[TenTec] WTB Hercules II

Sat, 28 Jun 2003 15:18:27 -0700

David - I got mine from a guy in England several years ago, but just
never used it since it became surplus to me after getting the Alpha 87A.
The last I checked with the guy in England, I referred someone else
looking for a Hercules II to him but he had sold the last of them. Maybe
this is a different guy? 

I don't have any pictures. Yes, the power supply is big, that's what
took most of the shipping charges to get it here.

LJ

David Drake wrote:
> 
> Larry, where and when did you get the Herc?  Did you buy it new?  The reason
> I ask is that there is currently a guy in England selling new in the box
> hercs.  Supposedly from a lot that was originally going to Africa.
> 
> Also, I recently found a new in the box 961 power supply.  Got it for a good
> deal, but when I got it I found rusty screws and a rusty speaker grill, I
> guess from sitting in a moist environment (storage).  So I need to ask a few
> questions, sorry.  I understand the power supply is quite large (I've never
> seen one).
> 
> If you have any pics, please pass along and any additional information would
> be helpfull.
> 
> David Drake, WD9CMD
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Larry Johnson" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 6:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] WTB Hercules II
> 
> > 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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