[CQ-Contest] Inverter generators

[George K5KG]

Hello Mike,

I have a Honda EU2000i which I bought along with the reserve fuel tank 
in 2014.  I have used it in successfully FD and no noticeable radio 
noise.  Also used extensively for other stuff, including yard work and 
even a recent power outage at the house.  It is a fantastic machine, IMO.

73, George, K5KG

On 1/24/2016 10:39 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
> Hi Brett,
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> I was holding off commenting as I was also anxious to see what the
> collective had to say about these Inverter type genny's.
>
> I purchased the Honda EU2000i here a few months ago but have not yet used it
> in a radio environment, so can't say what it'll be like.
>
> I searched the Internet long and hard and found overall the 2k Honda's got
> rave reviews from campers, contractors and guys doing radio expeditions. (I
> think the CQP folks bought 40+ of these one year)
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> There is also a comparable Yamaha unit which also scored very high marks.
> The EF2000is, which I could've probably purchased locally and shaved
> $100-$200 off the Honda cost.
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> Interestingly, I found a curious little generator at Walmart recently which
> intrigues me, if for nothing else than it's a full 66% off the price of my
> Honda, which was around $1500CDN all-in.
>
> It's the Hyundai HT2000si.  Don't know what it would be like, but I am
> tempted to buy it as a back up to my Honda (is that even necessary?)
>
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> I don't know anything about them really, as I only own the Honda, and as I
> said, no radio experience yet,.  Seems like the overall feeling was that
> early units occasionally had an RFI problem whereas later units were "mostly
> good" (hi)
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> If it turns out mine is plagued with RFI, I'll likely build a choke per W4EF
> http://www.dellroy.com/W4EF's-Ham-Radio-Page/Portable_Operation/EU2000i_Filt
> er.htm
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> See you from Scarborough !
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> Mike VE9AA
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> Mike, Coreen & Corey
>
> Keswick Ridge, NB
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George Wagner, K5KG
Sarasota, FL
941-400-1960