ok, standard 5/8 wave 3db gain ground plane with a matching network that should be efficient and handle lots of power. As long as this thing does not cost more than a similar antenna should be fine.
You clearly know not what u speak of. And it's even more obvious that your looking to talk shit. Because this isn't a copy. It's simply a better built similar design. What an ignorant comment fr
Very good antenna ..i personally like the spt over all ither grounplanes ..i have modified mine just a little ..but the linear marching network of the spt makes its amazing..the current at the matching network is retarded..the collosal and the shokwave follow right behind.. now this is my personal experience and opinion.. the v 5/8 s are decent bigginer groundplaines ..but the shokwave and spt and coiliy and colosal are great
look's good I have a super penetrator that is 22feet 6in long I have had it for 34 years it has been through all kind of weather from up state NY to sc it was hit by lighting and still going strong I did have to replace the coax
I had issues with Maco 5/8 water or ice on that crappy piece of braid removed that and put a cover piece 12ga Romex on it instead solved that issue but the Maci is not wide-banded enough it covers 20 channels - or + from normal 40 channels . A antron covers more range cb 26.805 to 28.500 1.5 swr . If the wide banding can be achieved be great. The advanti sigma 5/8 from 70"s I had used like new condition. With 100 ft coax SWR 1.5 at 26.515 and at 27.805 @ 100watts was best antenna thick aluminum too not flimsy . I know the ring can be pulled and something similar can be done .
I popped my 4 pill carl built $700 amp bc high swr. I have 1.1 during good weather and rain comes and boom 2/1! I considered putting caulk or silicone or liquid tape on that connector and the exposed wire. Sounds like replacing it with covered wire and then sealing each end with caulk would do the trick? What size wire did you run? Anything else you did to fix the swr?
bace kind of like the colossal 10k 2 bolts not 4 like 10k matching network like inersepter 10k I wonder if Jay in the movine has seen it the trombone matching network looks the same the calossal 10k antenna is different
Hey buddy have a question for you,I think I know the answer already but will a Shockwave be better then a Anthon 99? I'm looking for something that reflects alot of the white noise that we get during the daytime,,seems like the 99 is a noisey ass antenna
Gabe dorpinghaus it performs like a 5/8 wave antenna. The advantages are the durability and the matching network. You might see a slight on the air improvement between this antenna and a maco v5000. The difference is you should never have to replace this antenna.
Anyone know how long the Trombone is from one end to other? Also does anyone know the measurement where the coax connection connects to the trombone? The Trombone network is the only difference between the Penetrator, Avanti Sigma 5/8, Maco 5/8, and the Starburst 5/8 from what I can see. For those who live in an icy environment in the winter will probably discover the Trombone net work doesn't like ice build up. Maybe if the trombone was covered with heat shrink or a like covering, wouldn't have this issue? When doing the comparison, I am only talking about the electrical make up so to speak and not the physical makeup comparison. This particular antenna looks well built. With all of this said, just another one's opinion!
Is this still available. I ask because this is obviously old video now. But I'd like to know and how much it is. I'm very interested. My antron 99 just isn't gonna do well with my 16 pill and driver lol
I'll have to say, It's kind of humorous when someone copies something so well they even copy the mistakes in the design. Mine was S3 where the Penetrator on the same pole, height, radio, coax was S5, 40 miles away into the valley below. I "fixed" the I-10K design error and BAMM! - S5! At least the Shockwave's isn't as severe, but I've fixed a couple of those, too.
@Transmitters 'R' Us I am no Antenna Engineer by any means. I am glad the Shockwave is not as severe-LOL. I will check back to see if AH responds. Have a great week, 21 in S.C.
calossal 10 k zero five antenna he forgot to mention in this video I wonder why I got 10k it kicks ass 4 bolts on the bace the pegs the ground planes go on are drilled an weld in place
@@Rooster_Radio Hello Rooster, I recently purchased a tower and it came with a shockwave and no paper work. Do you have any info on tuning this antenna ? I assume the antenna was tuned properly because it was a high end set up but I can see none of the marks remaining. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Maco V5/8?!? - It makes a *Penetrator* look like a Baby! I have one fully telescoped down & leaning against the wall 4' behind me. However, these are *designed & built incorrectly* out of the box. I corrected mine and saw 3 S-units gain at 78 miles. The I-10K is also designed incorrectly. They'll *tune* fine, you can *tune* a steak knife, but the pattern sucks without the necessary design correction. ...nice lugie, by the way - 1:56
A few things: 1. This video is several years old and I no longer sell the antenna. 2. This particular antenna has been up since the day this video was taken and has had zero maintenance and has performed well. 3. Many antenna manufacturers use hose clamps which work just fine. How many maco beam antennas have been up dozens of years using hose clamps? MANY.
@@jimsimpson4385 Don't typically find any interest or purpose answering questions for someone that's initial comment is an insult. If it's such a poor design why would you have any interest?
I have a Imax 2000 for 15 years and it's still going strong !
Looks great my friend
ok, standard 5/8 wave 3db gain ground plane with a matching network that should be efficient and handle lots of power. As long as this thing does not cost more than a similar antenna should be fine.
