[Mobile-Portable] 2000 Watt Inverter Modified for 65 volt Mobile RF Transistor Amplifier???

[Ron Youvan]

On 03/06/13 10:34, David W7DBH wrote:

> Use 2000 Watt 12VDC to 120VAC Inverter Modified for 65 volt Mobile RF
> Transistor Amplifier???

> It has been my thought for a long tome that a 12VDC to 120VAC Inverter of
> a proper capacity could be modified for use as the power supply for RF
> Transistor Mobile Amplifiers.

> You know, get it to run at ~65-70 Volts AC, ... and rectify & filter it.
>
> Seems like it might be easy-peasy for a more engineer-type Ham to do.

> And, right now Harbor Freight has a coupon for their 2000 Watt continuous
> (4000 watt peak) Inverter ---for only $130!

> Perhaps this could be a helpful way to get a KW in my/your car????

> What do y'all think?

   I think a 120 to 70 Volt transformer with and a rectifier and some 
capacitors would be a more foolproof way to do it with little efficiency 
loss.
I did not say a regulated power supply.
   Unless you are competent at designing and building them you won't be 
competent at modify them.
-- 
Ron - KA4INM