[TenTec] TenTec Digest, Vol 261, Issue 2

bill ny9h ny9h at comcast.net
Fri Nov 8 07:45:33 EST 2024 

many guys are using a pair of big astrons to power their hercs

my Herc II   and PS and REMOTE CONTROL needs a new owner. The current 
owner ( ME) is neglecting that great amp,,,,

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On 11/7/2024 5:23 PM, Mike Fonda via TenTec wrote:
>   Hello,
> I seem to recall that when Ten Tec advertised the Hercules, they said it could be powered by deep cycle batteries (4x12v.?) as well as their power supply?  Does anyone else remember something like that in their ads?  Manual?
>
> Mike WA6JJM
>
>      On Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 12:04:42 PM PST, Douglas L via TenTec<tentec at contesting.com> 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
>> http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ [1]
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>> Links:
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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
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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
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>>
>> 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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