Avanti AV101 Astroplane / New Sirio Top One Just wondering if anybody has used one or has any experiences with the performance of this antenna.
A similar model used to be known as the Avanti AV-101 but Sirio has brought this modified version described as a 1/4 wave out again and named it the "Top One", (I am pretty sure the original design was a 5/8 wave?). I cannot find much UK info were this type of antenna can be bought.
Last edited by mikefox whiskey, 18/Sep/2009, 7:11 pm
--- Patrick - MFW / 68 FB750
kenwood TS870s - Astatic 1104c Microphone - 54 meter long doublet - Multiband Delta Loop.
Re: Astroplane / New Sirio Top One Hi Pat, I remember seeing the originals in the 80's cant give any info on them other than I bet they catch the wind well.
Re: Astroplane / New Sirio Top One Hi
Find it from germany and there is other aerials also like quads, 2-7 el yagis etc
http://www.schuelein-electronic.de
I remember that from 1986 and all verticals whit capacitance hat work fine, when is shortned versions of antenna.
Re: Astroplane / New Sirio Top One i have seen these on various american sites! looks like they have changed it!looks almost the same as the cte topone!! and the originals by avanti/antenna specialists! apart from the gamma match!! the usa sell these for $119!!! not sure i would pay that much!! anybody know what that is in real money???... £60?? after tax/vat/shipping?? 73s.
New Sirio Top One UK Info I have been in touch with Truck-King regarding these antennas and they are not prepared to stock them as the Euro rate does not make it worth while importing them at the moment anyway.
Thunderpole Communications said they can supply an equivalent antenna by KP-O for £69.99 though I'm not sure about the quality of those.
There is a few flimsy looking copy's of this antenna about by CTE and other brands.
Anyway I would like to try one out as they are supposed to work very well at lower heights and if surrounded by hills or mountains as I am, so I got in touch with Sirio themselves in Italy who gave me the details of there distributors in the UK (Sharman MultiCOM LTD) Sharman say that this antenna should be available in the UK by Mid October for around £99. Knights will also be selling theses in mid October too for the same kind of price.
I'm still interested to here of any reviews or experiences with the original Avanti AV101 astroplane (or Tagra BT101?) from the 70s/80s, if anyone would care to write a short review it would be appreciated.
Last edited by mikefox whiskey, 19/Sep/2009, 8:05 am
--- Patrick - MFW / 68 FB750
kenwood TS870s - Astatic 1104c Microphone - 54 meter long doublet - Multiband Delta Loop.
Re: Avanti AV101 Astroplane / New Sirio Top One Hi FB220, I know! they are a bit weird looking, I remember looking at them in magazines in the 80s and thinking what the heck is that! The more I read about them the more I want one now!
--- Patrick - MFW / 68 FB750
kenwood TS870s - Astatic 1104c Microphone - 54 meter long doublet - Multiband Delta Loop.
Re: Avanti AV101 Astroplane / New Sirio Top One hi there! with regards to the astroplane its a good antenna (the originals anyway!!)not sure about the sirio one with its gamma match! the originals were pre tuned just assemble and away you went!i had one in 1990 an avanti! it was 5th hand when i got it!!!! that antenna alone got me into ssb dxing!! it was excellent! but young and foolish as i was i sold it! well i swaped it for a cobra 148gtl dx and £20 i think i did ok!! the kpo one sounds ok and at 60+ quid not to bad! i have had lots of kpo equipment in the past ie microphones/power supplys/meters ect all been excellent! just remember that nothing made today is as good as it was in the good old days? good luck 73s.
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