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Wilson 5000 Magnet Mount Question

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by NitroMadness, Dec 22, 2010.

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  1. Dec 22, 2010 #1
    NitroMadness

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    I am going to buy a Wilson 5000 antenna. I have a question regarding if I should go with the magnetic mount from Wilson OR a Victory VMAG6SO magnet mount. Is there any great difference between the two mounts?

    CB City dot com has the Victory mount VMAG6SO

    I decided on a Cobra 148GTL after all. I found a bunch of local guys who use it. Also researching a base station!!! WOOHOO!!!!

    Any help is appreciated!
    Thanks!
    Jeff
     
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  3. Dec 26, 2010 #2
    slowride67

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    I wouldn't go spending the extra 53.00 on something that you don't need that ground plane will not make any noticeable difference. I have used Wilson mag mounts forever and they perform great in all conditions. Just my 2 cents:smt117
     
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  4. Dec 26, 2010 #3
    geartow

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    go with the wilson mag mount as it comes from the box, this other mag mount is "snake oil"
     
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  5. Dec 26, 2010 #4
    slowride67

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    Hey Jeff hope you aren't buying radios from that guy way over priced. About $40.00 on average.
     
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  7. Dec 26, 2010 #5
    NitroMadness

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    No way! LOL! Going to buy from CB City dot com. I was asking about the other mount because I am placing the Antenna on the center of the roof on my 04 Concorde Limited and wasn't sure if the Wilson could withstand the wind and speed. If it can't I will just get a trunk mount, what do you think?

    Jeff
     
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  8. Dec 26, 2010 #6
    slowride67

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    I have a 5000 mag on roof of my 03 Ram Hemi 105mph still there. Just know 105 happens to to top speed of my truck:biggrin_2556: it will stay there I assure you,lol
     
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  9. Dec 26, 2010 #7
    NitroMadness

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    Thanks! I will not traveling that fast so I guess I am good to go! :biggrin_25519:

    Jeff
     
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  10. Dec 26, 2010 #8
    slowride67

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    Just wanted to know how fast truck would go so used as reference
     
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  11. Dec 26, 2010 #9
    NitroMadness

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    Thank you for performing a speed test! If it can withstand that speed on your truck, I will be good to go! WOOHOO!!! THANKS!

    JEFF
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2010 #10
    NYSuperTrucker

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    Did you look into the Wilson 1000 or even the Lil Wil? I just retired my Wilson 5000 after 13yrs of good use. Great antenna, however, a 1000 would have done me just fine...and saved me a little bit of money. Just something for you to ponder.
     
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