  For an inspiraling neutron-star/black-hole binary (NS/BH), we estimate the
gravity-wave frequency f_td at the onset of NS tidal disruption. We model the
NS as a tidally distorted, homogeneous, Newtonian ellipsoid on a circular,
equatorial geodesic around a Kerr BH. We find that f_td depends strongly on the
NS radius R, and estimate that LIGO-II (ca. 2006-2008) might measure R to 15%
precision at 140 Mpc (about 1 event/yr under current estimates). This suggests
that LIGO-II might extract valuable information about the NS equation of state
from tidal-disruption waves.

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology;Astrophysics