
These popular antennas can be tuned for either 27 MHz CB use or Amateur Radio 28/29MHz operation. The Tornado 27 is ideal for either CB or amateur operation and will give great performance. Its quality build will also ensure years of use.
The Tornado 27 has been one of the best selling CB / Amateur base station antennas for Sirio.
Features
- CB 27MHz (11m) / Amateur 28/29MHz (10m) Base station antenna
- Tunable by whip length adjusting
- Low radiation angle for excellent DX
- Omnidirectional
- High power handling capability
- Whip equipped with waterproof jointing sleeve
- Made of aluminium alloy 6063 T-832
Electrical Specifications
- Type: 5/8 λ ground plane
- Frequency range: Tuneable from 27MHz to 30MHz
- Impedance: 50Ω
- Radiation (H-plane): 360° omnidirectional
- Polarization: Linear Vertical
- Gain: 1.2 dBd, 3.35 dBi
- Bandwidth @ SWR ≤ 2: ≥ 1300 KHz
- SWR @ res. freq.: ≤ 1.2 @ 27 MHz
- Maximum Power:
- 1000 Watts (CW) continuous
- 3000 Watts (CW) short time
- Feed system / position: Transformer / base
- Connector: UHF-female
Mechanical Specifications
- Materials: Aluminium, Steel, Nylon
- Wind load / resistance: 187 N at 150 Km/h / 130 Km/h
- Wind surface: 0.16 m²
- Height (approx.): 7230 mm
- Weight (approx.): 2900 gr
- Radial Length (approx.): 2000 mm
- Mounting mast: Ø 35-42 mm
Package Includes
1x Tornado 27 Antenna
1x Mounting materials
1x User manual