On Wed,11/19/2014 9:51 AM, john@kk9a.com wrote:
Bringing a small generator up the tower is an interesting idea. The
voltage drop from long extension cords really kills the heat. The Honda
EU1000i weighs only 30 pounds and it will run for longer than 5 minutes.
That's what I like about you, John -- a very practical guy! How would
you like to coordinate our next Field Day?
For those not capable of doing the arithmetic, the voltage drop in
several hundred feet of extension cord for a 50W soldering iron is
pretty small.
73, Jim K9YC
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