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Hercules II Model 420

Specifications

  • Operating Frequency Range: General coverage 1.6 to 22.000 MHz. Modification for 22.000 to 30.000 MHz is available for authorized users.Coverage is in seven bands which are front panel or rear panel remote selectable.
  • RF Power: 1000 watts input. 500/600 watts output, depending on frequency and load impedance.
  • Drive Power: 65 to 80 watts typical for 500 watts output.
  • Distortion: -35 dB from 500 watt output level.
  • Harmonics: -50 dB typical.
  • Input and Output Impedance: 50 0hms unbalanced, < 2:1 SWR
  • Cooling: Internal forced air, rear panel exhaust.
  • Metering: Switch selectable forward power, SWR, Icc (collector current) and Vcc (Voltage). Ten element LED bar graph displays peak output power.
  • Primary Power: RF deck, 12 to 14 volts at 100 amps, maximum.
  • TX/RX Switching Time: 10 ms or less.
  • Duty Cycle: 100% typical Amateur service. 10 minutes maximum continuous key-down at 500 watts output.
  • Final Amplifier Transistors: Eight MRF458, or equivalent.
  • Protective Circuits: Over-voltage and overcurrent lockout. Front panel "OVERDRIVE" light.
  • Front Panel Controls: Multi-meter control switch. power on-off switch and band select switch.
  • Rear Panel Connections: RF in, RF out, DC input. TX/RX control jacks and remote control socket.
  • Size: HWD 5.25" x 12" x 14. 5".
  • Weight: 15 lbs.

Accessories

  • Model 9420 Power Supply (sold separately from amp)
  • Model 9423 Remote Control Head
  • Model 9422 DC Cable
  • Model 264 "Y" Cable
  • Model 236 "Y" Cable

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