[TowerTalk] Hy-gain Hy-Tower versus 53 ft Vertical

[Henry Pollock - K4TMC]

I know from a recent thread, that the old Hygain HyTower (AV-18HT) has a
fond following.  There were even a few notes about home-brewing something
similar.  Considering the cost of a new AV-18HT ($1000.00), or a good used
one ($500.00), I began to wonder if not just a 53 ft vertical with
auto-tuner at the base might be just as effective?



And, for this discussion, lets not worry about powers above 200 watts.



And finally, if the HyTower is better, any thoughts on adding similar
decoupling stubs to a 53 ft aluminum telescopic mast?

73,
Henry - K4TMC