Sirio Tornado 27 CB antenna finally broke!

[@miguelsalami]

Every Antenna design has a weakest link in it somewhere & the Wind always finds it. That's a NICE Tower Base Install ! I had a 50ft Rohn tower in the 80s with the original Avanti Super Penetrator on top. What an amazing antenna that was. Thanks for sharing.

[@dleiton99]

2 years ago I had exactly the same problem with my Sirio Tornado antenna, I was able to repair it by building the broken piece that is originally made of hardened plastic, with a new and oversized high-strength Nylon, now, I was very careful not to exceed the distance between the base that is connected to the mast and the radiant since it is a critical measure, now after two years of this repair, it has worked again at 100% and with a notable improvement in reception, as the nylon is the best insulator than plastic (at least I think so)

[@charleswills4554]

A lot of people dont care for the Solorcon A99 but i have had one up for 3 or 4 years. Its went through 4 or 5 ice storms and lots of wind.I actually just put up another A99 on a 50' tower. They are hard to beat.

[@vegasfordguy]

I had one years ago. It's a very rugged antenna for sure. When I replaced the A-99 with the Sirio Tornado 27 my recieve and transmit were so much better. I really thought about going with the IMAX 2000, but decided on ths penetrator. We'll have to see how it holds up in the wind.

[@michelst-jacques9555]

For wind they are the best.But honnestly the serio is the superior antenna.Ihad a 2000 before this one and wasn't satisfied,did not see improuvement over the A99 i had before.Sold the 2000 and got the serio.A serious upgrade even 10 feets lower!

[@davidmorris-jones210]

QUESTION....... Sir Did you manage to repair your Tornado with epoxy resin & some metal or wood dowel? My Tornado snapped yesterday Friday 24th March 2023 at the plastic part. I was wondering if it is worth me repairing as it is the best antenna I ever used even beat my Vector 4000 & low noise on the Tornado too. Did you repair & if so was the repair a success, ANYBODY PLEASE?

[@vegasfordguy]

I purchased a Penetrator SPT-500 and it's withstood 80 mph winds for over 2 years now. The Sirio works great, but is a very weak antenna. There wasn't any real good way to repair it.

[@davidmorris-jones210]

​@@vegasfordguy I have started my repair & inserted a copper dowel for strength. It is not conducting its just inside the plastic. Im ordering some plastic weld resin & will also cut 2 semicircle pieces of allot tube to clamp over the plastic with stainless steel hose clamps for extra strength. I do not want to change antenna this is the best on RX/TX & noise floor. There is no tap to ground in these antenna which makes them great for using lower or higher than 27 MHz. I MUST sucseed. The only other way would be to 3D print one & I know someone with a 3D printer. But will the plastic be as strong.

[@timarnold3778]

Mine broke after 1 year. I used plastic weld epoxy to put it back together. I plastic welded a fiberglass tree stake in the center hole. The bell end of 1 1/2in PVC worked perfect to put over outside of it, the bell to the bottom and 1 1/2in to the top cut the length to fit. Used a heat gun to make it fit snug. Used stainless steel screws all the way through. Painted black. Turned out better than new!

[@ericover7239]

When did u buy it I thought they fixed that problem

[@stevetaylor8446]

Get yourself a Sirio 827...very well made and about the best factory antenna ever made. Very heavy, but extremely strong

[@vegasfordguy]

I thought about it, but just about everyone I know recommended the Hy-gain spt-500 so that's what I ordered. Hopefully it will last!

[@29fb040]

Yeah 827 are great..... Great pile of rubbish Here is mine after 9 months kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5-0pneMqc6bbMUfeature=shared

[@gaborbejo9097]

The exact same thing happened to my Sirio New Tornado 27 antenna. Faulty construction. It worked for 1 year and 3 months. The warranty was 1 year, so I could screw it up.

[@vegasfordguy]

I purchased a Penetrator SPT-500 after my Sirio snapped and it's been through 80 mph wind gusts without an issue. I've had it up for a few years now without any problems.

[@judithrob1591]

All CB antennas are made without any excess capacity, they are made on the verge of breaking down. And they will!

[@vegasfordguy]

Not true at all, this Sirio is an exception. Most will hold up and last for years if not for a lifetime.

[@jean-emileelectrobricoleur1144]

une antenne bien trop fragile elle a casser aux plastique trop fragile et pas bien adapter antenne a ne pas acheter

[@Randy-lf2dp]

Junk IMAX better or Sirio 827or2016sirio better bought new penetrator 500 junk too the old penetrator was better

[@vegasfordguy]

I've had the new Penetrator SPT 500 for a couple years and it's excellent and holds up to the wind without a problem.

[@Randy-lf2dp]

@@vegasfordguy wire broke on mine an the hose clamps were junk high swr in rain an snow on my spt 500 IMAX or a99 v58 I also like ok have good one from 290great lakes