Top quality antenna mount

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by am89, Aug 22, 2010.

  1. Mr. PlumCrazy

    Mr. PlumCrazy Road Train Member

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    i use a magnet mount on my full size SUV when I go on vacation. Never had a problem with it even up over 100mph. Its a large size magnet holds real good cant remember where I got it but there are quite a few good one out there on the market
     
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  3. gummy bear

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    I've got three Wilson Lil' Wil's and have had nothing but good luck with them. Like you said, at highway speeds they're still where you put them.
     
  4. am89

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    I'm not a big fan of whip antennas.I find that traveling at highway speeds,the whip is angled maybe 45 degrees back.You can't possibly be transmitting properly like that.
     
  5. rabbiporkchop

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    The products from that company appear to be of quality. Keep us posted (thx).
     
  7. rabbiporkchop

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    It feels nice and solid. Antenna efficiency will be drastically less than the roof of an SUV though.
     
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  8. Slowmover1

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    The Spare Parts Box: filled by stuff of quality though may not be ideal. In a pinch . . . .
     
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  9. rabbiporkchop

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    I had to cut the notch a bit so my LMR240 would fit.
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  10. skellr

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    Another SO239 without notches for the standard PL259. I would like to sit in front of whoever signs off on that junk and ask them why they think it's a good idea. Why do I want to spend time making a "finished product" work properly so I don't risk damaged equipment.
     
  11. rabbiporkchop

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    Have you seen the bottom of the Wilson 5000? Notches would have no place on that mount. You screw it down until it's tight regardless of whether or not Notches are there or not. It's not designed for a pl259 coaxial connector. Notches would serve no purpose on that mount..
     
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