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    Anti Seize For Antennas

    I use this stuff designed for this specific use.
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    how to modify a serio ??

    No you can’t. If you want to cover 40 to 10 meters with such an antenna, better use an external antenna tuner. If not, better buy or fabricate an antenna to cover those frequencies.
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    Mast Material / Metal ?

    Do I need to isolate an A99 if I install it on top of a 3 element Mosley TA-33 Yagi antenna ? A99 will be around 4-5 feet above the yagi .
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    If you have 2, you can have the rig soldered and have the stinger you want. Solder close to the tip, not the bottom. I did it once and worked fine.
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    Sorry, I didn’t know that stinger was so long. Maybe you can go to a place where aluminum and stainless steel rods are sold. They may sell you the length you are looking for, but they are not tappered.
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    Never mind. I found out. According with Google Maps, they are in the UK. They must be a US Sirio distributor somewhere, if not, go fo an universal stinger. Use a caliper to measure stinger diameter and go to flea bay .
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    Where is this people located ? The charged me $ 166 for a single stinger. Incredible.
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    Sirio mobile antennas, which is which

    How is that ? Where do you live that they charge such a high shipping? Don’t you have the possibility to buy the stinger where you bought the antenna?
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    Spray painting a Solarcon A99 antenna

    Air Force cargo planes are painted grey in order to blend in the sky. Best color.
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    Mobile what coax for mobile install

    Either one of those will work. Both cables solid dielectric which is the best option for mobile.
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    Magmount Antennas

    What I wanted to say is that all mobile cb antennas are 1/4 wave length. If you say: “ they are not “ , Can you explain?
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    Magmount Antennas

    All mobile antennas ( magmount and permanent mount ) are 1/4 wavelength. The permanent mount tend to work more efficiently the ground plane is directly in contact with the car’s body. On magnetic mount that ground plane is not.
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    Base Sirio New Vector 4000 Install

    Hi. According with the picture , it can be fixed. Then sell it.
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    SPT 500 New Version Assembly

    I have the new one and followed the assembly instructions and achieved an SWR of 1.3 .
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    Older 2015 i max wont tune

    1.5 is ok. Leave it there and enjoy.
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    102" FIBERGLASS ANTENNA

    Hi. If you use 75 ohm coax, antenna length is shorter ?
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    Base Sirio GainMaster

    What GM did you get, the 5/8 or the 1/2 wave one ?
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    High SWR on A/S Super Magnum III Antenna

    I had that antenna. The cover is supposed to already have a drain hole. Maybe the hole has dirt, spiderwebs. Remove the cover and clean it inside. Verify the coil as well. Also, a drain hole on the middle of the first aluminum section. The picture will be helpful for you to see how it is...
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    MOSLEY 27 MHz Antenna Designs - GROUND PLANE - DP-275-27 - "Devant Special" 11 Meters

    Well, I think no one has bought this antenna. Probably Mosley are reluctant to provide real pictures because they don’t want the competition to copy their design. I am just wondering !
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    Base New install

    Try another radio with built in SWR meter and /or another external meter in order for you to discard if it is the radio or the antenna. An antenna analyzer would be best.