[TenTec] TT Wish List

[M.Todd Miskel]

Regarding amps, I think many Hams forgot what I learned way back in General 
class school. It takes  Approx a 4X power change to move the S-meter 1 "S" 
unit. So if you have say, a Centurion at 1300
watts, you would have to go to say 2600 watts for 1/2  "S" unit increase 
(ILLEGAL) and 5200 watts
for a full "S" unit, (WAY ILLEGAL). Unless your a die hard contester 
straining for that last contact to win
or looking for that last 3-4 hard to reach countries for DXCC,  IMHO, most 
hams dont need another BIG
amp. I am Hearing a lot of older ragchewing hams who are getting tired of 
loading and tuning every time they change frequencies/bands and all they 
want is an extra 500-750 watts or so to ragchew under poor band conditions.  
I can see the need for a Titan III for 100% duty cycle modes, but there
is only 1 american manufacturer making a 600 watt SS amp at this time with 
mixed reviews. I realy think a Herc III similar to the Herc II would fill 
the bill nicely, and Affordably.

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