Sirio Mag Base and Firestik Antenna?

[Taxi Driver]

Will the Sirio Mag 145 PL magnetic mount work with a three foot Firestik antenna?

I'm resurrecting my old CB setup from the '90's. From what I've read the Sirio mount is the best magnetic mount out there.

Thanks

TD

 

[milkman21218]

The Firestiks use the 3/8 24 type of mount. I don't think the Sirio 145 PL will work. But the Sirio Mag 145 3/8 Magnetic Mount should. With such a small lightweight antenna you may not need a 6" Magnet if you only plan on running a 3' antenna.

 

[Taxi Driver]

The Firestiks use the 3/8 24 type of mount. I don't think the Sirio 145 PL will work. But the Sirio Mag 145 3/8 Magnetic Mount should. With such a small lightweight antenna you may not need a 6" Magnet if you only plan on running a 3' antenna.

I'm planning ahead. If the radio works, the Firestik will get replaced with a Sirio antenna ASAP.


Is this the mount you're referring to?
Sirio Mag 145 3/8" x 24 Magnetic Mount and Cable, DNJ Radio

 

[ponykilr]

If you go with the 3/8s mount, you won't be able to use a Sirio 259 type antenna like the Performer or Turbo.

 

[Taxi Driver]

If you go with the 3/8s mount, you won't be able to use a Sirio 259 type antenna like the Performer or Turbo.

Hmmm

I guess I'll rethink this.

What about this mount
http://www.dnjradio.com//product_in...d=267&osCsid=2239b03b48ecf4b0f198708cf0ed854f

And this adapter
http://www.dnjradio.com//product_info.php?products_id=268&osCsid=2239b03b48ecf4b0f198708cf0ed854f

If I got this correct, I can use the mount and adapter to run the Firestik.
Later I can remove the adapter and get a proper antenna later.

 

[M0GVZ]

I've never liked those. I think you'd be OK with a lightweight whip antenna with a lot of give but I'd be worried about using something like a firestik on it other than the ridiculously short not worth a damn 2 and 3 ft ones they do.

 

[ponykilr]

That will work. I didn't know about that adapter. I have a buddy who will be happy to know about it.

Hmmm

I guess I'll rethink this.

What about this mount
Sirio Mag 145 PL Magnetic Mount and Cable, DNJ Radio

And this adapter
Sirio MAG 3/8 to PL-259 adapter, DNJ Radio

If I got this correct, I can use the mount and adapter to run the Firestik.
Later I can remove the adapter and get a proper antenna later.

 

[TonyV225]

If you go with the 3/8s mount, you won't be able to use a Sirio 259 type antenna like the Performer or Turbo.

This is not true, I made adaptors for My Wilson 1000 and 5000 top sections (coils) so I could use them on my tri mag and quad mag mounts I use qyuick diconnects on my 3x8" mount antennas because I was switching between a fe different antennas for the Ham Bands.

 

[hotrod]

I'm planning ahead. If the radio works, the Firestik will get replaced with a Sirio antenna ASAP.


Is this the mount you're referring to?
Sirio Mag 145 3/8" x 24 Magnetic Mount and Cable, DNJ Radio

get yourself a dummyload [you may already have 1] and watt meter and just
test the radio out. if it works then get the mag mount and sirio antenna

 

[Taxi Driver]

get yourself a dummyload [you may already have 1] and watt meter and just
test the radio out. if it works then get the mag mount and sirio antenna

Don't have either. But that sounds like a good idea.
I have a old Radio Shack SWR meter.
I think I'll get the dummy load and a SWR/Watt meter.

Then bite the bullet and get a decent antenna/mount right off the bat.

 

[M0GVZ]

Both a dummy load and a SWR/Power meter are basically essential items that everyone should have. A dummy load is great for testing the radio as it at least can eliminate any variables from the antenna side of things if you've got a problem and most problems do turn out to be the antenna side.

 

[Taxi Driver]

I bit the bullet and bought:

Sirio Mag 145 PL Magnetic Mount and Cable, DNJ Radio

Sirio Megawatt 4000-PL Mobile CB/HAM Mobile Antenna, DNJ Radio

The mount and antenna should work with my antique setup.

 

[hotrod]

sounds like a nice setup

 

[Taxi Driver]

sounds like a nice setup

The mag mount got here today.
Shipping from Kalifornia was four days. Faster than I thought.
The box was mangled and the instructions are in Italian. I think I can make them out. The mount is in good shape.

Still waiting for the antenna.