[VHFcontesting] [VHF] [FFMA] 220v portable generator

[Marshall-K5QE]

Hello everyone....that generator does look nice, however, it only has 
120VAC and no 240VAC.  All the big amps that I have run on 240VAC.  We 
bought a dual fuel 7500W(gas) / 6750(propane) generator from Tractor 
Supply.  It was a bit less than $800, as I recall.  That is what we took 
on the Zone2 DXpedition.  Bill is right about running your genset on 
propane.  It is the only way to fly.  Changing cylinders is easy and not 
dangerous like fueling with gasoline.

It appears like you have to purchase some "extras" before you actually 
have a working system....like wheels.  Why wheel sets are "extra" is 
beyond me.  Those things are heavy, you don't want to be trying to lift 
them all the time.  Otherwise it looks nice, especially for the $200+ 
price.  Tractor Supply has something very similar($279) that does have 
240VAC, but it is gasoline only.  OH WELL, you pays your money and you 
takes your chances....

A great and prosperous New Year to everyone....

73 Marshall K5QE

On 1/1/2019 6:51 PM, Bill ND0B via VHF wrote:
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> If you watch close the Duromax dual fuel, electric start  XP4850EH generator goes on sale on ebay from “Factory Authorize Outlet” every month or two for $229 with free shipping.    I have seen them for as little as $209 from the same source but only once and only for a few hours.
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> https://www.ebay.com/itm/DuroMax-XP4850EH-Hybrid-Portable-Dual-Fuel-Propane-Gas-Camping-RV-Generator/171503114601?epid=203718508 <https://www.ebay.com/itm/DuroMax-XP4850EH-Hybrid-Portable-Dual-Fuel-Propane-Gas-Camping-RV-Generator/171503114601?epid=203718508&hash=item27ee61d969> &hash=item27ee61d969
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> I have two of them and they work really well, the propane is especially nice as they start easy and run very clean.   I have never but gasolene in either of mine.   A 20lb propane cylinder ran the lunar links about 25 hours on digital operation when I was over to EN67.
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> In order to be more effective while giving out 6m grids, I'm adding an M2 6M-1K2 amplifier to the portable station and I need to find a generator to run it while away from AC power.  I currently use a Ryobi lightweight generator for 110v but have not had any success in finding something similar (think Honda 3000i size).
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> What is everyone else in running for portable 220v?
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