[TenTec] WTB
David Drake
[email protected]
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 04:15:46 -0500
Anyone got a Herk II for sale? Chuck & Greg talked me into one. It needs
to be well cared for.
I agree, the auto band switching no tune is worth the risk of expensive
repair. I'm hot for one again!
David Drake, WD9CMD
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck (Jack) Hawley" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 9:31 PM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] WTB
> If you have to depend on someone to fix everything for you, then I would
say
> that it matters somewhat what you buy. Although, I would assume that the
> cost would be up front or later in most cases. Pay now or pay later,
maybe.
> I quote you..."but a used and matching centurian is a more reliable
option,
> but likely more money"...
> In the case of the Herk II, the relays are available surplus for around
$35
> each and chances are you won't need them. Ditto on needing the
transistors.
> I use my Herk II at about 400 to 500 watts out and don't expect any
> problems. It's been in use for about 8 years now. If they occur, then the
> ease of a solid state band switching amp is going to outweigh the
> costs...easily.
>
> Chuck KE9UW
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected]
> > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of David Drake
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 9:00 AM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] WTB
> >
> >
> > Hope you find one and you like it. I was hot for one until I
> > found out the
> > potential repair costs. Ten Tec service will work on them and has parts
> > availability for all components. The rub comes when you need final
> > transistors or heaven forbid a new relay or two. The finals can only be
> > replace in pairs and the parts are $75 each. I believe there are
> > 8 of them,
> > but not sure. Then the biggie. The relays are vaccum type and are $250
> > each just for the part, not including the labor. If you want a matching
> > unit and find one that is truly perfect, I'm sure you will get years of
> > enjoyment, but a used and matching centurian is a more reliable
> > option, but
> > likely more money. Also I understand there are some parts
> > problems with the
> > older Titans. I have no data points on the Titan II or III. I
> > also heard
> > that if the Hercules I dies, will really cost you. Another ham tells me
> > that they will not work on one at the TT factory anymore. Parts is the
> > issue.
> >
> > On a positve note for the Hercules II, automatic bandswitching
> > with the Omni
> > V/VI series TT tranceivers would be a nice feature to have, so there you
> > are! Always some tradeoffs out there!
> >
> > Good Luck,
> >
> > David Drake, WD9CMD
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Osten B Magnusson" <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 3:12 AM
> > Subject: [TenTec] WTB
> >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Dear friends!
> > >
> > > Looking for a Hercules II in perfect condition. No need for
powersupply.
> > >
> > > 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC [email protected]
> >
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