I just purchased a Shock Wave, can't wait to get it up in the air.
How will do the shock wave antenna work and can it compete with a 5 Element beam if I put about 3,500 peek into it
Great receiver antenna and quiet boise floor
I have one. Great antenna! You and I have spoken on channel 28 before Rooster. The General 330 Rhode Island waiving.
That's a rip-off copy of the Interceptor antenna from out of the Mojave Desert wow
You clearly know not what u speak of. And it's even more obvious that your looking to talk shit. Because this isn't a copy. It's simply a better built similar design. What an ignorant comment fr
The truth is just a copy antenna don't fault the guy for exposing them🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤥
@@bparker86 it is Better how / Why
Sure looks a lot like my I-10k
What size pipe you got it mounted on?
Are you going to raise it up higher after you tune it?
What is the db Gain on this antenna I have one I was just wondering I love it I have it 50 ft on a flag pole
Very good antenna ..i personally like the spt over all ither grounplanes ..i have modified mine just a little ..but the linear marching network of the spt makes its amazing..the current at the matching network is retarded..the collosal and the shokwave follow right behind.. now this is my personal experience and opinion.. the v 5/8 s are decent bigginer groundplaines ..but the shokwave and spt and coiliy and colosal are great
I have a brand new zero 5 10k colossal 5/8 wave cb base anttena, still in the box. It's a monster. New generation anttena, asking $400 G in hilo
still have it for sale?
look's good I have a super penetrator that is 22feet 6in long I have had it for 34 years it has been through all kind of weather from up state NY to sc it was hit by lighting and still going strong I did have to replace the coax
You can upgrade that also very very easy to do
I had issues with Maco 5/8 water or ice on that crappy piece of braid removed that and put a cover piece 12ga Romex on it instead solved that issue but the Maci is not wide-banded enough it covers 20 channels - or + from normal 40 channels . A antron covers more range cb 26.805 to 28.500 1.5 swr .
If the wide banding can be achieved be great.
The advanti sigma 5/8
from 70"s I had used like new condition. With 100 ft coax SWR
1.5 at 26.515 and at 27.805 @ 100watts was best antenna thick aluminum too not flimsy .
I know the ring can be pulled and
something similar can be done .
I popped my 4 pill carl built $700 amp bc high swr. I have 1.1 during good weather and rain comes and boom 2/1! I considered putting caulk or silicone or liquid tape on that connector and the exposed wire.
Sounds like replacing it with covered wire and then sealing each end with caulk would do the trick? What size wire did you run? Anything else you did to fix the swr?
Gain, 3dbi, 5,5 dbi under a horizontal dipole.
Kind of reminds me of a zero 5 antenna
hello sr. i asks question what is a feet radial or the top and radial vertical feet thanks.
Looks good. 73's from the Rockies
giant. and the gain is?
Was it a SHOCKING Experience🗼
Where can I buy one and how much does it cost????
What wave is that antenna
Thats looks like A1 antenna.com i10k. Jay in tbe Mojave Ca. I have one built in 2000
How many watts can I handle
bace kind of like the colossal 10k 2 bolts not 4 like 10k matching network like inersepter 10k I wonder if Jay in the movine has seen it the trombone matching network looks the same the calossal 10k antenna is different
Hey buddy have a question for you,I think I know the answer already but will a Shockwave be better then a Anthon 99? I'm looking for something that reflects alot of the white noise that we get during the daytime,,seems like the 99 is a noisey ass antenna
Any aluminum antenna will be much quieter
could you provide your project construction diagram ?
Workman 5/8 wave looks good, I like different and ground plains work for me, 10k is alot for me, but I'd consider .a decent amp at the right price lol
Thoughts on the performance? I know it’s well built
Gabe dorpinghaus it performs like a 5/8 wave antenna. The advantages are the durability and the matching network. You might see a slight on the air improvement between this antenna and a maco v5000. The difference is you should never have to replace this antenna.
Do you still make that antenna
So...Lets see! the electrons come up the wire flip back & forth in direction causing a standing wave, a magnetic wave.
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Anyone know how long the Trombone is from one end to other? Also does anyone know the measurement where the coax connection connects to the trombone? The Trombone network is the only difference between the Penetrator, Avanti Sigma 5/8, Maco 5/8, and the Starburst 5/8 from what I can see. For those who live in an icy environment in the winter will probably discover the Trombone net work doesn't like ice build up. Maybe if the trombone was covered with heat shrink or a like covering, wouldn't have this issue? When doing the comparison, I am only talking about the electrical make up so to speak and not the physical makeup comparison. This particular antenna looks well built. With all of this said, just another one's opinion!
Is this still available. I ask because this is obviously old video now. But I'd like to know and how much it is. I'm very interested. My antron 99 just isn't gonna do well with my 16 pill and driver lol
You can get ahold of him on facebook look under Rooster cb
Rooster how much u sellin it for and can u get me one or you recommend someone
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Hey old buddy. Good to see you on here
I'll have to say, It's kind of humorous when someone copies something so well they even copy the mistakes in the design. Mine was S3 where the Penetrator on the same pole, height, radio, coax was S5, 40 miles away into the valley below.
