[TenTec] TT Wish List

Donn Bennett wb8znm2 at earthlink.net
Sat May 31 15:30:47 EDT 2003


I agree Todd, I would buy one in a heart beat.

Donn
Tucson, Az.

M.Todd Miskel wrote:

> 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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