[Amps] Herc 2

[Bob D.]

Hi GAry,

If there is no difference in power output or antenna. I suggest:
Tune around with a general coverage RX to see if Herc 2 is generating stuff
it shouldn't. SDR with a broadband display makes it easier.

I have a Herc 2 and like it. I do need a better power supply.

73, -bob ah7i



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> Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:37:12 -0500
> From: "Gary Hendricks" <k4mt1950 at charter.net>
> To: "'amps at contesting.com'" <amps at contesting.com>
> Subject: [Amps] Amp causing RFI
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> I have a Tentec Hercules II amplifier. When I am on 40 meters only it
> sets off my neighbors outside motion light. I know these lights are a
> problem, but what has me concerned is when I run my old SB-230 at the
> same power level his light does not come on.
> Do you think this indicates some purity issues with the Tentec amp?
> Maybe something in the VHF range?
> I wonder if an old fashioned low pass filter might help. Any ideas?
> Gary K4MT
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