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Re: [RFI] Mini-Split for new ham shack

To: rfi@contesting.com, david@winarsky.com
Subject: Re: [RFI] Mini-Split for new ham shack
From: Gary Johnson <gwj@wb9jps.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2021 18:43:39 -0800
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> At our remote site, we have a year-old Mitsubishi 12000 BTU mini-split. It is 
> located right under our 30 ft tower with Yagis and wire antennas. There is no 
> detectable elevation of the noise floor nor any buzzing birdies on 160 thru 
> 2m. An external thermostat adapter was installed, and on the cable to the 
> thermostat I did apply a proper choke, just in case. All AC wiring is in 
> Sealtite or EMT conduit.
> 
> Exact models are MSZ-GL12NA-U1 - indoor. MUZ-GL12NA-U2 - outdoor.
> 
> -Gary NA6O

> On Mar 8, 2021, at 5:18 PM, rfi-request@contesting.com wrote:
> 
> From: David Winarsky <david@winarsky.com>
> To: rfi@contesting.com
> Subject: [RFI] Mini-Split for new ham shack
> Message-ID: <992D895A-1C45-4E3A-9891-E0D5B17280EF@winarsky.com>
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> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> I?m in the final stages of building my new ham shack at a remote / tower 
> location and need to decide on the heating and air conditioning.  It?s a 
> 10x12 shack with ~12 feet high ceilings, so it?s a small space, but it can 
> get pretty hot up there in summer (sierra foothills of California).  I only 
> have ~30 amps total available so will also need something efficient.  
> 
> My contractor recommended a Fujitsu Mini-Split: 
> https://www.fujitsugeneral.com/us/products/split/wall/12lzas.html 
> <https://www.fujitsugeneral.com/us/products/split/wall/12lzas.html>
> 
> Has anyone had any experience with these types of units?
> 
> It seems to have a variable speed motor with ?inverter technology? but the 
> HVAC company says it can be placed in a specific mode (low, med, high) rather 
> than auto where it will stay fixed.
> 
> Appreciate anyone's feedback/experience with this or any alternate units to 
> consider.
> 
> Thanks,
> David K6ZD

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