Inverters are hash generators. I hate them for that reason. I have also
decided that a generator would work out best, and I got this way cool 1K
generator, perfect for a rover, from Menard's on sale for $78! I had a big
generator, but that's best left at home. Face it a 1K generator is enough to
run a small shack, with a couple radios, with ease.
Joe Serocki, N9IFG
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-----Original Message-----
From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of dbubke@juno.com
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 12:25 PM
To: k4gun@comcast.net
Cc: k3uhf@hotmail.com; vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] inverters
Steve,
I am transitioning my modest rover setup, just like you, from loops to
yagis. When I looked at the cost of upgrading my 14V power wiring to supply
25-35 amps (AWG 2 or larger)at 14 volts with minimal loss (0.2volt) and
adding an inverter for a rotor, I decided it was time to take a generator
and power supply along instead. This is untried in the field as yet.
I ran some tests on RF output of my rigs, at voltages varying from 11.15 -
14.2 volts, and was surprised at the 25% reduction in RF power output at
13.8 volts and 50% reduction at 12.6 volts.
Also tried a well known dc-dc booster to maintain 14 volts. It worked okay
at loads of 15 amps or less. Not what I need.
Just my 2 cents.
Dan K6NKC
-- k4gun@comcast.net wrote:
OK... who has a "hash free inverter"?
Steve
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> Most inverers will create RF hash along with most ac/dc converters for
laptops.
> You would need to ask wo has a hash free inverter on the market.
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