I agree Todd, I would buy one in a heart beat.
Donn
Tucson, Az.
M.Todd Miskel wrote:
> Regarding amps, I think many Hams forgot what I learned way back in
> General class school. It takes Approx a 4X power change to move the
> S-meter 1 "S" unit. So if you have say, a Centurion at 1300
> watts, you would have to go to say 2600 watts for 1/2 "S" unit
> increase (ILLEGAL) and 5200 watts
> for a full "S" unit, (WAY ILLEGAL). Unless your a die hard contester
> straining for that last contact to win
> or looking for that last 3-4 hard to reach countries for DXCC, IMHO,
> most hams dont need another BIG
> amp. I am Hearing a lot of older ragchewing hams who are getting tired
> of loading and tuning every time they change frequencies/bands and all
> they want is an extra 500-750 watts or so to ragchew under poor band
> conditions. I can see the need for a Titan III for 100% duty cycle
> modes, but there
> is only 1 american manufacturer making a 600 watt SS amp at this time
> with mixed reviews. I realy think a Herc III similar to the Herc II
> would fill the bill nicely, and Affordably.
>
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