[TenTec] seeking comments on Hercules II amplifier

JOE and TAM BV/N0IAT joentam@transend.com.tw
Thu, 5 Jun 1997 08:56:00 +0800 (CST)


	
Hello Ten Tec Users.
I am preparing to purchase an Omni VI plus and have been debating
whether or not to also purchase a Hercules II amplifier with the
Hercules 80 + 20 amp 13.8VDC poweer supply.

Considering the amount of money involved, I wanted to check with a 
few owners of the Herc amp and power supply combination.   I'm 
primarily a cw operator, occasional contester, and I dabble in pileups
now and then.   I wonder if the 1/2KW amp and power supply is really a 
good radio investment.   Seeing as how the Centaur amp, which relies on
inexpensive Svetlana 811A's, is about half the price for the same power
out, I am now having some reservations.   

I would like to hear from anyone who has an opinion on the Herc solid 
state amp.  Scott sold me on the Omni 6+ at Dayton -- now I'd like to get
the rest of the story on the other options before placing my order.

Finally, what manual antenna tuner is suggested?  Should I be looking for
a current production model, or, one of the older models (like the auto
tuner that matched the Paragon)?

thanks and 73,
Joe
BV/N0IAT



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