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[RT431]

I'm thinking about replacing the Imax 2k with the sirio tornado. I know some members have it and want an opinion how they like it how it holds up under extreme conditions. I live in the Midwest and it can get windy, not much snow but some ice and rain.

All opinions will be appreciated.

 

[RCIGuy]

Ive had the tornado up for about 4 years, tunes easy, no issues, hears great and low noise. Its been through a bunch of 80 mph winds and nasty storms and it has held up just fine. it will handle a bit more power than its rated for. Great antenna for the money, no down sides to it that ive come across.

 

[undertaker]

Completely agree mine is doing great!!! Good antenna!!

 

[RT431]

Ordered the Tornado today. Suppose to be here April 1. As long as the weather cooperates should have it up within a week of receiving it. Let y'all know how it goes.

 

[RT431]

The new Tornado was delivered today. Earlier than expected. Now to find time to assemble, tune and install.

 

[RT431]

I have the Sirio partially assembled. The Imax will come down hopefully tomorrow.

 

[undertaker]

Looking good my friend!!

 

[RT431]

Well, I got it in the air. But, i discovered I have a coax issue. So, now I get to take it down and run new coax. Yay!

 

[undertaker]

Wow looks great!!

 

[RT431]

Ran new coax with new pl connectors today. Checked SWR and well I guess it will have to do. Don't feel like taking the antenna down again. On 275550 1.0 and 273850 1.2. and 271550 is 1.5. not bad I suppose.

 

[undertaker]

Not bad at all enjoy the antenna..

 

[redbeast]

Undertaker..I live in the northeast and have been thinking about that tornado, is it rugged? We haven't had severe winters for a bunch of years now, but like anything else that will change. I've been using a sirio 5000 on my truck, and am impressed, would like to get similar results from a base antenna. In your opinion, does it outperform the antrin and IMAX??

 

[undertaker]

Yes sir it does I’ve never had an issue with mine and we get high winds here..