[Elecraft] Elecraft PA via Generator Power?

[Dave Cole]

Was that the Hutch Mountain conversion Jim?

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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On 4/10/21 4:43 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 4/10/2021 3:01 PM, Gary Memory wrote:
>> Anybody know, or have experience using an Elecraft PA (a 500 watt in my
>> case) with a generator supplying AC power (a Honda 2 KW in my case)?
> 
> We've done that a LOT (at least 6 years) with two KPA500s on Honday 
> 2000i generators for CQP and 7QP expeditions. Two can run on a single 
> Honda, but with some voltage sag between the gen and the unregulated PSU 
> in the KPA500. You have to set the "right" tap in the KPA500's primary 
> (low, med, high) that hits the "just right" HV so that the KPA doesn't 
> protect because it's too high key up and too low key down. With two KPAs 
> on a single 2000i, both can be running CW at the same time at about 
> 300W. Maybe both full power if one CW, one SSB.
> 
> W6GJB's contesting trailer is set up for two K3/P3/SVGA/KPA500/KAT500 
> stations, which we mostly run on CW. Several years ago, he bought the 
> paralleling kit, so we run two in parallel, both in economode, running 
> our entire station.
> 
> A single 2000i will run an entire single-TX station in economode.
> 
> Glen (GJB) has done propane conversions for his 2000i, and recently for 
> my new 2200i. There's a company that sells the kit. Much safer and more 
> convenient than gasoline.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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