[FieldDay] Generators

[Mike D.]

I'm investigating the purchase of a small gasoline generator for a Field
Day. The generator will power one, 100-watt, CW station with accessories and
perhaps a notebook computer. The published generator power ratings are based
on maximum and rated power. Some of the generators have an automatic
throttle control to conserve gas. Are they a problem when you are regularly
changing the load, as with a CW transceiver?

Let's say the transceiver requires 20 amps at 13.8 volts = 276 watts. I
don't know what the efficiency of a DC power supply is.  So, what size of
generator should I purchase to adequately power the station? What other
criteria should I be looking for? I know there are different types of
inverters and some produce a cleaner out put than others. Thanks.

73 de Mike, N9BOR
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