[TenTec] WTB Hercules II

Thu, 26 Jun 2003 14:21:33 -0400

what are you asking for the herc II

73

jc


>From: Larry Johnson <[email protected]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: Re: [TenTec] WTB Hercules II
>Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 05:15:02 -0700
>
>I have a brand new, never used Hercules II (export model, with factory
>10-Meters)  with the matching supply. I had intended to use it with my
>Omni VI+ and 253 automatic tuner, but then I wound up getting a barely
>used Alpha 87A amp at about 1/2 of new price just before the Hercules II
>arrived.
>
>If I had a good offer to cover what I have into my Hercules II, I'd
>probably let it go. I just don't need it since I have the Alpha with its
>full QSK and full legal limit power. I have the rack mount box and 19"
>mounting panels for the three TenTecs and had planned to make the
>"all-in-one-box station", but just never got around to it. Since I may
>be moving, I probably will get rid of some of this nice to have but
>never used gear.
>
>Larry Johnson K7LJ
>[email protected]
>
>Greg Hodsdon wrote:
> >
> > Osten:
> > Good luck on your quest for a Hercules II.  I am sure you will enjoy
> > the amplifier.
> >
> > The Hercules II has been absolutely trouble free in the 13 plus years
> > of constant use in my shack.  It's seen use with the Corsair I (the C-II
> > will not auto bandswitch the amp), Paragon, Omni VI+, Pegasus (auto
> > bandswitch with N4PY software) and now the Orion.  Unless the
> > Hercules has been heavily abused there should not be a need for
> > replacement finals or vacuum relays.  There is no reason to believe
> > that a well cared for Hercules II won't give many more years of service.
> >
> > I'm now waiting for TT to come out with the Hercules III to match the
> > Orion!
> >
> > Greg Hodsdon
> > Portland, OR
> > [email protected]
> > http://www.qsl.net/k7kj
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > From: "David Drake"
> > > 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"
> > > 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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