Good base antenna??

[Redbeard U812]

Thoughts even on the SD-27 Sirio Dipole? I know it's in another thread. I would think lite enough.

Dipole too easy to build, would not waste money buying one.

 

[Eldorado828]

Thoughts even on the SD-27 Sirio Dipole? I know it's in another thread. I would think lite enough.

The SD-27 is no bueno, I used one that was supposed to be temporary and it didn't even make the temporary time I needed it to do. The aluminum is really soft and bends too easily, the winds here would make it look like a sideways boomerang and once the winds would subside it would stay that shape. Maybe if your weather doesn't consist of winds it could hold up better

 

[CB590]

The SD-27 is no bueno, I used one that was supposed to be temporary and it didn't even make the temporary time I needed it to do. The aluminum is really soft and bends too easily, the winds here would make it look like a sideways boomerang and once the winds would subside it would stay that shape. Maybe if your weather doesn't consist of winds it could hold up better

Thank you. Figured I'd ask.

 

[CB590]

Budget one: Sirio 2016
Mike

I keep looking at the BEEF of this monster. I like that. How does yours hold upto the winds and such. Says 130 km/h but not sure how accurate that is. What's your current mounting height to the feed point on yours?

The $160 price on the Sirio 2016 is rough.

The 827 looks identical but longer radials which some say are thinner and weaker. Though it's also like $20 cheaper.

 

[w9cll]

Thoughts even on the SD-27 Sirio Dipole?

Build a dipole, it will take 30min and cost less than $40

 

[sp5it]

I keep looking at the BEEF of this monster. I like that. How does yours hold upto the winds and such. Says 130 km/h but not sure how accurate that is. What's your current mounting height to the feed point on yours?

14-15m over the ground, countryside area. Flat fields and meadows.
Mike

 

[bob85]

827 is much heavier built and FAR more popular here than the other sirio antennas,

the bottom section is the strongest fattest thickest walled tube used on any cb vertical i know of, upper sections are the same tube as the other sirio's,

downside is 827's use dissimilar metals & sintered hubs that cause open circuit issues over time,
open circuit 827 is the main cause of blown amps in this area.

you don't want one fixed to your house even with the anti vibration ring.

 

[Slowmover]

827 is much heavier built and FAR more popular here than the other sirio antennas,

the bottom section is the strongest fattest thickest walled tube used on any cb vertical i know of, upper sections are the same tube as the other sirio's,

downside is 827's use dissimilar metals & sintered hubs that cause open circuit issues over time,
open circuit 827 is the main cause of blown amps in this area.

you don't want one fixed to your house even with the anti vibration ring.

“It Lives!!”

.

 

[Tokin]

Im quite happy with my maco v5/8. Simple build and was easy to tune. I have a complete vintage Starduster M400 put away somewhere, not real sure I want to sell it just yet though. Im waiting to rebuild and repair this Will Burt pneumatic mast so I can put some beams on it. Hopefully by summer ill have that done. I have enough space for an antenna farm. My roomie is going to hate me hahahaha!

 

[CB590]

So. Sirio 2016 or Maco v58 ? Seems like we narrowed it down to 2??

 

[CB590]

The Maco v58 is $125 and $20 shipping. The Sirio 2016 is like $155.

Anyone else have the Maco v58 ??

 

[Eldorado828]

The Maco v58 is $125 and $20 shipping. The Sirio 2016 is like $155.

Anyone else have the Maco v58 ??

I owned the v58 for a few years and it was an excellent antenna. I remember it being tricky when it came time for tuning but once set it would perform really well. Why don't I own it now?? Well a brutal storm here destroyed it and I've gone with a fiberglass on a mast and a dipole in the attic. If the Texas panhandle spring windy season wasn't so bad I'd still be using the maco

 

[bob85]

IF you want wind survival the sirio 827/blizzard with the ring is the only sirio that will stand up like an old Hy-gain,
its a real 5/8wave, fatter tubes than the others & pretty sturdy,

new tornado also real 5/8 works well but skinny & weak in wind,

the sirio 2000 series and gp 1/2 & 5/8wave are shorter than tornado & a bit stronger in wind,
they come in at just under 20ft when tuned for our band about the same length as the maco & old clr2,

if you want best performance on a 20ft mast, the vector 4000 has the edge over anything shorter at any price,
especially if you are in a town trying to get out over obstructions like buildings & trees.

 

[scarboroughwa]

The BEST base station antenna is exactly what I am researching right now, after 40 years out of the game.

Nothing seems to be coming out on top!

I used to have a sigma IV and see the obvious comparison with the Vector 4000, however wind is a big thing where I am.

All that's come up is the Sirio 827.

Is this really all there is?

I'm not saying I'm not on a budget but I only intend doing this once!

 

[HomerBB]

All of the production base antennas are good. Everyone of them will do the job. Install them at the same tip height and they will all give virtually equal performance. All of them are good , except ONE. ONE of them is no good. It is just lousy. Worthless. One of them. And I ain't gonna give you a single clue which one it is.