|
New to Ham Radio?
My Profile
Community
Articles
Forums
News
Reviews
Friends Remembered
Strays
Survey Question
Operating
Contesting
DX Cluster Spots
Propagation
Resources
Calendar
Classifieds
Ham Exams
Ham Links
List Archives
News Articles
Product Reviews
QSL Managers
Site Info
eHam Help (FAQ)
Support the site
The eHam Team
Advertising Info
Vision Statement
About eHam.net
|
|
You can
write your own review of the Ten Tec Model 417 Titan III HF Amplifier.
|
W5DDW
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Sep 8, 2010 10:24
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
An Awesome Workhorse
|
Time owned: more than 12 months
|
|
This is my 5th year of operation with the 417 and I couldn't ask for more. Still on the original tubes, the amp pegs the output meter at 1500 watts on as little as 45 watts drive. The amp is physically big, requires ample desk space and a clear area for tube vents, as would be expected from such a robust desktop amp. Blower noise is average for amps this size and tubes are still plentiful and reasonably priced (if we can just get the hoarders of eBay). I resisted buying "back-up" tubes as the two Russian GU-78Bs (designed for military applications) could last the life of the amp with proper care. QSK CW is without peers, is seamless and flawless in operation, and can break the most congested European CW pileup or run hours of contesting at full output. The amp is expensive, but panicked owners (fearing tube shortages) have sold their 417s at firesale prices. If you find one and would like to step up to a premium amplifier, which will give years of serious service, buy it. Ten-Tec Service is the industry standard and will help you keep the amp on the air. Of the big, legal limit premium amps, the Titan III is a worthy contender.
|
|
KD7HVL
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Jan 12, 2010 20:13
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
Very Very nice Amp
|
Time owned: 6 to 12 months
|
|
I took this amp in on a trade for some military gear. What I recieved, yes it did work, but had some serious problems. A few hundred dollars latter in parts from Ten Tec I have everything running smooth and right. What an amp, easily does legal limit with 55 watts drive on all bands, tubes are pretty reasonable considering what they are. I can retube for $350.00 Tube availability is something one has to take a hard look at these day and the supply of GU74Bs is still pretty good. Controls are smooth and predictable, I have found as long as the load is within specs I can just about use the data in the manual for final tune. I have had a bunch of amps but this one is at the top of the pile and that includes some Alphas. Very nice amp and a pleasure to use. should you be fortunate enough to get your hands on one, take the chance and get it, you to will also be pleased and happy.
|
|
WY3X
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Dec 13, 2009 16:45
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
A tank!
|
Time owned: more than 12 months
|
|
Hopefully, this will be my last HF amp. I've been through several- Brad Thompson Industries BTI-2000, Amp Supply LK-8877, Henry 2KD-5, Ten Tec Centurion, Collins 30L-1, Skywalker 500 (solid state), and a Yaesu FLDX-2000. This one tunes easy, no arcing, and the controls are velvety smooth! Metering is adequate for all purposes. I wish it wasn't quite so deep- it does require a lot of desk space. Even an inch would have helped. All my other amps were used, this one I bought brand new straight from Ten Tec. It's a pleasure to operate. What more can be said?
|
|
W7WZ
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Mar 8, 2009 12:12
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
Best Ever TT HF amp
|
Time owned: 0 to 3 months
|
Great value in a used HF amplifier. Quietest, least vibration, smoothest tune up, big bright meters, least TVI, solid construction, ample power to reach the antenna with long feed line runs. Service & support still available from TT.
I have owned the Titan II, Titan 425, Centruion, Centaur, Kenwood TL-922A, Henry 2k, 3KA and 3KD. The TT Titan III model 417 is far superior. It will be a classic and the tubes are readily available on Ebay.
|
|
W3WW
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Jul 10, 2007 19:36
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
The Best of them All
|
Time owned: 0 to 3 months
|
After the proverbial "been around the block" scenario, I settled on the Titan III. Couldn't be happier. Need I say more?
Try one, you will never look back.
|
|
W4SK
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Oct 8, 2006 10:08
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
Wow
|
Time owned: 0 to 3 months
|
|
Traded my Centurion (3-500Z)amp for this Titan III. It is large, and mechanically very strong. The blower noise is louder than the Centurion, but by no means objectionable. Superior metering, and easy to tune. Clearly the last amp I will ever have to purchase.
|
|
W4BQF
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Jun 27, 2006 16:34
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
Work Horse!
|
Time owned: more than 12 months
|
Update from 2004.
Just a real work horse. Handles 48 hour contest smoothly. Lot of hours on this amp and zero problems at this time. Silky smooth QSK with my IC-781 and Omni 6 Plus.
Another Ten Tec winner!
Tom - W4BQF
|
|
K3RX
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Jun 3, 2005 22:51
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
BULLET-PROOF !!!
|
Time owned: 3 to 6 months
|
This is a BIG AMP!!!!..The box is HUGE, I've found the controls smooth as silk,EASILY repeatable,and the fit and finish first rate!!! The blower is louder than my old AL-80B,but thats to be expected.I do NOT find the blower noise objectionable...it has become nothing more than "white noise" to me.
I've made the usual mistakes with this amp,wrong band position,etc. and have NEVER had a problem...it simply trips,or,(in the case of wrong band position) does nothing!..the band switch is SUPER STOUT..overall,a SOLID,WELL-BUILT AMP. I would buy another without a second-thought...'73 Tom K3RX
|
|
KY6R
|
Rating: 5/5
|
May 18, 2005 15:36
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
Quality and Value
|
Time owned: 0 to 3 months
|
|
This is a large, but very high quality amplifier. It works very well with my Orion, and the QSK is superb. The two pieces of gear are by far the best I've ever owned and operated in 32 years of "hamming".
|
|
If you have any questions, problems, or suggestions about Reviews,
please email your Reviews Manager.
|
|
|
|
|
