[Elecraft] [K3] UPS for K3

[Jim Lowman]

Interesting!  I was thinking along the same lines about a UPS for the 
shack, but for a different reason.
Aren't today's solid-state radios susceptible to damage from transients, 
much like our computers are?

I would not turn on a computer that was not first connected to a quality 
UPS with surge protection.
So, maybe not so much for backup, as most UPS are designed to continue 
to supply power to the computer and peripherals long enough to effect an 
orderly  shutdown.
We don't suffer from protracted power outages here, but rather from sags 
in the line voltage.  This is especially true in the summer, when 
temperatures reach 100F and higher.

But, what about surge suppression for our shack equipment?  Or is this a 
silly question?  Are we more susceptible to damage from lightening than 
from dirty power?

73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 7/21/2014 5:30 AM, Dennis Griffin wrote:
> Here is a link to the PWRgate that I believe Bruce is referring to. This item is a compact, relatively low cost, well regarded solution that would be appropriate for use in the scheme Bruce has suggested. A yellow or blue top Optima, or other good AGM battery, along with a PWRgate, wouldn't cost too much more than the UPS being considered, but would be much more useful & versatile.
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> http://ki0bk.no-ip.com/~pwrgate/LLPG/Site/Welcome.html
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> 73 de Dennis KD7CAC
> Scottsdale, AZ
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