[Elecraft] FW: FW: K3: KPA500 on a generator?

[David Cutter]

This is of interest to me, but is there an implication that the K3 + KPA500 
MUST have an "advanced inverter technology" generator - providing "stable 
power for computers and more" variety of modern generator?  Can I not use a 
2kVA "legacy generator" without the inverter technology at a third of the 
price?

David
G3UNA



> Yes, feel free to forward to the list:  I ran my K3 and KPA500 and a 
> desktop
> computer on a single Honda EU-2000i at 125V, and it worked fine.  The amp
> draws about 1225 VA max and the generator is rated for 1600 VA continuous.
>
> The generator didn't like the highly varying load while running in Econo
> mode (it shuttered enough that it walked off the sidewalk and ended up on
> its side), but in normal "full out" mode it had no problems and neither 
> did
> the amp.  It's an ideal 600W amp. for DXpeditions.
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
>
> VE7XF asked: During my summertime 6m grid-hopping activities, it would be
> nice to power a portable station (K3 and KPA500) from my Honda 2000i
> generator. (AC power is
> seldom available on a mountaintop.)
>
>