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wilson silverload question

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by thetez, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. Jul 17, 2007 #1
    thetez

    thetez Medium Load Member

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    the Wilson silverload fgt is obviously better than the flex... power wise...

    But what if i hit something with it? Will it snap whereas the flex wont?

    im gonna put it on my pickup, and i go offroading, im concerned... i mean its low speeds and all.... but does the FGT(-4) have flex to it?
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2007 #2
    BUZZSAW

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    The regular Silverload will NOT flex very much. It is a good antenna but, flexibility is not the best. Are you running a regular "barefoot" radio ??? If so I thing the flex would make a better choice for you . Another antenna that works pretty good for tree limbs etc. is a Half breed antenna . It has a small load at the bottom and a stainless steel whip that will give & sway.:biggrin_25519:
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2007 #3
    thetez

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    barefoot? i dunno ive got some crappy radio shack magnet mount antenna...

    now with the flex... can you hear/transmit as far as you can with the fgt... ?




    and how far are peoples radius with these two?
     
    thetez, Jul 18, 2007
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  5. Jul 26, 2007 #4
    americanmadeford

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    I wouldn't worry about breaking the silver load. Ive forgoten mine was on my pick up many times. Can you say car port with a 5 footer...? A few garages, many a tree limb even? It will bend more than you think...
     
    americanmadeford, Jul 26, 2007
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  7. Jul 26, 2007 #5
    thetez

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    thanks, i had actually thought about it, my bud has a fiberglass it bends if it needs too.. its like im gonna be flying anywhere where it can hit something... so i doubt it will snap off road .. going what ... 20mph ... not only that but ive only knocked over my crappy magnet mount 2 times
     
    thetez, Jul 26, 2007
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  8. Jul 27, 2007 #6
    Pete_379X

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    I've had my wilsons for 2 years now. Many limbs later still holding up. I mean limbs at 55+mph. (The were drooping over the road) So I think you will be ok.
     
    Pete_379X, Jul 27, 2007
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  9. Jul 27, 2007 #7
    thetez

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    cool, i wont be doin more than 30 off the road... Thats all i was really concerned about. That and some parking garages.
     
    thetez, Jul 27, 2007
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  10. Jul 28, 2007 #8
    americanmadeford

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    OooooOOoo, now parkign garages are a bit different. I don't know the height of some you might be in, but the ones Ive been in, virtually any antenna will probably get broken . Best to install it in a way that can be lowered when needed. (I can take one bolt out of mine and swivel it back for example)
     
    americanmadeford, Jul 28, 2007
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