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Is the maco 500 a good antenna. had a Wilson 500 years ago. or is there a better antenna.
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MaCo 500? Never herd of a MaCo 500...There's a MaCo Laser 500 8 element beam antenna that's around $900, which I'm sure is very good, if you have the cash and strong enough tower to stick it on!
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Hello bograndie,
Welcome to the forum. JJD has a good question, are you talking a base beam antenna? Years ago Wilson was sold to Maco antennas which in turn was bought by Charles Electronics,LLC, who also makes Gizmotchy Antennas. I don't think the quality of the antennas has changed.
I see you are new to the forum, could you post an intro here, [Please login or register to view this link] so others can say "Hi", thanks.

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do you mean wilson 500? I have one it is a great antenna
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295 antenna wrote: Nov 08 2017, 08:35 do you mean wilson 500? I have one it is a great antenna
Have you ever herd the term "Mud-Duck?" :whistle:
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hey be nice JJD my car is too small for a beam lol
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295 antenna wrote: Nov 08 2017, 22:20 hey be nice JJD my car is too small for a beam lol
Hahaha! just couldn't help myself. :dance:
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i dont know what a maco 500 is or looks like so describe it. :bounce:
also remember that any antenna can work, optimizing results is the secret. :icon_e_geek:
tell us your application. radio. coax. and PIN #, :geek: :jokercolor:
apparently you were into CB's back when,,,? most of us were too. tell us more. :icon_e_wink:
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After doing some research I bought the Maco 500, yes a good 5/8 wave antenna
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