By Is the Wilson 5000 a good antenna?
The Wilson 5000 Magnet is a convenient, reliable and best-in-class antenna, with a unique floating coil designed to withstand severe weather and endure winter icing. This mag will stay put at highway speeds, an ideal choice for cars, trucks or commercial use.
Are Wilson antennas good?
The Wilson Little Wil antenna is extremely affordable and offers a great blend of performance without limiting your clearance by too much. It’s by far our best selling compact magnet antenna.
Who makes Wilson antennas?
DAS Companies, Inc.
DAS Companies, Inc. – RoadPro Brands – Wilson CB Antennas & CB Accessories.
What is the best CB antenna?
The Top CB Antennas Picks Comparison and Reviews
- 1 – WILSON 305-38 300-Watt Little Wil CB Antenna – Best Overall.
- 2 – President Electronics New York CB Antenna – Runner up, Best Overall.
- 3 – RoadPro RPPS-23KB Platinum Series – Best CB Antenna for 18 Wheelers.
- 4 – TRAM 3-B-HC Fiberglass CB Antenna – Best for Pros.
Does weBoost own Wilson?
From a laymans perspective, Wilson changed their name to weBoost in 2015. The corporate company name is still Wilson Electronics. It acquired zBoost, its competitor many years ago. Therefore, it now owns the brands weBoost, Wilson Pro, and zBoost.
Can you get in trouble for using a CB radio?
The Communications Act of 1934 (the “Act”) prohibits anyone from transmitting “energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license.” CB operators are not required to have a license because the FCC’s rules authorize their operation, but …
Do I need a Licence for CB radio?
Since 8 December 2006, CB Radio has been exempt from the need to hold a Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act licence, providing that the equipment is operated in accordance with the technical parameters set out in the regulations. CB users share spectrum which is in a frequency band managed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Which is better the Sirio performer 5000 or the Wilson 1000?
Discussion in ‘ CB Antennas ‘ started by radioman24, Jul 11, 2013 . I saw the new sirio performer 5000 mobile antenna at a fellow cb’ers home in vegas, he said it will out perform the Wilson 1000 I use to run hands down, what are your thoughts?
Is the Sirio 5000 a good CB radio?
The Sirio 5000 is a great antenna. Low SWR over a large amount of frequencies. I checked the antenna down at 26 MHz and the swr was still good. Barefoot on CB I routinely talk over 15 to 20 miles around Louisville and that’s better than most.
Why is the Sirio magnet bigger than the Wilson?
Part of the reason the magnet on the Sirio is larger than the Wilson is that the antenna is longer, but also because the base load section is slightly taller than the Wilson. This means more weight is distributed higher up the antenna than the Wilson and under top highway speeds it does have more force working upon its surface.
How big is the Wilson 5000 CB antenna?
The Wilson Short Load offers a high level of efficiency, performance. It is only 39 inches long, compared to the 62 inch whip for the Wilson 5000. You cannot go wrong with this high-powered and durably-designed Wilson 5000 Magnet CB Antenna.