Not getting much Distance

Does the whip on the Sirio 5000 move more than the Wilson? Have a 2014 Volvo daycab. Was thinking about mounting it on airline slider bar on back of cab. My concern is it banging on top of fairing.

 

No it does not move like the Wilson. But I have the Mag (UHF)Mount. It's like the Wilson 1000/5000 Mag mount. I see 5 or more miles over my Wilsons. I have even seen 20 more miles one time while parked swapping out antennas. They do make a Sirio Performer 5000 3/8 10m & CB Mobile Trucker Antenna. Look at the 2 below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SDFABpnPgA

 

Thanks I'm gonna order me one. I have the 1000 but I'm gonna order me a sirio.

 

I that you will be glad that you did. I ran Wilsons since 1994 and loved them. But after reading this in CB Magazine. Plus a few other reviews I took the plunge. I really love it. I use it for both 10 & 11 meters. It's tuned for 26.950 Mhz @ 1:7 SWR-28.740 Mhz @ 1:8 SWR. Channel 19 is @1:3 SWR. 27.555 Mhz has 1:0 SWR. 28.500 Mhz @ 1:5. This are reading on my MFJ 259. I do see 5 or more miles on contacts over my Wilsons on both vans. I have both on Sirio 145 Mag mounts. These are on a 2004 Chrysler Town & Country mini van. And a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country mini van. Radio is a Magnum 257 non-HP model and RCI 2950 DX. I've never got out like I do now. And I'm not running a Amp. I talking over 15 miles to mobiles on a bad day. And much more on a good one maybe 30+. And worldwide on 10 meters. Check some CB Forums and look for reviews then judge for yourself.

CB Magazine Review
http://www.cbradiomagazine.com/Sirio Performer 5000 PL.html

 

Thanks for the link. Is there an actual print cb magazine?

 

No, he just does online. You tube and many of the CB radio forums. If you look you'll see post for antennas, radios, and Small Amplifiers.

 

Thanks again. Sorry to cloud nine for hijacking his thread but reading past posts posed the question. Big M thanks for info..

 

I have a Cobra 19 that I want put in my pickup with a magnett antennae on the roof.

Are the magnetic mounts at the truck stops any good and what kind of antenna?

not looking for huge range just enough for bear and traffic reports