Description
- The Wilson Short Load Adapter
- Have a height limitation? Can’t get into the garage? The overpass to low?
- If you have this problem and you need a shorter antenna, but want maximum
performance, then the Wilson Short Load is the answer! - Designed for maximum efficiency, it is only 36″ and replaces the 62″ whip that
is standard for the Wilson 1000 and the Wilson 5000. - It will also replace the 49″ whip that is standard on the Trucker 2000 & 5000
for those drivers concerned about their height restrictions. - The band width will still be wide enough for most uses: 1-1.2 MHz, and the power
handling is a strong 500 watts. - The Short Load adapts to the Wilson 500 and all models of the Wilson 1000, 5000,
Trucker 2000 and the Trucker 5000.
Easy to tune and install:
- Loosen set screws in chrome mast of antenna and remove the existing antenna’s whip.
- Remove the vinyl cap from the bottom (11″ length) portion of the short load.
- Insert the bottom portion into the mast.
- Perform SWR test to determine reading.
- Cut to lowest SWR from the top whip, using bolt cutters or a hacksaw.
- When completed, replace top vinyl cap.
Note: Do not cut the bottom whip – always trim at top whip.
If you have a Wilson 1000 or Wilson 5000 antenna with a 62.5 inch whip and you are constantly hit it
on overhead objects like your garage door or low canopies while driving underneath, this short-load
adapter will reduce that height to 36 inches.
It can also help with wind drag depending on the vehicle you drive.