Sirio Gainmaster VS Shakesphere 5/8 Wave Bigstick .....UK Review Part 2

[IFIXCASTLES]

Long Island, NY. USA

[m0ogy]

@IFIXCASTLES Nice to see the SGM is doing well in the 2 Division

[IFIXCASTLES]

Almost forgot....NO MORE TVI ON THE WIFES TV!!!!!!

[m0ogy]

@IFIXCASTLES Yes that's one of its good points been decoupled and having a built in RF choke it has little if any stray RF kicking about.

[IFIXCASTLES]

Santa dropped one off at my house , installed and working superbly. SWR barely moves needle. Using Times Microwave LMR 400 coax, grounded antenna mount on house, up about 25ft .Thanks for the video that helped make a great decision.

[m0ogy]

@IFIXCASTLES I'm glad you ended up making a good guided decision.

Where abouts are you located?

[19GN03]

If you want to compare the antennas you have tu use the same type cable, same position of the antennes etc otherwise its not representative measurement.

S all conditions have to be the same if you want to make a fair comparison

[MrBOB39]

I used to have a Big Stick..and a A99...and did do very well with those with less then RG 213 coax..

but no other antenna has been able to sustain exposure to Extreme weather and also Out perform likely any other 11 meter Vertical antenna..

So are there or could there be possibly a Vertical 11 antenna that " Might " be able to out perform the I-10K..

Although technically possibly possible..It is Extremely Un likely indeed..

a Opinion by many over the years & Not Just from me..

is all good Tho

[MrBOB39]

However..

I also have the I-10K at a height of 62 ft ( at its base )..

to the west and east of 3/8 mile it easily sees 2 rivers..

to the south 2 miles is where those 2 rivers converge ..

( so these Large Bodies of water on 3 sides for sure aid my getting out Extremely well )..

Yet besides the I-10K i also use LDF5-50a Feedline/coax to as best possible minimize any loss on reception and gain (ever so slightly perhaps) power available to transmit..

Yet also subject to Extreme Weather Yr round..

[MrBOB39]

I doubt it would out perform the I-10K..

Yes though..i Stand by the statement of Destroying it..

In that..

It is Far Stronger and longer lasting then any other Vertical..

I have heard others claim it works well ( i am not disputing that )

I can not see it outperforming the I-10K however..

I have spoken the world over NEVER using a amp or linear to aid or further propel the signal of either my 706 MKIIG or IC-7000..

About the only places i have not been able to contact is North or South poles.

[MrBOB39]

Get a real antenna... Like the Interceptor I-10K .. it will Destroy the siro and last forever as well

[m0ogy]

@MrBOB39 A real antenna??........well I agree the I-10K is well built but destroy the Sirio......maybe you should read the WWRF and see what your fellow countrymen have to say about this statement

[Delivered0ne]

@MrBOB39 I had an I-10k along with an imax maco v5/8 and an old Penetrator. The Gainmaster outperforms them all, especially at distance and acts like a beam the toa is so low, especially into Europe. I've run a Texas Star 500 into it for a tear without a hitch, and it's the quietest so far.

[juckelscorey]

Good video,nice 1.

[m0ogy]

@juckelscorey Thank you very much Fella

[Penn1969]

I have had mine up for a week now. The SWR is very good from the end of 25 MHz, right up to 29 MHz. I found mine to be a little bit lower than the demonstration in this video, but I put that down to the factory tuning. I will shortly try and get the comparison with the Antron when I put it back up.

[m0ogy]

@Penn1969 I look forward to seeing your results Penn. For sure this new product has caused quite a stir around the world Mate. Please take a video of your results, It will make great viewing I know.........73's Dave M0OGY.

[PennG0VQY]

Very encouraging to see how well the antenna is performing. I received mine today. Hopefully we'll be putting it up on Sunday. Have you got any tips that will help us put it together without any problems? 73 Penn

[m0ogy]

@PennG0VQY A wise purchase Penn. I would say ,just take your time and be careful tightening the clamps on the fibreglass poles ,then to add waterproofing and a little strength some self amalgermating tape on all joints.The enjoy the big signals Mate.......73's Dave

[BLUZUMR]

Wow Dave you really went all out! Keep up the good work my friend. All the best to you and yours...Reno Bulldog here in the states, 73!

[m0ogy]

@BLUZUMR Thanks to one of my best 2 division friends for that comment........Try a Gain Master, I'm sure it will work for you Reno

[Delivered0ne]

Terrific audio, Dave, nicely done Radiogate!!

I expect you'll be losing the Army Stick? Will you be leaving the SGM on the Tower?

