Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for use on 17 through 10. Apr 07, 2014 while i dont think id run out and buy a sirio to replace a perfectly functioning wilson, when the time comes for replacement i definitely know id be picking the sirio. Performance wise, the antron 99 sucks, and has a lot of pattern distortion because it makes the coax radiate, due to its end fed design, and no radials. This antenna seems to radiate closer to the curvature to the earth or radiates from the top. This doesnt mean the imax 2000 will lose any popularity contests though as it beats the competition in two key areas, price and simplicity. The most modern technology and the most advanced instruments have been used for the realization of sirio 827, the new base antenna with remarkable characteristics. On 27 mhz it is especially efficient and a popular choice for long distance working. Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for use on 17 through. A lot of people seem to like the imax 2000 a little better than the antron 99. Sirio gain master vs sirio tornado 27 vs astroplane vs sirio 2008. Doesn anyone here use the siro 827 and how does it stack up again the i maxx 2000 and the maco 58 and hy gain p 500. The instructions on this thing is really pretty simple. Yes dale, this new top one astroplane seems to beat my sirio 827 about 20 miles away.
Sirio 827 erected by me,mike and billawesome aerial,hope the neighbours dont mind. The ground plane is composed of 8 aluminum radials, which allow a perfect propagation pattern, and the coil is made of high gauge enameled copper wire, to handle a high power rating. I have used an imax 2000, antron 99, and a shakesphere big stick. In the diagram above, the top figure is the schematic diagram of the i max 2000. The a99 features the solarcon twin ring adjustamatch tuning making it possible to tune the input to the antenna and obtain the optimum s. The sirio 827 cb antenna, the most popular high profile, high performance 5 8 wave base antenna in recent years. Sirio performer 5000 turbo 5000 cb junkies cb radio forum. The last 10 years i am using my sirio 827 only in the following ham radio bands.
May 27, 2014 rci2950dx, 1978 cobra 148 gtl taiwan, shure526t mic, tug8 with astatic 10 da head, astatic 575m6, astron 7020 amp power supplies, imax 2000 w ground plane kit. Around 7pm on saturday 100819 we heard a noise like a tap coming from outside, then over the next hour several more taps were heard. The aerial bent a little in the wind but seemed ok. An imax 2000 will tune all over the band and give you a great swr. For me the i max 2000 with the gpk is better than the antron 99. I am thinking of buying an 827 to replace my a 99 and gpk. Mas era merecido um vs entre avanty 170 e iman 2000 sem radiais. I am not talking about a pseudo gp like an imax, but an antenna with a real gp. The interceptor i10k consistently gets higher marks for performance than the imax 2000 and the new sirio gainmaster has shown to have improved tx abilities over the imax 2000. Durable and easy to assemble fiberglass base cb radio antennas. Sirio performer 5000 turbo 5000 cb junkies cb radio. Excuse my english, but i used few time, to write this email.
Sirio 827 grumpys olde time radio forum the best cb radio. Italian company sirio are perhaps best known in darc circles for their 3 and 4 element short boom yagis which most guys regard as excellent antennas indeed for dxpedition use. High performance comes as standard and the 827 will let you transmit much much further than most conventional antennas, the build quality is superb, will give many years of service, and ideal also for amateur use on the very popular 10mham 28mhz band too. I live in vermont and using an old 99 that has to come down and was very happy with it. This doesnt mean the imax 2000 will lose any popularity contests though. So i am taking my chances with the sirio gainmaster. Since we are selling on multiple platforms, the popular item like this one runs out really quick, so please dont wait, order it asap before others do. Doesn anyone here use the siro 827 and how does it stack up again the i maxx 2000 and the. High performance comes as standard and the 827 will let you transmit much much further than most conventional antennas, the build quality is superb, will give many years of service, and ideal also for amateur use on the very popular 10m 28mhz band too. Raising the rings raises the frequency and lowering the rings lowers the frequency.
