Can anyone recommend an affordable CB base station antenna?

[devicelab]

I can do the research and have before but that was a few years ago during COVID. I'm just looking for something external that can easily fit on a 10ft mast.

Is there anything for the $100-200 range that is quality but affordable?

 

[KI4ZNG]

I would recommend the Antron A-99 antenna. I had one up for many years and it never failed me. I currently have a Imax 2000 up about 36 feet and it has several years on it. Both are great antennas in my opinion.

 

[prcguy]

I would recommend the Antron A-99 antenna. I had one up for many years and it never failed me. I currently have a Imax 2000 up about 36 feet and it has several years on it. Both are great antennas in my opinion.

I agree both are fine with the Imax putting out a better signal. Here is an old design that works well and is not very expenive.

Sirio Starduster M400 Base Station 10 Meter / CB Radio Antenna, Aluminum, 1000W | eBay

Sirio STARDUSTER M400. Introducing the Sirio STARDUSTER M400, a top-tier base station antenna designed for amateur radio enthusiasts and professionals alike. This 1/4 λ ground plane antenna is crafted from high-quality aluminum alloy 6063 T-832, ensuring durability and reliability in all weather...

www.ebay.com

 

[devicelab]

I would recommend the Antron A-99 antenna. I had one up for many years and it never failed me. I currently have a Imax 2000 up about 36 feet and it has several years on it. Both are great antennas in my opinion.

Thanks KI4ZNG... I think this was the antenna I had looked at... the Solarcon model. I also looked at the PT99 version but they both are similar.

I briefly looked last night and I do remember the IMAX 2000 model as well. That got solid reviews and seemed to be of decent quality.

I might spring for the Optimizer model + GP kit but the A99 might be a good compromise. Amazon has the A99 + GP kit on Prime right now.

 

[prcguy]

Thanks KI4ZNG... I think this was the antenna I had looked at... the Solarcon model. I also looked at the PT99 version but they both are similar.

I briefly looked last night and I do remember the IMAX 2000 model as well. That got solid reviews and seemed to be of decent quality.

I might spring for the Optimizer model + GP kit but the A99 might be a good compromise. Amazon has the A99 + GP kit on Prime right now.

No real need for the GP kit on the A99, it would be hard to measure any improvement.

 

[devicelab]

No real need for the GP kit on the A99, it would be hard to measure any improvement.

Someone did a comparison. I think it might have been with the IMAX 2000 antenna but it clearly lowered the take-off angle.

 

[bill4long]

I can do the research and have before but that was a few years ago during COVID. I'm just looking for something external that can easily fit on a 10ft mast.

Is there anything for the $100-200 range that is quality but affordable?

I had a Serio 827 a few years ago. Used it for 10m ham. (Had to take it down when I moved, and haven't put it back up yet.)

Excellent performer, good gain 1.5dbd, and surprisingly well built.

Don't bother with the radial ring unless you live somewhere that is constantly hammered by high wind.

SIRIO 827

5/8 λ ground plane, Omnidirectional, 26.4 ... 28.4 MHz Tunable, Systems: 10m-HAM

www.sirioantenne.it

 

[prcguy]

I had a Serio 827 a few years ago. Used it for 10m ham. (Had to take it down when I moved, and haven't put it back up yet.)

Excellent performer, good gain 1.5dbd, and surprisingly well built.

Don't bother with the radial ring unless you live somewhere that is constantly hammered by high wind.

SIRIO 827

5/8 λ ground plane, Omnidirectional, 26.4 ... 28.4 MHz Tunable, Systems: 10m-HAM

www.sirioantenne.it

I put up a Sirio 2016 for a friend and was impressed with the construction and performance. I think it fits within the budget and is a newer version of the 827.

 

[devicelab]

I had a Serio 827 a few years ago. Used it for 10m ham. (Had to take it down when I moved, and haven't put it back up yet.)

Excellent performer, good gain 1.5dbd, and surprisingly well built.

Wow I like it Bill. I like the overall size. I've been looking at Sirio antennas for a while, so I guess I have an excuse to get one now.

 

[robertwbob]

i got a sirio 2008 and think its great dont retrive noise but reaches out far. i have an a 99 the 2008 blows the 99 away
the 2008 has withstood the worse winds we ever had for 2 years.