Wilson "1000" Specifications
Tests
by Lockheed show the Wilson 1000 has 58% more power gain than
the K40*
• Gain performance proven by power gain tests at Lockheed Corporation
Antenna Test Laboratory
• 3000 Watt power handling capability (ICAS)
• Made with high impact Mobay Thermoplastic
• 10 gauge silver-plated coil winding
• Exclusive low loss coil design (Patent #4,882,591)
• 62" 17-7 PH Tapered spring stainless steel whip
• Frequency range 26 MHz to 30 MHz
• Weather Channel Ready
• Available in Roof Top, Trunk Lip, or Magnetic Mounts
• Color choices: Magnetic mount - black or white
• Color choices: Roof Top and Trunk Lip - black only
• 2 year Warranty
WHY
THE Wilson "1000" PERFORMS BETTER
The Wilson 1000’s higher gain performance is a result of
several new design developments that bring to you the most powerful
CB base loaded antenna available in its price range
A
large portion of the power that goes into a typical base loaded
CB antenna is lost as heat in the coil and as dielectric heat
loss in the plastic inside the coil form. Many CB antennas lose
more than 50% of the power put into them. The power is wasted
as heat loss and not radiated as radio waves. Another weak link
in other CB antennas is the capacitor used to match the coax
to the antenna, which is a cheap and easy way to make the SWR
look good, but has lots of power loss, plus blows out when high
power is applied to it.
The
first priority was to reduce the dielectric loss by removing
as much of the plastic inside the coil as possible. This was
accomplished by suspending the coil in air, supported only at
four small points, 90 degrees apart, in effect removing 95% of
the plastic from the inside surface of the coil. This reduced
the dielectric loss to a negligible amount.
The
second priority was to get rid of the resistive heat losses in
the coil. Since most of the RF energy at 27 MHz travels on the
surface of the wire, it was decided to increase the surface area
by making the diameter of the wire larger 10 GA copper. Since
silver is a much better conductor than copper, although very
expensive, the wire was heavily silver plated. This reduced the
resistive loss to a minimum.
Finally,
to get rid of the losses in the matching between the coax and
the loading coil, the lossy capacitor was eliminated and a difficult
but more efficient means of coupling the antenna was used. A
Scalar Network Analyzer was used to determine the very precise
point to direct match the coil with the coax and obtain the best
match with maximum power transfer, which gives the 3000 watts
of power handling capability.
So
far you have read about why the Wilson 1000 CB antennas perform
better, but the Wilson 1000 is also the most rugged CB antenna
you can buy. It is made with Mobay’s Thermoplastic which
costs a lot more, but it’s the best available. All of these
are the reasons you get a 2-year guarantee and your Wilson 1000
is guaranteed to outperform any base loaded CB mobile antenna
(except the Wilson 5000 ) or your money back.** .
**PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEE: The Wilson 1000 CB antenna will transmit
and receive farther than the antenna it replaces or your money
back. This guarantee is good for 15 days from the date of purchase
at the original purchase point only, and with dated sales receipt.
ANTENNA
POWER GAIN : The amount of improvement in power amplification
over another antenna. The higher gain antenna will transmit & receive
farther, but the actual distance will vary depending on the
gain, ground terrain and other environmental factors. Individual
test results may vary due to the vehicle's ground plane and
matching configuration.
For
value and performance, you can't beat a Wilson CB antenna
For
the ultimate in performance and power handling see the Wilson 5000
base load antenna.
Interested in multi lot pricing at even more savings? Multi Lot
Wilson
Short load - Info and specifications
If
height is a concern and you desire a shorter antenna, the Wilson
Short Load is the answer. Designed for maximum efficiency, it
is only 39 inches long and replaces the 62" whip that is standard
for the Wilson 1000 and the Wilson 5000. The
Short Load adapts to the Wilson 500 and all models of the Wilson
1000, 5000, Trucker 2000 and the Trucker 5000. The band width
will still be wide enough for most uses - 1-1.2 MHz, and the
power handling is 500 watts. The Wilson Short Load is the perfect
solution for individuals that require performance and desire
a shorter antenna.
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