what about the Star duster, aren't they good antenna's for 11 meter? don't ever hear anybody talk about them.
-
You can now help support WorldwideDX when you shop on Amazon at no additional cost to you! Simply follow this Shop on Amazon link first and a portion of any purchase is sent to WorldwideDX to help with site costs.
Antenna choices and opinions.
- Thread starter Low_Boy
- Start date
The Star Duster/ Sirio M400 are good antennas for 10 meter and 11 meter use.
I have talked across the Atlantic Ocean on 10m with it using only 100 watts. The Canary Islands, Italia, plus a bunch of the Slavic countries as well as Russia.
I have talked across the Atlantic Ocean on 10m with it using only 100 watts. The Canary Islands, Italia, plus a bunch of the Slavic countries as well as Russia.
Last edited:
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
I always thought you were a man of good taste.
Is the Sirio M400 as good as the original AS one?
Only had the original many years ago,lost it to a hurricane in the early 80's.
Put up a Telrex Rocket to replace it.
Attached original Rocket photo & a copy of plans for a knock off that I have built about
a dozen of for locals here. Covers 12,11, & half of 10 with swr < 2:1
Only had the original many years ago,lost it to a hurricane in the early 80's.
Put up a Telrex Rocket to replace it.
Attached original Rocket photo & a copy of plans for a knock off that I have built about
a dozen of for locals here. Covers 12,11, & half of 10 with swr < 2:1
I have no experience with the antennas in the discussion but I personally run a dipole in the attic that does me well. Before that at my previous home I used the maco v5000 which I now have stored and I have to say the maco did really well for several years. Lots of dx with that thing! When I pulled it down after about 5 years everything was in tip top shape other than a little weathering to the rubber end caps on the radials. I don't ever hear the maco's get much love and not really sure why because it did me really well. I'll add that I used it only for the 11 meter band. Aluminum and stainless clamps so there isn't anything that'll wither away quickly, especially here in the Panhandle of Texas where summers are intense hot and icy cold winters.
I used to live in Amarillo so I know what you mean. been looking at the star duster. I really need some help getting my galaxy set up with not much knowledge on this stuff. cant seem to get my questions posted on the forum. you mind helping me with info from time to time? thanks
I used to live in Amarillo so I know what you mean about the weather. Cant seem to get questions posted on the forum. really need help getting my galaxy base set up with not much knowledge on this. can you help me with info from time to time? or help me get my questions posted on the forum? thanks.
I used to use a v5000. It works as well as any 5/8 ground plane. A little extra care to weatherproof the coax connection and they will last a long time. I have heard complaints of the swr changing on rainy days but I never had that issue.
I fixed one for a friend a couple of years ago that had some corrosion between the ground side of the ring and also where the so-239 bolts to the aluminum. I'll bet that antenna had been up for over 15 years though. If I wasn't concerned with the power rating I would still be using mine.
Welcome to the forum there moonwalker61! There's a ton of knowledgeable minds throughout this forum so just throw your questions out there and someone will always have some good advice.
Thanks @oldtymer (Old Tymer!)
Had seen similar designs - and you have given me some ideas too - thank you!!
Had seen similar designs - and you have given me some ideas too - thank you!!
