[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
>> Message-ID: <35089a45d39b1bc666b5934bccc80de997c3bf86 at webmail>
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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
>> http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ [1]
>> 
>> 
>> Links:
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>> [1] http://www.theheathkitshop.com/%3Cbr
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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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>> <CAGnjFfka6W2V7ChMzNAxoDvXpRNPQM-AFArZ_6Dvnf+dfAeqvA at mail.gmail.com>
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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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>> ------------------------------
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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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