Re: FW: FW: K3: KPA500 on a generator?
Posted by
David Cutter on
Feb 18, 2011; 9:05am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-KPA500-on-a-generator-tp6034216p6039215.html
This is of interest to me, but is there an implication that the K3 + KPA500
MUST have an "advanced inverter technology" generator - providing "stable
power for computers and more" variety of modern generator? Can I not use a
2kVA "legacy generator" without the inverter technology at a third of the
price?
David
G3UNA
> Yes, feel free to forward to the list: I ran my K3 and KPA500 and a
> desktop
> computer on a single Honda EU-2000i at 125V, and it worked fine. The amp
> draws about 1225 VA max and the generator is rated for 1600 VA continuous.
>
> The generator didn't like the highly varying load while running in Econo
> mode (it shuttered enough that it walked off the sidewalk and ended up on
> its side), but in normal "full out" mode it had no problems and neither
> did
> the amp. It's an ideal 600W amp. for DXpeditions.
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
>
> VE7XF asked: During my summertime 6m grid-hopping activities, it would be
> nice to power a portable station (K3 and KPA500) from my Honda 2000i
> generator. (AC power is
> seldom available on a mountaintop.)
>
>
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