The band change relay in the old 444 sounded like a machine gun. The Herc
2 uses relays which are much quiter.
QSK keying in the Herc 2 is rather loud due to the vacuum relay. That
relay is mounted on rubber but it still can be heard.
Steve N4LQ
>
> Can anybody tell me about relay system in Hercules II vs Hercules 444?
>
> I understand the 444 uses a clacking relay (ie noisy). Does the Hercules
> II use the same type of setup?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> 73,
> Bob, KQ7J
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