Mobile Antenna suggestions

[144inBama]

Thanks to Zeta, my Wilson 1K was reduced to scrap metal and plastic by an unseen, low hanging, dead, power line. What do you suggest as a replacement? It needs/has to be a mag mount, needs to handle at least 2K watts (P.E.P.) and needs a magnet that will permanently distort the molecular structure of the metal before it breaks loose. I liked the 1K because I was able to tune it so nicely and it handled the power well, but the magnet sucked homeless balls as it's been knocked off a few times in the past. I would like a bottom load with a whip under 50" (if possible). I've been reading the post here (somewhat helpful) and reviews online (man are there some idiots out here) about antenna makes but haven't really seen what I'm looking for as far as "reassurance" it's what I need. So what do you suggest with the above criteria?.

 

[Slowmover]

5’ (60”) already kinda short for the way I read what you want.

A triple-mag WORKMANN makes for plenty of choices.

 

[BJ radionut]

https://www.hsmagnets.com/product/cb-antenna-triple-magnet-mount/

Amazon product ASIN B01G60XVSU
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/mfj-336s

http://www.randl.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2000&products_id=39588

 

[Keto]

I had a big old triple magnet on my F150 for a few years. The thing hung on tight and kind of did a little bit of cab crushing up on top because of hitting limbs and whatnot. I could not go through a drive-thru Bank though and had to watch to drive through restaurants hangovers

 

[ForestRunner98]

I am having good results with my Sirio Performer 5k. It’s longer (72”) than what your looking for but it does fold down nicely! Also the mag mount (pl145) is wide, about 6”, where it’s pretty secure up there. I should have gone with this from the get go!!

 

[144inBama]

I bought a Wilson 2K and a cheap mag mount just to get back going. SWRs are 1.2. Made contact with Bermuda with it, 1st time in forever.

https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/mfj-336s

I like this because my old 1K will work on it.

I had a big old triple magnet on my F150 for a few years. The thing hung on tight and kind of did a little bit of cab crushing up on top because of hitting limbs and whatnot. I could not go through a drive-thru Bank though and had to watch to drive through restaurants hangovers

I didn't really think about and lord knows I'm always hitting limbs around here.

I am having good results with my Sirio Performer 5k. It’s longer (72”) than what your looking for but it does fold down nicely! Also the mag mount (pl145) is wide, about 6”, where it’s pretty secure up there. I should have gone with this from the get go!!

The folding option might do the trick, I kinda like that.

 

[Slowmover]

5’ (60”) already kinda short for the way I read what you want.

A triple-mag WORKMANN makes for plenty of choices.

WORKMANN Starpad Launcher is the I-don’t-believe-it-name.

I posted a pic awhile back.
Search on that

 

[Slowmover]

Have had this over 20-years. Can run a 102” on the roof with beefier stud.

 

[L2]

I am having good results with my Sirio Performer 5k. It’s longer (72”) than what your looking for but it does fold down nicely! Also the mag mount (pl145) is wide, about 6”, where it’s pretty secure up there. I should have gone with this from the get go!!

I have the same antenna and mag mount. Works very well for me too.

 

[Cabover Bob]

I am having good results with my Sirio Performer 5k. It’s longer (72”) than what your looking for but it does fold down nicely! Also the mag mount (pl145) is wide, about 6”, where it’s pretty secure up there. I should have gone with this from the get go!!

I picked one up a few weeks ago, debating on custom bracket or mag mount. How's it working on the fold down mag mount ? What brand fold down ?

 

[ForestRunner98]

I picked one up a few weeks ago, debating on custom bracket or mag mount. How's it working on the fold down mag mount ? What brand fold down ?

The Sirio 145PL mag mount is working fine. Doesn’t move at 65mph so that’s good. Put some silicone around the gasket on the base of antenna. Water WILL get in without it.

About to order a Breedlove mount. He doesn’t make a S0239 to ring terminal anymore. So since there is not much room under the headliner I am most likely going with the NMO to ring terminal. Already received the NMO to S0239 adaptor.

 

[cralt]

Big mag mounts are going to cause damage sooner or later. Might as well just drill a hole
And if you go to sell the car later just pop a rubber plug in. On a truck roof no one would ever notice or care.

 

[dave457]

Wow.... 2k thru a mag mount