Antenna question 2013 Prostar

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  1. Feb 28, 2014 #1
    Skydivedavec

    Skydivedavec Medium Load Member

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    I've just installed a Cobra 29 in my company owned 2013 Prostar, but haven't yet bought the antenna. I'm strongly considering the Wilson 2000 because of good reviews I've read here in this forum.

    Two problems kept me from buying the antenna today. First, the threaded male receiver where the antenna mast screws on (inside the driver's side mirror) appears to be misaligned just enough with the factory(?) cutout to present problems getting it started without cross threading.

    The second issue is related, as the Wilson antenna I looked at today in the truck stop appears to also be a male threaded connection. Is there a female/female sleeve like connector that marries the antenna mast with the cable mount?

    I'm sure I'm using wrong terminology here, but hopefully one of you can understand enough to help me. I'm burning up these roads and eager to get this radio working!
     
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  3. Feb 28, 2014 #2
    jbee

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    Unless you either disassemble the mirror housing (And that more than likely is not an option as it's a company owned truck) or find a set of inner diameter calipers, or a set of o-ring pliers, in order to hook onto the inner threads with enough outward pressure and strong enough to pull it back up, you're next option is skipping that and run the coax direct. A good majority of Pro Stars I've seen have gone that route.

    Wilson is a good choice. Can't figure out why you couldn't find one with a male threaded end though. They're usually all over the place. When I had my Pro Star, I had Grumpy's CB Shop in Texarkana, replace the factory junk, route and run the entire length of coax with new RG-8X. I shelled out 150.00 a couple of years back to have it done. It's labor intensive. Most wouldn't do that, however, that's just me. I don't like stuff that looks "Rigged" vs a cleaner install. I used a Wilson top loaded 4 ft and it worked great.
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2014 #3
    Skydivedavec

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    Jbee, some people in this forum make it unquestionably the best out there. You are one of those people! Thanks for your time and insight! :yes2557:
     
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