Antenna question

[Rondoc]

I just picked up this antenna and have no idea about it. I am thinking it is missing some pieces for mounting. Please help.

 

[Robb]

That is a 'Starduster' antenna; and it looks like the original and not the re-issue.

What's missing?
Looks fairly complete to me, but your photos aren't that clear either.

Here is a link to the re-issue version:
http://www.sirioantenne.it/prodotti...&idc=1008171241&idg=1008171169&idp=1175790931

 

[Rondoc]

I need the fitting and conduit to mount. The triangle piece is the brace for at the bottom.

From what I am seeing this is not a very good antenna.

 

[Marconi]

I need the fitting and conduit to mount. The triangle piece is the brace for at the bottom.

From what I am seeing this is not a very good antenna.

Hey LeRoy, you might be right, but what are you comparing the antenna too?

 

[Rondoc]

I am not comparing it to anything since this is my first base that I am hooking up. I was just reading about it.

 

[hotrod]

I need the fitting and conduit to mount. The triangle piece is the brace for at the bottom.

From what I am seeing this is not a very good antenna.

this antenna mounts directly on top of a mast pipe. from what i see
i think its all there.id reccommend ya atleast mount it and try it
for yourself. dont believe some things online especially about cb stuff
alot of people swear by this design

 

[Marconi]

I am not comparing it to anything since this is my first base that I am hooking up. I was just reading about it.

I would recommend you put the antenna up and try it like hotrod suggested.

I live on the Texas Gulf Coast where it is pretty flat. Just to give you a little idea of what I see comparing antennas at my location...I did a video that spells out pretty well, for me, how effective my SD is compared to my Gain Master with both up moderately high.

The report Tim gave me is similar to what I often get when comparing these two, and the SD'r is about 12' lower to the tip that my GM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qxl_tsxAUU

 

[cordova lucky 13]

'Starduster' yes a grate antenna & i have compared it to alot of others over the years ! Stands up to our harsh canadian weather here & i,am sure you will like it , i have been on the air since the early 70,s & have used one for over half the time ,,,,,,,,, try it ya like it ! later Bob.A.

 

[wa1knx]

starduster tests

marconi, nice work with the tests. for the most part your starduster
works as well as the other antennas you compared. It would be nice
to have one as a compare antenna. I see sirio and workman each make one
they call m400, not sure which is best. I saw in one diagram online, that the top element was 2.75 meters long. that should be plenty to make a 1/4 wave, so why are the little radials used? anyhow I know you have praised that antenna.

 

[Rondoc]

Thank you all for your help. Regarding the mast, should I go with metal or a hard plastic. I am thinking metal for the strength. I am just going high enough for it to clear my roof line or a little higher.

I may not be able to stand it straight up in the air, is there any other way to mount this so it is not as noticeable? My neighborhood may not allow this big of an antenna.

 

[Unit 194]

Thank you all for your help. Regarding the mast, should I go with metal or a hard plastic. I am thinking metal for the strength. I am just going high enough for it to clear my roof line or a little higher.

I would go with metal.

 

[midnight special]

you have to use a metal mast,, you run the coax up the inside of mast then connect to starduster then slide the antenna on mast and tighten set screws... back in the day this was the antenna that everyone liked it wasnt big and bulky and still had good range, it took a little power and wouldnt burn the coil out like the 5/8 waves and such,,,,good luck 73s midnight special

 

[wa1knx]

manual

I found the AS model manual, looks nice..


Antenna Specialists M-400 Starduster


..not sure how well the new ones are built. they specify the mast material in it.

 

[midnight special]

if i remember correctly, this antenna will load up on 2 meters too,

 

[hotrod]

marconi, nice work with the tests. for the most part your starduster
works as well as the other antennas you compared. It would be nice
to have one as a compare antenna. I see sirio and workman each make one
they call m400, not sure which is best. I saw in one diagram online, that the top element was 2.75 meters long. that should be plenty to make a 1/4 wave, so why are the little radials used? anyhow I know you have praised that antenna.

the sirio is the latest design of the m-400. and is pretty close to the orignal
the workman is junk