[FieldDay] Generators

Thu, 20 Feb 2003 03:49:48 +0000

> 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.

   Make it easier on the GENSET use it to charge batteries and run
everything directly off of the DC system. (GEN+BAT)
   You will need lights, fans & misc. in addition to the radio & computer.
The fans are required if you are setup in a pavilion in a park etc. to
keep the mosquitoes off of your legs etc.

   Our best field days have been lately where we have a trailer mounted
10 kW diesel GENSET, (with a 50 gallon tank) we can operate in campers
with air conditioning and we can brew a pot of coffee without worrying
about taking everything down, or materially reducing the run time of
the fuel tank.
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