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    Default Repair coax on Wilson 1000?

    Anybody attempted this? The couple of pages on the net seem incomplete.

    I dug around in the garage tonight and found my mag mount Wilson 1000 from years ago, it still works, but there is a short in the radio PL259 now.

    I could re solder a new PL259 of course, but maybe with the age, I should replace the whole coax with a new one.

    I disassemble things very well , but I would prefer to not buy another Wilson 1000, they have not gotten cheaper with age.

    I am still planning on making a mount for the XJ, but if I am going to get one CB working, I might as well get two going.
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    Default Re: Repair coax on Wilson 1000?

    I looked at this in detail tonight, and have figured out how to proceed. I am going to do a write-up, since the very few I saw on the internet did not have any pictures, and they may prove helpful to someone.

    More to follow.
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    1991 Explorer (Cracked Heads)(Stock, for now )
    1989 F150 (In progress-Blown freeze plugs)
    2003 Explorer 1.5" body lift, F150 towhooks, rare OEM skidplates, 265/70-16 Cooper Discoverer AT3's
    1979 K20, (in pieces in the yard) 350, NP465, NP205, Custom Rust Patches
    1970 C30 (tires tore open by bushhog)

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    Default Re: Repair coax on Wilson 1000?

    Look forward to seeing a writeup with pics... I have thought about picking up a newer version of this ant to have instead of the hard mount on my XJ, as it would cause far less damage during an incidents on the trail, and due to such incidents, having a writeup on the replacement of the coax might be helpful in case of damage to it on the trail over time...
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    Default Re: Repair coax on Wilson 1000?

    In the spirit of trying all things, I tried to repair the damaged end first, instead of replacing the cable from the antenna base.

    It was a different style of PL 259 connector that LOOKED like I could take it apart and simply rework the end, but that was not to be. The outer braid was secured by a press-fit, and I could not replicate the re-assembly. So I will go with a new cable, and re-solder the connections at the antenna base, which looked easiest to begin with, since I don't have any PL-259 connectors or RG8 reducers.
    2003 WJ Daily Adventuremobile
    1985 MF 250 Tractor (Fixed!!!)
    1999 XJ (in pieces in the driveway)
    1991 Explorer (Cracked Heads)(Stock, for now )
    1989 F150 (In progress-Blown freeze plugs)
    2003 Explorer 1.5" body lift, F150 towhooks, rare OEM skidplates, 265/70-16 Cooper Discoverer AT3's
    1979 K20, (in pieces in the yard) 350, NP465, NP205, Custom Rust Patches
    1970 C30 (tires tore open by bushhog)

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    Default Re: Repair coax on Wilson 1000?

    So here's the repair...

    The BASE...



    You'll have to cut the film to expose the bolt. Got rust to deal with...


    Then remove the nut and star washer to remove cover


    It's apart!


    Close up


    Tools....


    REALLY apart now...


    Get new cable, cut the end...


    Strip and unravel the braid (don't cut the braid when removing outer jacket)


    Twist the braid, cut to length, crimp on the ring terminal..


    Only had the one large ring terminal, mangled it pretty good, so I will add solder to make the connection secure.

    Carefully heat the center post in the 259 fitting to remove old center conductor, too much heat will melt insulation in fitting.


    You'll have to do some trial and error on the center conductor to clear the nut and allow for the ring terminal for the braid. Once you get the length, I "tinned" the center conductor before re-heating the solder in the center post and inserting.

    My camera battery died, but reassembly is simple. Feel free to contact me if you have questions, I have not thrown an SWR meter on this yet, but that is next.
    2003 WJ Daily Adventuremobile
    1985 MF 250 Tractor (Fixed!!!)
    1999 XJ (in pieces in the driveway)
    1991 Explorer (Cracked Heads)(Stock, for now )
    1989 F150 (In progress-Blown freeze plugs)
    2003 Explorer 1.5" body lift, F150 towhooks, rare OEM skidplates, 265/70-16 Cooper Discoverer AT3's
    1979 K20, (in pieces in the yard) 350, NP465, NP205, Custom Rust Patches
    1970 C30 (tires tore open by bushhog)

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