The Wilson 5000 is a center-loaded CB antenna built for big-rig and commercial use. Its floating coil is designed not to ice up, and it handles high-power radios rated at 5,000 watts AM and 20,000 watts SSB. It is more antenna than a stock 4-watt CB needs; Wilson itself points those drivers to the cheaper Wilson 2000. Owners rate it highly for range, though a few report coil and mount issues.
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Owners rate the Wilson 5000 highly, mostly for its range and its resistance to icing. Complaints center on the coil and mount hardware rather than performance.
The Wilson 5000 is a 59-inch center-loaded CB antenna for professional driving. It is most commonly mounted on semi trucks and commercial equipment. It can also go on a pickup truck with a heavy-duty mount.
It has a floating coil that is designed not to ice up or short out the windings, as can happen with open-coil antennas. The coil is covered by a high-impact thermoplastic cover. The floating coil eliminates 95% of dielectric loss.
The antenna is rated for 5,000 watts AM and 20,000 watts SSB, so it suits high-wattage radios. It is also weather channel compatible. It uses a male 3/8" x 24 thread that fits standard CB studs and mounts.
