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Applejack
Intermediate Member
Username: Applejack
Post Number: 322
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 3:00 pm: | 
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i have tried to search this site and didnt find it so i wanted to know if anyone has used it or knows anything about it. they cost about 1/2 as much as a maco, but are advertised to be "just like the maco". im a big fan of the maco, but if i could get one as good for half, why not?
maco's price has shot up in the last 14 months from about $73 to $100. i have been using wilson antennas on my trucks for almost 14 years, they're fine. the mobiles are good, how about the base? any help? aj in central ohio |
Applejack
Intermediate Member
Username: Applejack
Post Number: 323
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 12:26 am: |
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well lookey here i wrote WILSON 5/8 and i meant WORKMAN 5/8.oops, but the question remains the same...aj |
Hotwire
Senior Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 2692
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 10:55 am: |
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This is only my opinion. A Maco knockoff could possibly work just as well as the original but it is the quality of the materials and craftsmanship that makes a difference. OK, I purchased Workmans most exspensive mobile antenna a few years back and was not impressed with it at all, compared to other high quality antennas like the Predator 10K and even the Wilson line. The Workman rusted bad and felt very fragile, not going to mention the performance.
Could the Workman base antennas be made much better than the mobiles? I doubt it. Remember that you get what you pay for.Always!
Kenny
CEF491
Reading the mail around Indianapolis Indiana!
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Applejack
Intermediate Member
Username: Applejack
Post Number: 325
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 12:42 am: |
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well i have since found a guy who sells them and he told me that he makes sure his customers know that the w-58 is NOT A MACO. thats good enough for me i will stick with maco....aj |
