Thank you for the reply. What other Antennas have you run in the past other then the Sigma? Also did you keep the top hat (Ball) on antenna or did you remove it.
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Base Sirio 2008 vs 2016
- Thread starter Greg T
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Over the years I've a Radio Shack 1/2 wave GP, a Ringo, an original Star Duster, an Antron 99, although I'll never figure out WHY!!, the Sigma and now the 2008. I kept the ball on top and also used a piece of hear shrink tubing on it. I rarely tune below 11 meters so I tuned mine up to about channel 35 or so. It gives me the range to really go upstairs when I want.
As a side note, I can't tell you why cuz I'm not a theory guy, but I have my radio, a random length jumper between it and DX-500V, a shorty jumper to a Daiwa 901 meter, through an old Johnson LP filter, and then the antenna. Seriously, I can tune well below 11 meters, all the way up past 27.800 or 27.900 and stay below 1.5:1. I have verified this on three meters ranging from the Daiwa, to the Radio shack to the Paradynamics.
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Get my Siro 2008 on Thursday. Can't wait to set it up. Thanks for all your input on making my decision
Not a problem. Just make sure all the joints are tight and sealed and the stinger set screw is torqued. You'll like it.
im liking my 2008,only 10 ft up to radials on my test post n im getting some great replys from friends,lots better than on my a 99
Did you use 21 feet of 1 1/4 inch(inside diameter) black pipe for the mast?
Personally, I used the above in galvanized when I put up my Sirio 2016 about eight months ago. Wind gusts all day long up to 40 mph this past Saturday, and it's still standing straight.
Personally, I used the above in galvanized when I put up my Sirio 2016 about eight months ago. Wind gusts all day long up to 40 mph this past Saturday, and it's still standing straight.
Top rail fence rail 1 3/8" 10.5' Long. I really wanted to use a third but was too scared to do it. I may add another later but I put it up by myself. How high do you got yours up?
i be dammed,used same kinda step ladder for mine. radials just clear the ground resting on that ladder. im impressed with them 2008's
as for the antenna n all the tech stuff we read brings the hi class dame i dated till my money ran out.her motto" IF YA GOT IT FLAUNT IT'
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Got mine up in England 2 months ago. Love it. It is also very sturdy as it survived 100+ mph winds for 4 consecutive days!
So far, after a handful of months I am extremely pleased with mine. I don't think there's a more rugged and durable antenna built out there today.
across the pond the 2008 is revered as here.glad to hear its surviving and working for you too