I looking for a base antenna for my cb. What do you guys think of this one? The info was copied from the sellers site
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Serious Radio operators met the next new hottest PERFORMANCE DX ANTENNA From Italy! (man these antennas kick some serious Butt!) just like a fine sports car from Italy!
The SIRIOSTAR 27 1/2 Regular Retail Price $ 99.99
Sale price$ 54.95
• CB Base station antenna
• Omnidirectional
• Factory tuned at mid-band
• Low radiation angle for excellent DX
• Designed to work without Ground Plane
• Made of aluminum alloy 6063 T-832
P/N 2103301.00 SIRIOSTAR 27 1/2
Electrical Data
• Type: 1/2 λ dipole
• Frequency range: 26-28 MHz
• Impedance: 50Ω unbalanced
• Radiation (H-plane): 360° omnidirectional
• Polarization: linear vertical
• Gain: 0 dBd, 2.15 dBi
• Bandwidth @ SWR ≤ 2: ≥ 1350 KHz (120 channel)
• SWR @ res. freq.: ≤ 1.1
• Max. power:
200 Watts (CW) continuous
600 Watts (CW) short time
• Feed system / Position: Transformer DC-ground / base
• Connector: UHF-female
Mechanical Data
• Materials: Aluminium, Steel, Nylon
• Wind load / resistance: 124 N at 150 Km/h / 140 Km/h
• Wind surface: 0.11 m²
• Height (approx.): 5220 mm
5220 millimeters = 17.1259843 feet
• Weight (approx.): 1700 gr
• Mounting mast: Ø 35-42 mm UNDECIDED! there has been some concern over the DBI gain on these this antenna! .. lets set the record straight! most antenna Mfg inflate there DB gain and this has been proven fact, engineers stated, for year in CB and Ham trade publications.. but Sirio antenna being a high end mfg. regulated by strict Government laws, in Italy, has stated the true DB Gain ( not like alot of popular antenna companys) also some other things to compare.. metal antenna, VS/ fiberglass antenna!... bottom radition antennas fiber glass VS/ Gama radiator,metal full radiation for more information contact Sirio Antenne on there Web Site!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140280522923&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004
Serious Radio operators met the next new hottest PERFORMANCE DX ANTENNA From Italy! (man these antennas kick some serious Butt!) just like a fine sports car from Italy!
The SIRIOSTAR 27 1/2 Regular Retail Price $ 99.99
Sale price$ 54.95
• CB Base station antenna
• Omnidirectional
• Factory tuned at mid-band
• Low radiation angle for excellent DX
• Designed to work without Ground Plane
• Made of aluminum alloy 6063 T-832
P/N 2103301.00 SIRIOSTAR 27 1/2
Electrical Data
• Type: 1/2 λ dipole
• Frequency range: 26-28 MHz
• Impedance: 50Ω unbalanced
• Radiation (H-plane): 360° omnidirectional
• Polarization: linear vertical
• Gain: 0 dBd, 2.15 dBi
• Bandwidth @ SWR ≤ 2: ≥ 1350 KHz (120 channel)
• SWR @ res. freq.: ≤ 1.1
• Max. power:
200 Watts (CW) continuous
600 Watts (CW) short time
• Feed system / Position: Transformer DC-ground / base
• Connector: UHF-female
Mechanical Data
• Materials: Aluminium, Steel, Nylon
• Wind load / resistance: 124 N at 150 Km/h / 140 Km/h
• Wind surface: 0.11 m²
• Height (approx.): 5220 mm
5220 millimeters = 17.1259843 feet
• Weight (approx.): 1700 gr
• Mounting mast: Ø 35-42 mm UNDECIDED! there has been some concern over the DBI gain on these this antenna! .. lets set the record straight! most antenna Mfg inflate there DB gain and this has been proven fact, engineers stated, for year in CB and Ham trade publications.. but Sirio antenna being a high end mfg. regulated by strict Government laws, in Italy, has stated the true DB Gain ( not like alot of popular antenna companys) also some other things to compare.. metal antenna, VS/ fiberglass antenna!... bottom radition antennas fiber glass VS/ Gama radiator,metal full radiation for more information contact Sirio Antenne on there Web Site!
