Hello All,
I recently lost a Triton II, Triton IV, RX320, Ten Tec Omni 6 (plus
via opt. 3), 962 power supply and a Hercules II/9420 power supply
to a lightning strike. All antennas were disconnected. All circuit
breakers for the sub-panel that feeds my station were off. That is
the way I leave my station when I QRT. The point of entry was where
an antenna cable blew through to an outdoor ground rod (1 of 5)
and elevated my ground. I have sheet aluminum behind the sheet-rock
with a copper bar bonded through the sheet rock along the
length of my three benches. The copper bar/aluminum sheet are
electrically attached at multiple points and my ground wire is
at most, 18 inches long to each of the ground rods along the house
just outside my radio room. I felt I was reasonably prepared.
The TTO6+, even after 15 years, was still a delight to use. I
believed that I would never be in the market for a newer radio. I am
considering buying a used one but the fact that some parts are getting
scarce suggests it may be time to move on.
Hear is the premise of my inquiry:
I would like to hear from former TTO6+ owners that have moved on to
Eagles, Omni VII, Orions or Orion IIs. What do you like?
What do you dislike? Do you miss anything about the TTO6 (performance,
ergonomics, whatever...)? Would you do it again?
On a side note, I am really stuck on what to do with replacing the
Hercules II. It took the brunt of the hit being closest to the
unfortunate ground rod. The rubber feet got blown off of the 9420
and the screws were welded into the metal shelf that the power
supply sat on. The ground strap between the Hercules II and the
copper bar left a mark on the back of the Hercules II that looks
like somebody attempted ot do a bit of arc welding. The 500 watt
level fills my wants/needs adequately. About the only time I use
tha eamp is when I am net control for a local 75M traffic net (which
is about the sum total of my phone use). As good
as the Centurion is, I do not need the extra power. I liked the
instant on, no-tune, auto band-switching and QSK of the Hercules II
in concert with the TTO6+. That was perfect for me. Any thoughts on
this topic would also be appreciated.
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Carl R. Gansen WB0CFF
9300 W225th Street
Belle Plaine, Mn 56011-4206
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