[TenTec] TenTec Digest, Vol 261, Issue 2
Phil Sussman
psussman at pactor.com
Thu Nov 7 15:22:00 EST 2024
Doug,
That's what I've got here ... the 444 amp and the supply.
That 45v supply does weigh a lot. Have the cables and manual, too.
73 de Phil - N8PS
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On 2024-11-07 15:03, Douglas L via TenTec wrote:
> The original Hercules model 444 amplifier DOES NOT have a built in
> supply. It uses a very heavy 45V external supply that connects with
> about a 6 ft harness.
> I have the amp.
> 73,
> Doug/WA1TUT
>
>
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>> 1. Re: service (W3HKK)
>> 2. Re: Linear Amplifier (Ken Brown)
>> 3. Re: service (G Reichow)
>> 4. Re: service (oldlongbeard at yahoo.com)
>> 5. Re: Linear Amplifier (oldlongbeard at yahoo.com)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:33:00 +0000
>> From: "W3HKK" <W3HKK at roadrunner.com>
>> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] service
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>> Who are some recommended repair service providers for TenTec
>> amplifiers ( such as the Centurion amplifier?)
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -----------------------------------------From: "Mike Bryce"
>>
>> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment"
>> Cc:
>> Sent: Wednesday November 6 2024 9:35:17AM
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] service dept?
>>
>> The ten tec company along with the service department is long gone.
>> There is NO service department and NO ten tec.
>>
>> Mike, WB8VGE
>> SunLight Energy Systems
>> The Heathkit Shop
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024 08:07:17 -1000
>> From: Ken Brown <kenradiobrown at gmail.com>
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Linear Amplifier
>> Message-ID:
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>> Can you be a bit more specific? Ten-Tec made more than one model solid
>> state amplifier. Since the power supply is so heavy I am guessing it
>> is one
>> of the Hercules solid state amplifiers and not of the lower power
>> units
>> used for QRP rigs. The Hercules and Hercules II are quite different.
>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 6, 2024 at 5:06?AM Phil Sussman <psussman at pactor.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On 2024-11-06 09:46, Phil Sussman wrote:
>>>> I have a solid state Ten-Tec linear amplifier that was removed from
>>>> service and was
>>>> put into storage. It is complete and fully functional. Currently
>>>> packaged in two
>>>> boxes (power supply boxed separately)
>>>>
>>>> Now looking to clear space and seeking a new home. There's a lot of
>>>> weight (especially
>>>> the power supply) so primary expense would be adequate repacking and
>>>> shipping.
>>>> Any thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> 73 de Phil - N8PS
>>>
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024 17:08:46 -0600
>> From: G Reichow <wa0yle12 at gmail.com>
>> To: W3HKK <W3HKK at roadrunner.com>, Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>> <tentec at contesting.com>
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] service
>> Message-ID:
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>> Try N4ATS. Gary Grivna, K0GX also does repair work
>>
>> Gary - KN0V.
>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:45?AM W3HKK <W3HKK at roadrunner.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Who are some recommended repair service providers for TenTec
>>> amplifiers ( such as the Centurion amplifier?)
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> -----------------------------------------From: "Mike Bryce"
>>>
>>> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment"
>>> Cc:
>>> Sent: Wednesday November 6 2024 9:35:17AM
>>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] service dept?
>>>
>>> The ten tec company along with the service department is long gone.
>>> There is NO service department and NO ten tec.
>>>
>>> Mike, WB8VGE
>>> SunLight Energy Systems
>>> The Heathkit Shop
>>> http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ [1]
>>>
>>>
>>> Links:
>>> ------
>>> [1] http://www.theheathkitshop.com/%3Cbr
>>>
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024 23:18:59 +0000 (UTC)
>> From: oldlongbeard at yahoo.com
>> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment' <tentec at contesting.com>,
>> W3HKK
>> <w3hkk at roadrunner.com>
>> Cc: w3hkk at roadrunner.com
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] service
>> Message-ID: <711039396.6031554.1730935140000 at mail.yahoo.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>
>>
>> Jim at Exline Signal is an excellent tech in Iowa. N4ATS in Florida.
>> Clairmont Skyland in GA as well. There are many more. On
>> Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 12:33:44 PM EST, W3HKK
>> <w3hkk at roadrunner.com> wrote:
>>
>> Who are some recommended repair service providers for TenTec
>> amplifiers ( such as the Centurion amplifier?)
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> ??? -----------------------------------------From: "Mike Bryce"
>>
>> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment"
>> Cc:
>> Sent: Wednesday November 6 2024 9:35:17AM
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] service dept?
>>
>> The ten tec company along with the service department is long gone.
>> There is NO service department and NO ten tec.
>>
>> Mike, WB8VGE
>> SunLight Energy Systems
>> The Heathkit Shop
>> http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ [1]
>>
>>
>> Links:
>> ------
>> [1] http://www.theheathkitshop.com/%3Cbr
>>
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>> Message: 5
>> Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024 23:20:57 +0000 (UTC)
>> From: oldlongbeard at yahoo.com
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
>> Cc: kenradiobrown at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Linear Amplifier
>> Message-ID: <1892080170.6041002.1730935257613 at mail.yahoo.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>
>>
>> The original Herc had an inbuilt power supply. He has to have the Herc
>> II, and external PS
>> Greg KC8HXO On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 01:08:01 PM EST, Ken
>> Brown <kenradiobrown at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Can you be a bit more specific? Ten-Tec made more than one model solid
>> state amplifier. Since the power supply is so heavy I am guessing it
>> is one
>> of the Hercules solid state amplifiers and not of the lower power
>> units
>> used for QRP rigs. The Hercules and Hercules II are quite different.
>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 6, 2024 at 5:06?AM Phil Sussman <psussman at pactor.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On 2024-11-06 09:46, Phil Sussman wrote:
>>>> I have a solid state Ten-Tec linear amplifier that was removed from
>>>> service and was
>>>> put into storage. It is complete and fully functional. Currently
>>>> packaged in two
>>>> boxes (power supply boxed separately)
>>>>
>>>> Now looking to clear space and seeking a new home. There's a lot of
>>>> weight (especially
>>>> the power supply) so primary expense would be adequate repacking and
>>>> shipping.
>>>> Any thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> 73 de Phil - N8PS
>>>
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