wilson 1000

[BIONIC_TEXAN88]

I was wondering how the wilson 1000/5000 mag mount antennas radiate a pattern in the coil if its got all that plastic covering it up?? I was thinking that it must just tx most of the signal coming from the stinger. can someone enlighten me??

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

The same way that insulated wire works as an antenna. The plastic is invisable to RF.

 

[BIONIC_TEXAN88]

10-4 QRN. So, the plastic doesnt hinder the tx/rx at all??

 

[Switch Kit]

I do believe there is a loss there concerning any coil if I understand that correctly.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

I do believe there is a loss there concerning any coil if I understand that correctly.

Any coil CAUSES loss but the RF radiated from it is not hindered by any plastic covering.The losses are strictly ohmic.

 

[BIONIC_TEXAN88]

I do believe there is a loss there concerning any coil if I understand that correctly.

Any coil CAUSES loss but the RF radiated from it is not hindered by any plastic covering.The losses are strictly ohmic.

10-4 QRN, thanks for the info. I appreciate it. Now I dont feel as if this antenna is as inefficient. I figured the plaster hindered the rf.