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I don't review anything. A proper review would consist of far more than a "it is a good antenna....it works great....it made it through severe weather a week ago". 

However, these statements are true in my experience thus far. I've not owned the antenna very long. But, thus far, I am pleased with its performance. But to answer your question, it would probably go something like this....."my antenna bent, I had to repair it and this is how I did it........it's up and working great again".

I have many antennas and am often swapping them out for various reasons. Some have been great, some not so. I have a M2 5 element beam perched fairly high out back. Not an inexpensive antenna and not built with cheap materials either. But about 2 years ago I happened to look up and notice one of the elements was bent downward nearly at 45 degrees. These are not flimsy antennas. I still have no idea how that happened. I can only imagine a big turkey buzzard came in on a hard landing on that element. Still a mystery. The antenna isn't junk. It was easily repaired and we moved on.....still scratching my head over that one though. Things happen, things break, not everything is equal and very little is fair. The Sirio is not built like a tank. It doesn't cost tank money either. But it is a good performing antenna. I don't necessarily expect it to last 10-15-20 years. There are far too many variables. But I can tell you one thing. If I decide that this Sirio be a permanent fixture because I like it that much, if it breaks.....I'll fix it and move on. Each to their own and like everything else......experiences and opinions vary.

Whew!!!! That was a lot and I'm tired of typing now.

Champo....it's all good.