I "fixed" the I-10K design error and BAMM! - S5!
At least the Shockwave's isn't as severe, but I've fixed a couple of those, too.
@Transmitters 'R' Us Well, what is the fix?
@Transmitters 'R' Us I am no Antenna Engineer by any means. I am glad the Shockwave is not as severe-LOL. I will check back to see if AH responds. Have a great week, 21 in S.C.
@Transmitters 'R' Us I became a chennel friend--Have a good week, 21
Hello dirty diaper, 21 in s.c. from 8876 in the upstate of s.c.
@@GR-RadioSouthCarolina Hello neighbor- LOL
Why didn't you put a corona ball on top too instead of that wind-catching propeller?
MIne has been up 2 years and hasn't had any issues. Why don't you design your own antenna and then you can build it any way that you wish.
How is this antenna doing for you? I am near same location and wondering how it would serve me.
Tunnel Rat does good local talking, but you know I'm usually on the beam talking skip.
Rooster CB Radio Connection 10-4 I am researching a good beam as well.both ends of the house need some RF decorations :)
I know guys who have had Super penetrators up over 30 yrs.
Is that LMR600 coax?
Yes
calossal 10 k zero five antenna he forgot to mention in this video I wonder why I got 10k it kicks ass 4 bolts on the bace the pegs the ground planes go on are drilled an weld in place
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That Shock Wave antenna will outlast your deck if you don't seal it soon
Haha it was rough when I bought my house. Going to redo it soon!
Built way more sturdier than a Macco
Seriously??? Maybe the video doesn't do it justice but my V5000 looks bigger than that.That match on it looks awesome though!
Your v5000 isn't... I sell v5000 weekly, trust me it's not... Though a maco v5000 will talk just as well, both being 5/8
What is the DB Gain on the shock wave can anyone tell me
The same as any other true 5/8 wave ground plane
5 years later, hows she doing?
Still in the air, haven't had to change anything
@@Rooster_Radio Nice, I was just checking out the price, almost $500 is it better than a Super Penetrator? I have one that needs cleaning.
@@Rooster_Radio Hello Rooster, I recently purchased a tower and it came with a shockwave and no paper work. Do you have any info on tuning this antenna ? I assume the antenna was tuned properly because it was a high end set up but I can see none of the marks remaining. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Does this antenna work on regular cb channels
Yes
If you're referring to the 10k colossal, yes 11meters cb base anttena.
No, only on middle sideband.
What's the difference between a quarter wave and a 5/8 wave
3/8
Too me BM stand for Black Market technology
Hi friens how moch antena 5/8 I need one
The new generation 5/8 wave monster anttena, 10k brand new still in the $400 G
Or the Colossal 10K 5/8 Crown wave made by zero 5
Can't see that lasting in a breeze , looks very light duty aluminium .
Better get your eyes checked
Corona balls ?? Lol...
My collasal 10k held up hurricane Emma a 10 k held up hurricane sandy will a shokwave
It will survive very high winds. The colossal 10k and shockwave are both durable antennas.
A quad is much better
Any beam/directional antenna is better than a groundplane. Duh
Doesn't look like anything that special. Just a 5/8 wave. Mechanically about the same as others. Even for US hams, max legal power is only 1.5 Kw pep
How many hams do you know that stick to that 1500 pep? Not me.
Maco V5/8?!? - It makes a *Penetrator* look like a Baby! I have one fully telescoped down & leaning against the wall 4' behind me.
However, these are *designed & built incorrectly* out of the box.
I corrected mine and saw 3 S-units gain at 78 miles.
The I-10K is also designed incorrectly.
They'll *tune* fine, you can *tune* a steak knife, but the pattern sucks without the necessary design correction.
...nice lugie, by the way - 1:56
Aerial Heights The Super Penetrator is made by Hy Gain.
so what is this design correction of yours ?....thanks dave
You also have a cobra 29 that dead keys 1 watts and swings 1kw too.
Awesome antenna too bad it's stainless steel, Stainless is a scrappy conductor, i would take that antenna and have it copper plated.
The antenna is aluminum.
And then copper with oxidize even quicker unless clear coated. Clear coat typically doesn't adhere to copper very well either.
CHEAP HOSE CLAMPSS . VERY POOR DESIGN WHAT IS THE TAKE OFF ANGLE AND RADIATION PATTERN??
A few things:
1. This video is several years old and I no longer sell the antenna.
2. This particular antenna has been up since the day this video was taken and has had zero maintenance and has performed well.
3. Many antenna manufacturers use hose clamps which work just fine. How many maco beam antennas have been up dozens of years using hose clamps? MANY.
@@Rooster_Radio thank you for your reply however you did not answer my question. Have a good day.
@@jimsimpson4385 Don't typically find any interest or purpose answering questions for someone that's initial comment is an insult. If it's such a poor design why would you have any interest?
@@Rooster_Radio after some reasonable thought sir I realize that you are absolutely right.
Junk