for gmc 3500 crew cab? Thanks again...
     
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  5. Jan 3, 2015 #4
    mike5511

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    I have my Wilson mounted dead center on the roof my little pickup, GMC Sonoma. I still whack stuff overhead at banks etc. Even if you mount your antenna at bed hight, the tip of a 5' or 6' antenna will still hit stuff occasionally.
     
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  7. Jan 3, 2015 #5
    wolfrat1

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    Thank you much. Appreciate the help...
     
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  8. Jan 4, 2015 #6
    barrier12

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    What FJ have(had) it for $30, please? I would take one too.

    In regards to antenna, see whether you would like magnetic one or permanent.
     
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  9. Jan 4, 2015 #7
    flyingmusician

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    there's a reason they were clearing it out lol I had one. got it from FJ as well. it's complete junk. barely lasted a year.
     
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  10. Jan 4, 2015 #8
    wolfrat1

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    opting for a mag mount.
     
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  11. Jan 4, 2015 #9
    barrier12

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    So "Item worth what it worth."
     
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  12. Jan 4, 2015 #10
    wolfrat1

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    for 30 bucks, i took the chance. would probably blow that money on something else i would no doubt never use.
     
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