Tower and antenna, no doubt. Most bang for the buck. Will hear better most
of the time and the differential in results will be greater there than a
change of rigs.
mike, k5wmg
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On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 5:11 PM, <bill@axelrods.org> wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Go for the tower and beam - you will work stations that you won't
> believe. If you can't find a local to put it up, try Mike N7MB in
> Bloomington.
>
> 73. Bill K3WA
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill <k9bub@yahoo.com>
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> Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:55:37
> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Subject: [TowerTalk] New Radio or New Tower?
>
> Hi Everyone!
>
> I own an Icom 7600 and a Zero-Five 43' vertical.
>
> I would like your opinion. Do I trade in my Icom 7600 and buy a Yaseu
> FTDX-5000D or should I buy a tower and beam and put that up. I think the
> tallest tower I can put up is 50' due to being close to an airport.
>
> Also I live near Chicago, who can I get to help install the tower?
>
> Thanks!
> 73
> Bill K9BUB
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