need to replace coax wilson 1000

[sandpiperx]

I need to replace the coax on a Wilson 1000 mag mount.. Cut the line and it is toast. From what I see here I pretty much just need to solder in a new coax..

Is there a certain length that Wilson requires. 18ft? Please Advise and have a great day.. Markip :blink:

 

[Robb]

I've considered changing the coax out of my Wilson 1000 mag mount to some LMR-240.
Cheap and effective - with high quality.
I will use the same length as stock.

 

[mackmobile43]

Either use the length that was there before or the length you need to reach the radio.

 

[loosecannon]

i have replaced the coax on a wilson 1000 before and its not that hard at all, but you will need to use a good quality soldering iron. those 30 watt jobs from rad shak wont heat the braid and that brass ferrule enough.

i used LMR240 and would recommend that to anyone thinking of doing this.

its double shielded, and in my install, it made a noticeable difference in the noise pickup from the vehicle.

oh, and the length did not seem to matter. the length of coax i used was about 11 feet long.
no ill effects noticed.

just my experience,
LC

 

[sandpiperx]

thank you good people ( i assuming LOL) for the info.. I just ordered 20" of the lmr 240 with a Pl 259 on one end the other end open coax. I have all the correct solder gear just wanted to know the best route for this type of mobile. I have already taken it5 apart and was a little surprised at how easy the reconnect will be.. Life is good .. thanks again.

Markp

 

[psycho]

i have replaced the coax on a wilson 1000 before and its not that hard at all, but you will need to use a good quality soldering iron. those 30 watt jobs from rad shak wont heat the braid and that brass ferrule enough.

i used LMR240 and would recommend that to anyone thinking of doing this.

its double shielded, and in my install, it made a noticeable difference in the noise pickup from the vehicle.

oh, and the length did not seem to matter. the length of coax i used was about 11 feet long.
no ill effects noticed.

just my experience,
LC

Did the same thing with a Wilson 5000.......that LMR 240 Ultra flex is great up to 1200 real watts. I had to replace the stick on mylar paint protector too.
Worked great until some A Hole cut the coax and stole it. Florida is a dumping ground for the thieving transplanted New York ghetto dwellers.

 

[mackmobile43]

Did the same thing with a Wilson 5000.......that LMR 240 Ultra flex is great up to 1200 real watts. I had to replace the stick on mylar paint protector too.
Worked great until some A Hole cut the coax and stole it. Florida is a dumping ground for the thieving transplanted New York ghetto dwellers.

When you say REAL watts are you saying the watts you get from a heathkit or Tokyo high power and not the watts you get from a DAVEMADE clone>?

 

[psycho]

When you say REAL watts are you saying the watts you get from a heathkit or Tokyo high power and not the watts you get from a DAVEMADE clone>?

I was just going by what specs were given on the Universal Radio shortwave, amateur, scanner and CB radio since 1942 website.
I lied...the 240 is rated at 1490 watts at 30 mhz. I find it hard to believe that RG-213 is only rated at @ 300 watts more than 240.

 

[mackmobile43]

I was just going by what specs were given on the Universal Radio shortwave, amateur, scanner and CB radio since 1942 website.
I lied...the 240 is rated at 1490 watts at 30 mhz. I find it hard to believe that RG-213 is only rated at @ 300 watts more than 240.

Yep, beats a sharp stick in the eye any day.