[TenTec] TenTec Digest, Vol 261, Issue 2
oldlongbeard at yahoo.com
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Sat Nov 9 03:53:21 EST 2024
Thanks for pointing out my error, Doug!!!! I should learn to not trust my memory! Thanks for the reminder. My apologies for the confusion.
Greg KC8HXO
On Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 03:04:37 PM EST, 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)
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> 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?)
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> Thanks.
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> -----------------------------------------From: "Mike Bryce"
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> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment"
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> Sent: Wednesday November 6 2024 9:35:17AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] service dept?
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> The ten tec company along with the service department is long gone.
> There is NO service department and NO ten tec.
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> Mike, WB8VGE
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> Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024 08:07:17 -1000
> From: Ken Brown <kenradiobrown at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Linear Amplifier
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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:
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>>
>>> 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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> 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
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> Try N4ATS. Gary Grivna, K0GX also does repair work
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> Gary - KN0V.
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>> 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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> 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
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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>
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> 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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