This covers the frequency tinge of 100 mhz and, caused by its broadband idea, is suited for scanner and monitoring applications. Antenna cb base, whip fiberglass, total 550cm, 2000w. Sirio gain master vs j pole prosistel vs solarcon max imax 2000. It is made of silicium magnesium aluminium tubes of big dimensions drawn and cemented on the surface to get the maximum strenght of the main whip. An optional groundplane kit to fit on the solarcon imax 2000. Well now the same company also make a fabulous omnidirectional antenna which, im told, rivals if not surpasses the imax 2000. Why gainmaster has better performance compared to a conventional 58. Even so, the sirio imax 2000 is still 24 feet in length.
However i worry about the next windy day or storm even with a 20 40 crank up tower. New manual fmam antenna kit fits 1992 2000 honda civic. Antenna choice between the imax 2000, maco v 5000 or the i. The antron 99 is a really rugged antenna, as far as wind survival goes, better then the imax 2000, as far as that goes.
Contactez votre installateur pour demander une assistance. Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for use on 17. This antenna has a reputation as a great broadband antenna covering from 15 metres right up to 28 mhz with a tuner. You know, ive said this about every other antenna that ive received from sirio, and it may start sounding like a broken record, but it is simply the truth that every time i open a box from this company i am very impressed with how very well made the components are. It is made of silicium magnesium aluminium tubes of big dimensions drawn and cemented on. The swr graph as you can see in the picture is amazing from 26mhz to 30 mhz is all usable. Several real time measurements of the imax 2000 have been made. The sigma 4 is now called the sirio vector 4000 and i. The coil, made of enamelled copper wire of big section, has been specially planned in order to bear high powers. Rci2950dx, 1978 cobra 148 gtl taiwan, shure526t mic, tug8 with astatic 10 da head, astatic 575m6, astron 7020 amp power supplies, imax 2000 w ground plane kit. Made from highstrength largebore silicon magnesium alloy tubing to give it maximum strength.
I have both the a99 and the imax 2000 and the 2000 out did the a99. The last 8 years i have tested many different hf multiband vertical antennas and there is not any comparison with the sirio 827. You can check the full range of sirio base antennas on their website by clicking here. As far as the tornado i cant say mobileunit456 new member username. Sirio antenne nassure aucune responsabilite en cas dinstallation defectueuse ou dangereuse. It was a toss up between this, a sigma 4 copy or the sirio 827. Please tell me yours opinion, im interessed very much. Some people said they had their imax antennas up for 2 months abd it snapped. The sigma 4 is now called the sirio vector 4000 and i discounted this one because of the size of the radials which seemed excessive for my plot, same with the sirio vector 4000 which is just too tall. Any recommendations on a antenna like the sirio gpe or antron 99. In other words the a99 and the imax 2000 must be better. I was at first going to get a gainmaster but after hearing of the many broken ones it was a choice between the sirio 2016 and the sirio 827 and i chose the 2016, and i am glad i did.
The big maco 58 wave antennas will bend over for good in high winds. The i max 2000 is known for blowing away all 58 wave antennas, and being equal to many small 3 element beams in gain towards the horizon. I did find the installation manual for the sirio gpe antenna, heres the link. This variant of sd u with u female connection large band disc one working on 100 mhz in reception and on many amateur frequencies in transmission. Sirio gain master vs j pole prosistel vs solarcon max imax.
I think when you compare a product to another that the product you compare it to must be the better product of the two. The sirio 827 base antenna is one of the most respected antennas around. Sirio 827 grumpys olde time radio forum the best cb. The i max 2000 uses a capacitanceinductance loaded coil in the base. Sirio antennas sirio 827 cb antenna radioworld ltd. Solarcon imax2000 1011 meter base antenna out of stock. I see that there are a few models of the 827 and i think the newest is the 2016. I use a sirio gainmaster 58 wave mounted about 30 feet from ground to base of gm. Antennas dx commander amateur radio ham radio page 3.
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