[UK-CONTEST] Further to Generators...

[Steve Knell]

Adrian,

For what it's worth, I have a 200M+ run of the bog-standard twin 'n' earth 
cable to power my contest station.  It powers a titan, ft1k, k2, laptop, 
second linear and kettle - all ok, so if you invest in some decent cable 
you'll be fine.

Realistically, you would probably soon get fed up with the gennie solution!

HTH
Steve
G0CKP


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ADRIAN REES" <rees.a at btconnect.com>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:20 PM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Further to Generators...


> Hi all
> I have recently moved into a new QTH. Its a good VHF location as its 
> located 1,200 Feet ASL with a clear take off North round East to South 
> (Clear to some 90 - 120Km) with a flat take off to the West.
>
> I am planning on putting the shack in what I call "the top field", which 
> is located some 450 Metres from the house. This is the best location, 
> height wise, and for positioning of the masts, as they will be impossible 
> to view from all but one of the neighbours due to the way the land lies. 
> However, supplying power to the shack is going to be a problem...I 
> suspect.
>
> It seems to me that I have a number of options, in general:
>
> 1. Cable (costly in terms of Cable...and losses...and equipment what would 
> a 12 - 20 V Drop do to a Valved Linear ?)
> 2. Generator (costly to purchase...and run ?)
> 3. Relocate the Shack (costly in terms of Coax Feeders...although I have a 
> good supply of used LDF 4-50, 5-50 and 6-50).
>
> Comments anyone ?
>
> (I have emailed one of the forum members about this (Thanks for your 
> assistance) although I have mislaid his email address apologies).
>
> Adrian Rees
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