Uniden Pro 510xl antenna
 

I have a uniden antenna that came with a pro-510axl radio that is missing
the top half. Does anyone one else have this antenna? How would I get a
replacement part?

I have a uniden antenna that came with a pro-510axl radio that is missing
the top half. Does anyone one else have this antenna? How would I get a
replacement part?

Is this a normal mobile rig or a useless handheld unit?

For a mobile radio, get a Wilson 1000. Don't complain that you hear engine noise
in this radio when the motor is on. We know it's going to happen with this radio.

All my AM only units had motor noise problems. It went away when I got my
first real CB, a PC-122 sideband unit. Since then, I've only used SSB units and
no longer have engine noise problems. YMMV.

-Scott, from the land of the 3.

I also have a lil wil antenna. What range to you think I should expect with
it.

"Scott in Baltimore" wrote in message
...
I have a uniden antenna that came with a pro-510axl radio that is
missing
the top half. Does anyone one else have this antenna? How would I get
a
replacement part?

Is this a normal mobile rig or a useless handheld unit?

For a mobile radio, get a Wilson 1000. Don't complain that you hear engine
noise
in this radio when the motor is on. We know it's going to happen with this
radio.

All my AM only units had motor noise problems. It went away when I got my
first real CB, a PC-122 sideband unit. Since then, I've only used SSB
units and
no longer have engine noise problems. YMMV.

-Scott, from the land of the 3.

I also have a lil wil antenna. What range to you think I should expect with it.

On AM? Not much. I guess 2 or 3 miles to a mobile, 5 or 10 to a base, IF THE SKIP
ISN'T RUNNING! Lately, it's been noisy as hell. I get full scale on 19 in the mobile.
I use a Firestik KW-7. It's big. It works. It's bolted to the metal bumper. Very
directional where it's mounted, but great for DX on 36 to 40 sideband. Just point
and shoot!!! The little 2x455 box doesn't hurt either. About a 25 watt dead key.

I had a mag mount lil wil paired up with my Cobra 29 WX ST and I got
about 1.5 - 2.5 miles on a good day. It didn't matter if I put that
bad boy directly in the center of my roof or on the trunk. Partly do
to the cheap China made radio, and partly do to a short antenna.

I'd recommend placing the antenna in the middle of your roof. You'll
have better chances of getting out better.

Patrick

On Tue, 6 Jul 2004 10:06:10 -0700, "Chris" wrote:

I also have a lil wil antenna. What range to you think I should expect with
it.

"Scott in Baltimore" wrote in message
...
I have a uniden antenna that came with a pro-510axl radio that is
missing
the top half. Does anyone one else have this antenna? How would I get
a
replacement part?

Is this a normal mobile rig or a useless handheld unit?

For a mobile radio, get a Wilson 1000. Don't complain that you hear engine
noise
in this radio when the motor is on. We know it's going to happen with this
radio.

All my AM only units had motor noise problems. It went away when I got my
first real CB, a PC-122 sideband unit. Since then, I've only used SSB
units and
no longer have engine noise problems. YMMV.

-Scott, from the land of the 3.