Hello, does this style antenna work much better than the little magnetic stick on factory antenna? My origional Wilson factory one snapped off finally
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This works well when you need to reach a few extra miles. It's way better than the little stick that comes with the amplifier. Mostly because it's longer (from the radio wave perspective). The spring is a must have if you're going to possibly drive under any low-hanging objects. I had one without the spring mount and snapped it off when I hit a branch. If you want to really reach distances, though, look at a directional antenna. I can shoot 30 miles to the nearest tower with a directional antenna for 3G and 4G signals: Wide Band Directional Antenna 700-2700 MHz This works well when you need to reach a few extra miles. It's way better than the little stick that comes with the amplifier. Mostly because it's longer (from the radio wave perspective). The spring is a must have if you're going to possibly drive under any low-hanging objects. I had one without the spring mount and snapped it off when I hit a branch. If you want to really reach distances, though, look at a directional antenna. I can shoot 30 miles to the nearest tower with a directional antenna for 3G and 4G signals: Wide Band... » Read More This works well when you need to reach a few extra miles. It's way better than the little stick that comes with the amplifier. Mostly because it's longer (from the radio wave perspective). The spring is a must have if you're going to possibly drive under any low-hanging objects. I had one without the spring mount and snapped it off when I hit a branch. If you want to really reach distances, though, look at a directional antenna. I can shoot 30 miles to the nearest tower with a directional antenna for 3G and 4G signals: Wide Band Directional Antenna 700-2700 MHz « Show Less
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This one does not require it to be mounted on the roof of the vehicle because it has its own ground plane. It is perfect for mounting on Truck mirrors or RV's.
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The trucker antenna shown here works 5 times better than the little one that comes factory.
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Personally yes. Has better db, like anything, proper mounting etc is important.
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Sorry I don't know what an Antenna Tec antenna is. We just took the old one off and put this on
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Check out the review with the 3 star rating By Bee. After the review, the manufacturer responded and recommended improving reception using a different internal and external antenna. I believe the external antenna they referenced is their Yagi direction antenna. They even provide a link to the directional antenna with a female connector, which is on Amazon too.
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I have the booster that is for Verizon and it works with this antenna. Just make sure you get the correct booster. I called Wilson because I had questions also and it was the best thing I could have done. I would have bought the wrong booster and had to send it back and get the correct one. Just call Wilson and save some time.
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Knocks here. I have this antenna on all my barf ends and are the stock antenna for the uv82. They work the others only marginally on the 70cm.440 freqs. But not as good as theThese. I have 6 of them and compare with a diamond rho which is twice as long. Buy it. It is a good buy. Kc4cqs. Extra class license. THE FI IS SUPPLIED WITH THE SAME ANT. AS THE USA SERIES. TRY A UV8. U WOULD LIKE IT
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AM/FM reception on my stock antenna (Ram 1500) was fine on all channels. Switched to the stubby and the only channel I had reception on was a local LI station and even that had a significant amount of static. Left the radio tuned to that station, switched back the the regular antenna and the signal was crystal clear.
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No magnets are used on the bases of this model of antenna. the base has 2 1-1/2" piviting rectangler plates that pivit to 1 side and allows you to slide the base of the antenna into the hole where the old antenna use to be. you might have to have someone make a spacer ring out of some sheet metal and wield it in place incase the hole is too big?
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NO, it only looks cool, your reception is not as good with this product as with a factory antenna.
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I have changed the antenna to different positions and it works great. After having several different ones over the years. This one by far the best I've had!!!!
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It fits my Incredible 2- I noticed that the antenna strenght seems weaker, but the battery is twice as big, and lasts twice as long. Has anyone else noticed this issue? The people that sold it to me were awesome and sent me a replacement for free, but I think the new one has the same issue.-
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I don't know, I bought it for another purpose and it didn't work for me. I ended up buying an extended stick antenna at a car parts store.
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The antenna is detachable and I think it can be replaced with another SMA antenna; the connector is SMA like however I really didn't test it so I can't be 100% shure but I would say it is likely.
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Used it to tack my FM antenna (Axis PET 10-8110 Fm Dipole Antenna) with the lead-in cut off and a 300 to 75 ohm balun (RCA Matching Transformer -VH54R), and about 3 feet ( 1 meter) of RG-6U coax to the south-facing window in March. Been three months now and it still has not fallen off despite its weight. But summer is coming, so we will see. My guess is that it will hold up. Besides, it is so handy to have around the house you will simply use it elsewhere. For example, holding a legal pad of paper and a pen to the kitchen wall.Blu-Stoff (Blu-Tack) holds very well if you are not stingy with it. And the only thing it has damaged so far is wet paint! Used it to tack my FM antenna (Axis PET 10-8110 Fm Dipole Antenna) with the lead-in cut off and a 300 to 75 ohm balun (RCA Matching Transformer -VH54R), and about 3 feet ( 1 meter) of RG-6U coax to the south-facing window in March. Been three months now and it still has not fallen off despite its weight. But summer is coming, so we will see. My guess is that it will hold up. Besides, it is so handy to have around the house you will simply use it elsewhere. For example, holding a legal pad of paper and a pen to the kitchen wall.Blu-Stoff (Blu-Tack) holds very well if you are not stingy... » Read More Used it to tack my FM antenna (Axis PET 10-8110 Fm Dipole Antenna) with the lead-in cut off and a 300 to 75 ohm balun (RCA Matching Transformer -VH54R), and about 3 feet ( 1 meter) of RG-6U coax to the south-facing window in March. Been three months now and it still has not fallen off despite its weight. But summer is coming, so we will see. My guess is that it will hold up. Besides, it is so handy to have around the house you will simply use it elsewhere. For example, holding a legal pad of paper and a pen to the kitchen wall.Blu-Stoff (Blu-Tack) holds very well if you are not stingy with it. And the only thing it has damaged so far is wet paint! « Show Less
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Give it a try. Let me know if it works for you and I will try it. I think my radio is the problem. What is the odds I get the only faulty antenna made. My Bose Wave has never picked up good signal.
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Yes, it works and is very amazing at the preformance over the stock antenna. You will see the difference immediately.
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An update to an earlier answer. It fit just fine and no problems on the installation but its almost a year now and seems that the antenna makes a lot of noise on the last part of going up or down, almost like its binding up. I will check this weekend to see if somehow it got bent or twisted, otherwise no issues on the fit.
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Hello, you certainly need this item:Wilson Electronics Dual Band - 800-1900 MHz Magnet Mount Antenna with SMA Male Connector and 10-Foot RG174 Coax Cable. This antenna also works real good indoors (I use mine indoors, it is stuck on top of my computer tower). Naturally, if you want, you can mount it on top of your car and use it mobile. This item really helps boost your signal all the way around. Regards, John