Got it — you mean the next size up from the Yaesu G-5500DC antenna rotator.
Short answer: there is no direct “next model up” that is the same type. Moving up means going to heavier-duty rotators with much higher torque and load capacity.
What “next size up” really means
The G-5500DC is an azimuth/elevation (Az/El) rotator designed for moderate antenna systems such as small satellite arrays or light dishes.
Going up a level means:
- Higher torque
- Larger antennas or dishes
- Greater wind-load handling
- Often separating azimuth and elevation into different units
Typical upgrade path
- Yaesu G-1000DXC
- Strong step up in azimuth torque
- Suitable for medium to large HF beams
- Still relatively straightforward mechanically
- Yaesu G-2800DXC
- Much heavier-duty system
- Designed for large arrays and high wind loading
- Requires a proper mast, bearings, and solid mounting
- Prosistel PST71D (or similar class)
- Very high-end, industrial-grade rotator
- Handles very large antennas or dishes
- Typically used in serious or permanent installations
Important point
There is no “bigger G-5500” equivalent.
The G-5500DC is a combined Az/El system. Once you move beyond it, most setups change to:
- A heavy-duty azimuth rotator (main rotation)
- A separate elevation system (often custom-built or specialist)
So the real upgrade path is: G-5500DC -> heavy azimuth rotator + separate elevation mechanism
Practical guidance
- Slightly larger antennas: move to G-1000DXC
- Large Yagi arrays or small dishes: consider G-2800DXC
- Very large arrays or serious dish work: go to Prosistel-class systems