[TenTec] WTB Hercules II

Fri, 27 Jun 2003 16:43:28 -0700

I have about $1450 total in the amp and supply. They have never been
used.
LJ

JOEL COHEN wrote:
> 
> 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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