[m0ogy]

@Delivered0ne If I can get away with it I'll leave both up. If not the Shakesphere will be put back in its original packaging tube in storage. Thaqnks for the flowers

[UKCBTV]

Certainly looks like the best new antenna for quite a long time - good stuff Dave

[m0ogy]

@UKCBTV Yes Mate.............both video responces prove that for sure Mate..cheers Mate

[tangomikeonefivezero]

Great video once again Dave..A very interesting antenna. Well done and thanks for sharing!!...Matt

[m0ogy]

@tangomikeonefivezero Dig deep and get one bought Matt

[tangomikeonefivezero]

@m0ogy

I've had my 827 in the garage since last Christmas Dave, now I've got the planning permission it will be going up in the new year. Would be interesting to see how it compares with Gainmaster?!...Now there's a video for you!!! Interesting stuff...Cheers..Matt

[m0ogy]

@tangomikeonefivezero Matt, I'm sure the Gainmaster will out perform the 827 by a decent margin, I had one years ago , and the Shaky puts a bigger signal out to what it did (for me anyway). I realy haven't the time or indeed money to buy every antenna and compare them against it. It realy is now up to you guys to spend your money and try the Gain Master. A wise move I think. I can't tell you how it will last in the sky......that's down to time I guess.........thanks for you input Mate, Dave

[KoVurt]

@m0ogy

Against my SIRIO 827 which we had a signal check of 7.5 down into penzance, we then took the 827 down and put the GAINMASTER in exactly the same spot.

an awesome test.

rechecked and the signal was exactly the same down into penzance, we did notice 1/2 an S point better on receive but that was it.

[KoVurt]

A well built antenna I agree but that's about it, I don't see any benefits.

[m0ogy]

@KoVurt Well as you can see I did see a better increase, still you gained on RX , so still a worthwile investment I recon.

[KoVurt]

@m0ogy

i hardly think 1/2 an S point for receive is a worthwhile investment....

[m0ogy]

@KoVurt Fair enough, your choice......it works for me and others

[KoVurt]

@m0ogy

Since your test was void due to the antenna being at a different location I don't see how you can call this a proper test.

As I did, same exact spot and same height.

[m0ogy]

@KoVurt Have you done a video of your tests......I would love to see it,

[KoVurt]

@m0ogy

unfortunately no, I did however have another ham here which did the test on the same pole with both antennas.

[m0ogy]

@KoVurt Also in the Spring time I will take the Shakesphere down and replace it with the Gain Master. This is my plan. I will be more than pleased to do a same day video with my reference stations with the different antennas on the same pole and coax ect. I've nothing to hide. I do think it a little rude to say our findings are void though. These are my findings and it works very well for me. Maybe for you and others it may not work as well, I know terrain ect ect,height play an important role.

[KoVurt]

@m0ogy

I'll be waiting to hear the results with the gainmaster on the same pole and location, I've done it today and my findings were that basically the same as the 827 albiet the gainmaster did produce 1/2 S point on receive.

M3YVY

[m0ogy]

@KoVurt OK, this test will be done ......But not this side of next spring ,we have heavy snow up in the North now. Thanks for your input,not sure of your name but 73's and thanks for sharing your findings on my video..........73's Dave M0OGY

[rradishuk]

Brilliant video Dave, great to be apart of your experiment.

73's Ian

[m0ogy]

@rradishuk Thanks for your help Ian...Top Man

[128mark]

hi Dave what a great review it takes a lot of time and dedication to set up a report like this ! well done Dave i think that sirio have hit the jackpot  on this one it looks a very nice bit of kit for the 10 & 11 metre bands not the useless crap that they turn out these days i will be putting this one on my Xmas wish list thanks for posting a fab video dave & the lads 73s de m6msb mark

[m0ogy]

@128mark Thank you for the very kind comments Mark. Yes it took most of my weekend including installing the antenna in heavy rain to do this review. But I do enjoy giving a little back to the hobby that has gave me a lot over the last 32 years. Yes the Gain Master is indeed the best current antenna available at the moment in the UK. I'm sure you'll find out when you get one. Keep in touch........Dave M0OGY.

[coyoteuk]

Excellent post Dave, very informative.

Dave (M0IBC)

[m0ogy]

@coyoteuk Thanks Dave , glad you enjoyed it.........makes it worthwhile with Subscribers like you with decent comments Dave M0OGY.

[moff000]

Great informative video Dave and glad i was able to take part in the test of two great antennas. I was very surprised at the outcome and will be putting the gain master on my list for next summer!!!!

Keep up the good work and catch you on wednesday.

Cheers Paul M6pdm 26TM901

[m0ogy]

@moff000 Yes Paul, I thank you all again for your help in researching the "Truth" behind this Antenna. I'm sure it will sell well, and you will see a big difference against your Solarcon A99 for sure when you invest in one Mate.......73's Dave

[darynsax]

great vid Dave and very educational

[m0ogy]

@darynsax Glad you enjoyed it Mate. This antenna realy is the twig of the decade!!.