"998cc" wrote in message
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Stack another yagi so you can reply to what you hear.


If he has room for it, this may very well be the best way to go. Gets
away from finding an amp that can take 500W on transmit, and does away
with complicated sequencing, which, if not done right could blow the amp
if you accidentally use VOX. For starters, replacing the 706 will
probably result in the best fun factor.

Tam/WB2TT

Tam, that would be great, but I live in a community with CC&R's and
antenna restrictions. I was barely able to get permission for my single
yagi by using 911 and the Loma Prieta earthquake as bases for arguments.
I really don't want to push the issue too hard. I do agree that looking
into a better radio is probably the first step. If they made a VHF/UHF
radio with similar features to the Icom 756 Pro-III, I'd grab it in a
heartbeat. Otherwise, the antenna and feedline will be optimized as time
permits.

73.

Russ
W6OHM

A few years ago I bought an FT847 as a backup/VHF/UHF rig. Wish I had spent
a few hundred more for a TS2000. A friend has one, and it is very nice if
you don't mind the art deco styling.

Tam/WB2TT