which wilson antenna is best?

rdthompson1 wrote:
I am confused and getting frustrated please help. I want to order the best sleek and antenna I can get that will work with numerous phone systems. At Amazon they have a model 813426 for $130. They also have a model 815126 for $99. I assume I will want a good antenna and maybe 50 feet of wire to reach well above my ladder. I know this has been addressed before but I just can't find it right now. The sleek for $130 comes with "Sleek 4G all-in-one cradle, outside vehicle magnet-mount antenna, cigarette-lighter power adapter, and installation guide." Is this antenna any good or do I need something more? How about added cable? I assume this will plug into 110 somehow?

Thanks folks. It's great to have a reliable source of help.

The difference between the two Sleeks you posted part numbers for is the 813426 is a universal model - it has a switch that can be selected for AT&T's LTE or Verizon's LTE frequencies. The model 815126 is an older version that amplifies Verizon LTE signal only (they do make an AT&T single frequency version, the -A as well) Both are older models.

As to antennas, the one that comes with the Sleek does not have a ground plane. It is designed to attach to the metal roof of an automobile. If you use it on a fiberglass or rubber roof, you will need to add a 6" - 8" metal disk glued to the roof to both attach the antenna, and provide a ground plane.

Wilson makes antennas that have built in ground planes that also have more gain than the stock Sleek antenna. I use the Wilson "Trucker" antenna, which provides about 3db gain at the 4G frequencies. Again, if you are going to mount the antenna on a pole or other non metal surface, you need a model that had a built in ground plane. Without it you will have far less gain, and may even damage the Sleek.

Here is a link to Wilson's Antennas.