Bart, HERE is a link to Wilsons site with a parts break down. If you look in there parts page,,it will give you various lengths of whip antennas for your Wilson. But, I believe I am running the 49".

 

[quote author=Bart Timothy link=board=10;threadid=16677;start=0#157010 date=1057468241]<br>So, I just need a 48&quot; whip for my Wilson?<br><br>When I bought the thing it was on the shelf along with about a dozen others. They were orignally priced at $40. I paid $30 for mine. They all didn't get sold until the price was reduced to $20. I got ripped.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Bart have you priced a NEW Wilson 5000?? $100! <br><br>Still think you got ripped? ;D

 

[quote author=Commatoze link=board=10;threadid=16677;start=0#156894 date=1057441779]<br>Monty is correct. In order to see a significant gain directly in front of and behind you (ie. end fire array) the 2 antennas must be spaced 1/2 wavelength apart. For CB, that's about 17 feet. In addition you'll need a phasing harness consisting of specific lengths of 50 ohm and 75 ohm coax. There really isn't much to gain (no pun intended) by going with 2 antennas other than going for a look, and I must admit, phox's ride looks really nice that way. But I'd go so far as to leave one antenna disconnected to preserve omnidirectional radiation pattern one antenna offers.<br><br>Tom<br>[/quote]<br><br>Yes, did mine mainly for looks.<br>I did get a good cophase harness from Firestik, and per the instructions, didn't cut any of it, just coiled the excess out of the way.<br>My radio seems to work ok, can talk and listen to the best of them.<br>I do recieve better from in front of me than behind me, but as far as transmitting I've talked both ways.<br><br>If your relying on CB rather than just for looks, I'd reccomend a single Wilson wip mounted as high as possible, middle of the roof is the best spot IMHO.<br><br><br>phox