[VHFcontesting] Inverter Advice

[John Allen]

Avoide Whistler 12V to 120V  ""AC"" inverters - they put out a lot of hash,
at least the 30W one I have does.  It is loud on 2M.  The hash can be
reduced with clamp on ferrites around the AC output cord.  I look forward
to replacing mine with a homebrew DC-DC.

Also, some of the 12V to 120 VAC inverters are touchy about starting up,
parrticularly under load.

All inverters, DC to AC and DC to DC will generate hash, you just have to
filter them really well, inside a shielded box.

73, John, K1AE

John Allen  - PC Support Solutions www.pcsupportsolutions.com PC House
Calls: Computer HW/SW/Network debugging, installation, maintenance, and
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From: vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com
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Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 21:55
To: vhfcontesting at contesting.com
Subject: [VHFcontesting] Inverter Advice


I'm planning to do some rover operations and need a power inverter to run
my laptop.  I could use advice on selecting a power inverter that won't
generate large amounts of RFI.  Any advice?
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