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> Thanks, Jim, got the message.
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> Now, I would like to use the K3+KPA500 with an unused Briggs and Stratton
> 2kVA generator that I fancy for portable work. It's probably the last of
> the "old style" ie no inverter technology. I don't expect Elecraft to test
> their kit with all and sundry generators that were ever built, but there
> might some lore about VA ratings and on/off ratios.
>
> Any advice welcome.
>
> David
> G3UNA
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>> On 2/18/2011 1:05 AM, David Cutter wrote:
>>> 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?
>>
>> NO! The issue is the GENERATOR being happy and running well with a
>> pulsed load current that is a fairly high percentage of its rated
>> current. My much bigger Honda EU6500 will run a LONG time in economy
>> mode with SMALL loads, but will stagger to its knees with the heavy load
>> of well motors. To run those pumps, which cycle on and off periodically,
>> I have to run the generator in "Normal" mode, which burns a lot more
>> petrol.
>>
>> See my earlier post about using a 2000i on a CQP expedition with a 500W
>> amp. It ran just fine, and I'm sure that the gen would be equally happy
>> with the KPA500.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
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