01-03-2017, 04:53 PM
How about we discuss RF interference issues with generators?
Experiments fixing them.
Brands and models that are OK.
Actual Field Day needs.
JMFD. In previous years, a whole trailer was needed to cart the 5KVA diesel generator
and it's distribution box up the hill!!
Next year, we got by with a 900W 2-Stroke "Dingo" gene. 1/4 the size, 1/8 weight.
Used about 10L of juice - so what.
In my back-yard here I did a trial: Run the gene, float charge a 26AH battery with a 10A switcher p/s.
(p/s is marked Made for RF Industries P/L)
Run my FT-450 and IC910H so we have all bands 160M to 23cm.
Both radios have noise blankers and easily handled the gene ignition noise.
The gene runs smoothly because the p/s is limited in peak amperage.
That'll be my setup this year.
Lighting
Beware, lots of LED light units have VERY NOISY SWITCHER electronics.
Keep smiling
Alan VK2ZIW
Experiments fixing them.
Brands and models that are OK.
Actual Field Day needs.
JMFD. In previous years, a whole trailer was needed to cart the 5KVA diesel generator
and it's distribution box up the hill!!
Next year, we got by with a 900W 2-Stroke "Dingo" gene. 1/4 the size, 1/8 weight.
Used about 10L of juice - so what.
In my back-yard here I did a trial: Run the gene, float charge a 26AH battery with a 10A switcher p/s.
(p/s is marked Made for RF Industries P/L)
Run my FT-450 and IC910H so we have all bands 160M to 23cm.
Both radios have noise blankers and easily handled the gene ignition noise.
The gene runs smoothly because the p/s is limited in peak amperage.
That'll be my setup this year.
Lighting
Beware, lots of LED light units have VERY NOISY SWITCHER electronics.
Keep smiling
Alan VK2ZIW