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  1. DXcarpenter

    Sirio 3 element SWR Question

    Yes sir... I used a mm to inches calculator and a decimal to fraction conversion tool.... Thats what I thought too is it would be ready to rock on citizen band besides tha gamma tuning.... All good.... We seem to get lucky today..... Thabks for the advice.. 73's
  2. DXcarpenter

    Sirio 3 element SWR Question

    Didn't see your post till right now...Well this is what I came up with.. Gamma tuning" L1 37 1/2" L2 20 3/8" A (Reflector) 31 3/4" B (Driven) 21 1/16' C Director) 18 11/16' 73's
  3. DXcarpenter

    Sirio 3 element SWR Question

    Thank you for the compliments... Yeah the elements should have some sort of telescopic tuning in them.... I think they just run them proud knowing there long and need to be cut for higher bands.. Man, I was a little nervous checking match after cutting and reassembling.. lol I got lucky...
  4. DXcarpenter

    Sirio 3 element SWR Question

    Hey everbody.... UPDATE on my Sirio tune.... We did set everything to 27.0 on specs... Had to cut almost 2 inches off on each element..1:1 1 405 "perfect" SWRs starts moving up around 805... I'm happy.... I am using a Yaesu G-450A rotar... Have Antron right on top.. Good SWRs on both...
  5. DXcarpenter

    Sirio 3 element SWR Question

    Awesome information.. Thank you... I am gonna set to specs using the 27.0 tuning table.... I can't take down whole antenna and use Robs advice being I have no help today.. I'm on my own... I'll keep you guys posted.... Thabks again ya'll..
  6. DXcarpenter

    Sirio 3 element SWR Question

    Hmmm? Sounds like a good idea.. I wish I did have an antenna analyzer.... It looks like I'll be busy today...
  7. DXcarpenter

    Sirio 3 element SWR Question

    Thanks for the chart Gary... Very informative.. 73's Phil
  8. DXcarpenter

    Sirio 3 element SWR Question

    Hey guys... Having a cup of coffee and reading replies.... Thank you for the info... One thing I didn't check was the length of the 8mm end pieces.... Reflector, driven, director.. As you can see in tuning table chart.... Just a little nervous cutting elements... I did set gamma for 27.5 specs...
  9. DXcarpenter

    Sirio 3 element SWR Question

    Hey guys... I just purchased a 3 element Sirio Antenna.... Everything went together good.. before erecting it; I set swr Gama tune to specs on instructions... MM to inches calculator was used.... The lowest I could get it was 1.4:1.. on channel 40.. channel 1 was 1.2:1 match.. After mounting...
  10. DXcarpenter

    Uniden President AX 144

    Excellent! I'll fire him off an Email today.... Thank you for update...
  11. DXcarpenter

    Uniden President AX 144

    Oh yes.... Agree 100% .... I would communicate with to the fullest before sending it out... Thanks again...
  12. DXcarpenter

    Uniden President AX 144

    Thank you for the reply.... Much appreciated.. 73's
  13. DXcarpenter

    Uniden President AX 144

    Hey guys... I do have a bone stock AX 144 that works great... But was wondering if anybody has a reputable tech to go through it with a proper tune.. Unlock clarifier, channel kit... Its virgin with wax still on the slugs.... Any input would be appreciated.. Thanks
  14. DXcarpenter

    LQQKING to purchase a clean 2 pill for SSB use

    I did manage to get in contact with Chad from Stomper.... We got deal handled.. Thank you for the 411.... Moving right along... I do have another request.... I'll post it on another thread.... Thanks again.. 73's CDX 501
  15. DXcarpenter

    LQQKING to purchase a clean 2 pill for SSB use

    Very informative info from you guys.. Thank you for that.... And by the way.... I burn tires on my Dyna FXDLR not on amps... I'm not looking to get out farther... Just want something sounding clean when I'm DX'n... I've been out of the loop for many years and just needed some input...
  16. DXcarpenter

    LQQKING to purchase a clean 2 pill for SSB use

    Sorry about the Typo.. Hot Rodded... Any techs you know of willing to work on amp would be much appreciated . Thanks
  17. DXcarpenter

    LQQKING to purchase a clean 2 pill for SSB use

    I got a good deal on a new TS-350.. Want to send it out to get hot prodded.. Toshiba pills, thicker gauge wires etc.. Looking for a tech to do the task? Any input would be appreciated.. Thanks
  18. DXcarpenter

    LQQKING to purchase a clean 2 pill for SSB use

    Thank you for some input on my inquiry.... I appreciate that.... I'm in no hurry,, but was seeking some wisdom from radio enthusiasts here on the forum... Thanks again.
  19. DXcarpenter

    LQQKING to purchase a clean 2 pill for SSB use

    Hey guys.. I'm kinda new on this particular forum. So I'm still trying navigate proper and figure things out.... I just recently put up a base station.. And was looking to buy a clean AB1 output amp.. I used to run a TS 400HDV but that was over 20 years ago... I've heard the new ones are not as...