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Thanks to all for your kind words. No Noise. The 8 ga. wire and connecting both sides to the battery probably helps. The Honda electrics are quiet. I was guided largely by this informative article: http://www.k0bg.com/wiring.html All connections were both crimped and soldered...

Ready to roll!

I just got a Wilson 1000 -- about 70 inches overall height. Does it make any TX or RX difference that the wind changes its shape into a curve, rather that vertical, when at speed?

As long as you are going to the battery, then wire both pos and neg to the battery. Use an in-line fuse holder -- it makes a neater installation than a fusible link. Parts Express has several kinds...

I just installed my Justin-Cobra 25 with a Wilson 1000 mag mount, and have had only one chance to use it on the X-way. I couldn't get a transmit range report, but receivers said I was in the red, with good clear sound. Seems like I am getting good range on receive, also with good, clear sound...

Re: wilson OK. Thanks. No power issues -- only running Cobra 148 GTL -- but this mod should help anyway.

Re: wilson antenna Thanks, I understand. I have a Wilson 1000 on order. Does it also have the two piece connector like the W-5000? Is Radio Shack a good source for the RG-8? Any problems with rainwater or wind noise when routing the larger diameter RG-8 (0.4" O.D. vs. 0.2" O.D. for...

Good steel on my Honda Odyssey -- but rev limiter cuts in at about 119 mph. Thanks for the first person report.

I am not sure what you mean. Is the stock connector not a "regular one?" What is the difference between the stock connector and a regular one?

I have a Wilson 1000 mag mount on order to put on top of my van. Will it stay on at 100 mph? Occasionally, I have to get into the triple digits in order to get through, escape from and distance myself from a "clot" of traffic droning along on the interstate. Re: clearance. With the 62"...