[TowerTalk] New Radio or New Tower?

[k6ye at q.com]

Bill,

I totally concur with Harry. I have an FTDX-5000MP, IC-775DSP, and FT-1000D. They excel when used in conjunction with a Hy-Gain HG-54HD 54' tower and a Force12 C-4XLD yagi.

I agree with the statement "A poor radio with a great radiation system will consistently outperform a great radio with a poor radiation system."

I think that a vertical is a great thing to have along with a yagi. However, if I had to choose between the two, I would opt for Mr. Yagi.  

Semper Fi,

Tommy - K6YE
DX IS 
  
----- Original Message -----
From: Harry Herr, W6HH <w6hh at hughes.net>
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Sent: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:08:30 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] New Radio or New Tower?

  Buy all means, buy the tower & beam!

Harry

On 07/14/11 15:55, Bill wrote:
> 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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