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Water in Wilson 2000

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Joetro, May 20, 2019.

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  1. May 20, 2019 #1
    Joetro

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    I bought a Wilson 2000 off Craigslist that was in like new condition. The antenna works great, but, after running in weather, the housing has water in it. I'm assuming this probably isn't good for it. My thought is to drill a hole in the bottom and drain it, then blast some WD40 in there to displace any remaining moisture.

    Anybody have any thoughts on this? I'm sure the water can't be helping the SWR, not to mention the corrosion that will most likely take place.
     
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  3. May 21, 2019 #2
    craig_sez

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    Seems that might be an older one if i remember correctly...Just find ways to seal it up once you get it all dried out...Stuff called coax seal will work..
     
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  4. May 21, 2019 #3
    rabbiporkchop

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    The Chinese ones aren't as watertight as the older American ones. Drilling a hole in the bottom might be the only option.
    The water needs to be removed.
     
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  5. May 21, 2019 #4
    Joetro

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    Thanks for the advice. I'll drill a hole, get the water out of it and reseal it. It sucks that quality isn't at the top of the list anymore.
     
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  7. May 21, 2019 #5
    Slowmover1

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    Drilled holes in my pair one week after buying in 2014. They’re fine now.
     
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  8. May 22, 2019 #6
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    On the bright side, it upgraded itself to a water-cooled antenna. ;)
     
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  9. May 22, 2019 #7
    craig_sez

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    Bt.......What if it was salt water???? Maybe he was goin flat out on the fla coast enjoyin the warm air of the beaches with ocean spray soft bikini clad bodys and ......Oh shoot im wonderin off topic..lol
     
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  10. May 22, 2019 #8
    jessejamesdallas

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    It's only a mater of time before it's done...IT WILL SHORT-OUT!...just a mater-of-time now...The 5000 isn't any better by the way...Here's the insides of a Wilson 5000 that got water in it, and shorted out.
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    sealing it up at this point may only aggravate a already bad situation, since sealing it up will trap the water that's inside from getting out...
     
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  11. May 22, 2019 #9
    craig_sez

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    Jj.Op said he will dry then seal......Wonder what antenna is mounted on..
     
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  12. May 22, 2019 #10
    jessejamesdallas

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    still not going to be able to get completely dried out...unless he takes it apart...I had to use a dremel tool to open mine up.
     
    jessejamesdallas, May 22, 2019
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