[UK-CONTEST] Portable Generators....

[Chris Tran GM3WOJ]

Hi Bob et al

Just my 50p worth of comments on this interesting topic. I have a 
conventional 2.6kVA pertrol generator, with only a crude 'mechanical 
feedback' system of regulation on the Briggs and Stratton engine. It works 
well, but is only capable of powering a single radio and valve amp to about 
500W o/p.
It's good feature is the large (15L) fuel tank which easily lasts 24 hours 
so eliminates the fueling when running (which is perfectly safe if done with 
sensible precautions).

So - whatever model or type of genny you buy, try to get the version (if it 
exists) with the larger fuel tank

Your choice is a difficult one - if you buy a cheap genny it may be 
unreliable and need replaced after a year or two - if you buy a big genny to 
cope with future expansion of the station, it may be heavy to lug around. 
There are some very nice 8kVA to 10kVA silenced diesel gennies out there, if 
your team has the £££.

73
Chris
GM3WOJ