[TenTec] Hercules II and 444 Amps

[Steve Ellington]

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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Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM  Louisville, Ky 


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