[Milsurplus] 400 Hz inverter/converter

[W7QHO at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/12/06 11:34:06 PM, barry at hausernet.com writes:


> Anybody know of an available 60 to 400 Hz AC power converter or 12/24 vdc 
> to
> 120v 400 Hz inverter -- or easy-to-homebrew circuit?  Is it feasible to
> modify a 12 v to 120 V 60 Hz inverter of the kind sold for use in cars?
> 
> Put another way -- what do you guys use to power aircraft type gear designed
> for 115 vac 400 Hz?
> 

I use an ex. Navy Onan MG set, 120/240 V   60 Hz, single phase 2HP drive 
motor, 115vac, 400Hz out rated at 600W.   Also 24 VDC out at 3.5 A.

Have a second unit FREE FOR THE HAULING!   No output the last time I tried it 
but probably fixable (drive motor runs fine & bearings OK).   

Dennis D. W7QHO
Glendale, CA