[VHFcontesting] Inverters for Rovers

[Bill Burgess]

I am using a Vector Force 600 (w) inverter with the Ham IV on the Rovermobile roof.  It kept blowing fuses in the control head till I installed a larger fuse.  Think it was more the spike from the brake magnet that was the culprit.

When using a Yaesu G1000DXA last year, I would not risk the control head electronics on this inverter so ran it off a kw generator.  The G1000 is now on the tower here, so the Ham IV was reinstalled today.

The Ham IV is obviously much stronger than needed for rover antennas, but the security offered by the wedge brake makes it very desirable.  Likewise the G1000DXA which does not have a wedge brake but very strong friction brake.
The rotators have never slipped, only the clamps on the mast have slipped when driving.  Be extra sure they are tight.  Also try to balance the windload either side if using a cross-mast to support several beams.

Rovering is lots of fun.  Good luck.

Bill   VE3CRU/R