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-====== Hercules Model 444 Linear Amplifier ======+====== Hercules Model 444 Solid-State ​Linear Amplifier ====== 
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 +===== Description =====
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 +Consists of two sections, amplifier and power supply. ​ The amplifier is styled to match the Ten-Tec Omni transceiver and contains all operating controls, meters and indicators. ​ Two 500 watt push-pull transistor amplifier modules operating at 45 volts DC provide typically 600 watts of rf output from the hybrid output combiner. ​ The power supply section is housed in a utility type enclosure and provides approximately 45 VDC @ 24 amperes.
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 +===== Specifications =====
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 +  ***Band Coverage:** 1.8 - 2.0, 3.5 - 4.0, 7.0 - 7.3, 14.0 - 14.35, 21.0 - 21.45 MHz and provision for four user modified auxiliary bands.
 +  ***Maximum Power Input:** CW: 1000 watts; SSB: 1200 watts PEP.
 +  ***Driving Power Required:** 50 watts typical.
 +  ***Duty Cycle:** SSB: Continous voice modulation; CW/RTTY: 50% continuous (key down not to exceed 5 minutes). ​ Continuous carrier operation possible at reduced output.
 +  ***Third Order Distortion:​** -35 dB from peak output at 1 kW input or 600 watts output, whichever come first.
 +  ***Output Impedance:​** 50 Ohms unbalanced, maximum reflected power 75 watts. (SWR = 2.3 @ 500 watts output).
 +  ***Input Impedance:​** 50 Ohms unbalanced. ​ Broad-band input requires no tuning. (SWR less than 2:1).
 +  ***Meter Functions:​** 0 - 30 A collector current continuously metered. ​ Switch selected - 0 - 60 V collector voltage, 0 - 1000 watts forward power, 0 - 100 watts reverse power.
 +  ***Front Panel Controls:** Power - ON-OFF; Mode - Standby-Operate);​ Meter - Volts, Forward Power, Reverse Power; BAND - Remote, 1.8, 3.5, 7.0, Aux-1, 14.0, Aux-2, 21.0, Aux-3, Aux-4.
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 +== Size and Weight ==
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 +  ***Amplifier:​** HWD 5.8" x 16" x 15.5"
 +  ***Power Supply:** HWD 7.4" x 15.7" x 13.5"
 +  ***Amplifier:​** 22 lbs
 +  ***Power Supply:** 50 lbs
 +
 +===== Reviews =====
 +  *[[http://​www.eham.net/​reviews/​detail/​4180|eHam]]

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