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Questions installing a Wilson 2000 with the rubber mount.

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Pmracing, Jun 7, 2012.

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  1. Jun 9, 2012 #11
    poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    Btw also a good idea to ground your radio to the chassis
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2012 #12
    Pmracing

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    Sounds like I have all three problems...
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2012 #13
    Big_m

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    The coil on Wilsons antennas like to be above the vehicle. Not beside it.
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2012 #14
    Pmracing

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    For that I would have to add a 36" shaft!!!

    Mikeeee
     
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  7. Jun 10, 2012 #15
    poppapump1332

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    The coil being below the roofline won't affect your swr but it will affect your ability to receive and transmit
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2012 #16
    Pmracing

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    That is my main issue.

    I found that wilson does have a 24' shaft.... I will have to see how high that makes the total height!

    It is only about $19

    Mikeeee
     
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  9. Jun 11, 2012 #17
    peterbuilt48

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    I have the same mount.I'm thinking of changing it to a standard mount. I have a wilson 5000 with a bad match and I looked at that match and said "I'll cut off about 1 1/2 " and bring that match down to where its supposed to be ,well guess what? It's now worse. I had another wilson 5000 on the same truck,same mirror,perfect match. Because the antenna broke off I purchased the bigger stud to rid myself of that problem and it is worse.So,I think I will go back to the other stud.
     
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  10. Jun 11, 2012 #18
    Pmracing

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    If I get a longer stud to try and get the coil and whip above the echo zone of the mirror and door, will i most likely have to cut a good amount off the whip?

    Mikeeee
     
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  11. Jun 11, 2012 #19
    Pmracing

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    By "Chasis" do you mean the main frame rails?

    MIkeeee
     
    Last edited: Jun 11, 2012
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