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Dale
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Username: Dale

Post Number: 2317
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2017 - 11:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

in the last 10 years or so ive replaced my wilson ans so im sad to say no more wilsons for me. my next will be a firestick ,hustler ,or k40, skipshooter. i run low power so ill be fine wth these choices. anyone noticing thier newer wilsons just arent as good? oh thinking about getting away from mag mounts too. been looking at firestick dome mounts. also probaly get either centerload or topload. whats everyones opinions on these antennas and mounting location
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Mrnobody
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Username: Mrnobody

Post Number: 97
Registered: 6-2003
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2017 - 3:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

just broke my second Wilson 1000, going to switch to a sirio I think so I took out the mobile for now
'WHATEVER'
CEF-107
DX #023
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Tech833
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Username: Tech833

Post Number: 2382
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2017 - 2:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Once upon a time, the K40 was the best built CB antenna in the world. Now that they are made in China, I don't know if the quality is the same. Maybe someone from Copper can comment?
Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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Dale
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Username: Dale

Post Number: 2318
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2017 - 5:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

tech 833 i was actually looking into k40. ran them yrs ago.
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Milkman21218
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Username: Milkman21218

Post Number: 659
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 1:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The K40 is now owned by Barjan. The same company that makes the Wilson's. And are pure JUNK! I would stick with the Sirio line. I run the Sirio PL 5000 on both of my vans. And I love them. I get much more range than the Wilsons.
Izzy
CEF#502
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Dale
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Username: Dale

Post Number: 2319
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2017 - 8:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks milkman!!!
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Charliebrown
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Username: Charliebrown

Post Number: 555
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 4:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

My hat is off to you all for this information. I had been a fan of both antenna's but now I will stay clear of these two the k 40 and the Wilson. Thanks a lot. You all have a blessed day.
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Dale
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Username: Dale

Post Number: 2326
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, January 01, 2018 - 2:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

centerload antenna is what ive been looking at actually.
audio king
workman3000
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Milkman21218
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Username: Milkman21218

Post Number: 662
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2018 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Dale I own both of those antennas. And both work very well. The Workman3000 is one of the best antennas I've ever used. I liked it much better than my Wilson 2000 on Freightliner.
Izzy
CEF#502
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Dale
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Username: Dale

Post Number: 2329
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Friday, February 09, 2018 - 7:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks milkman
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb

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