Wilson vs. Francis

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  1. Jan 17, 2010 #1
    Moparkid

    Moparkid Bobtail Member

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    When I put my Wilson trucker sw 2000 antennas on I can only talk about a half mile if that. I haven't had them tuned yet. I put my friends 5ft Francis antennas I can talk about mile. They are hooked to a 18ft coax, into my cobra 29 night watch with a built in 150 watt linear. Thanks for any help in advance.
     
    Moparkid, Jan 17, 2010
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  3. Jan 18, 2010 #2
    squirrellsgnwild

    squirrellsgnwild Medium Load Member

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    you need to get your radio checked. with 4 watts i can transmit about 2 miles
     
    squirrellsgnwild, Jan 18, 2010
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  4. Jan 18, 2010 #3
    Moparkid

    Moparkid Bobtail Member

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    does it make a differance that tghe loads on the wilson antennas are not above the cab line? If it does do you know where i can get the extension rod for the antenneas??
     
    Moparkid, Jan 18, 2010
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  5. Jan 19, 2010 #4
    dmag

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    I think the loads should be abovethe cab as far as extensions you might have to check with a CB shop somewhere and if you are running two antennas they need to be 9 feet apart.
     
    dmag, Jan 19, 2010
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  7. Jan 20, 2010 #5
    squirrellsgnwild

    squirrellsgnwild Medium Load Member

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    According to wilson the trucker antenna coil needs to be above the roof. if you are gonna use a francis or any other antenna then it is best to atleast get the top part of the antenna above the roof
     
    squirrellsgnwild, Jan 20, 2010
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  8. Jan 21, 2010 #6
    james3505

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    you need to tune your wilson before you can compare the two

    and yes you need the coils higher than the roof
     
    james3505, Jan 21, 2010
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