Ruined a perfectly good Wilson 2000

Ouch

 

The more you learn.

 

It should still work once you get the water out

 

Why I don't like Wilsons...eventually that water inside will short them out. Last one I had lasted maybe 6 months.

 

I've had one for a couple of years. Still works good. I drilled two small holes in the bottom of the plastic when it was brand new and have never had a problem with it. I don't know why they don't manufacture them with drain holes. They're good antennas aside from the water problem.

 

No water in my 5k roof mount after 7 years.

 

Got a question here how important is it to have a CB radio these days ? I mean with everyone having cellphones and all . Is it just preference or do you use them as much as you did before the explosion of the cellphone? Also what is an affordable good brand of radio? Thanks in advance!!

 

What good is a phone on the road? I don't know the phone number of that driver in the Freightliner in the next lane. So I can't call him and tell him he has a strap loose on his flatbed load. Or the guy in the Pete with the oversized load. I need to let him know I'll slow down and let him pass right here where it's wide. Or the KW I need to tell about the cow that's standing in his lane right over that hill. Etc.

CB's are great for talking to other truckers. Or anyone in the area with a radio. I don't know how folks can stand to not have it on.

Affordable radios are plentiful. You can't beat a Cobra 25 or 29, in my opinion. You can catch them on sale for well under $100 at times.