OT - generator (was Re: [aprssig] New Orleans APRS digi still on the air)

[VE7GDH]

Dale wrote on 02/09/2005

> > http://www.yamaha-propane-natural-gas-generators.com/ef1000is.htm

> That is a inverter type and does not put out a true sine wave. Part
> of its quietness is the engine can run at lower rpm under light load.

Yeah, this is getting a bit OT, but it is nice to be able to keep
communications going when the power is out.

>From the manufacturer's (Yamaha) website:

   Inverter System with Pulse Width Modulation - Industry-leading
   system produces higher-quality and cleaner electricity. Results in
   pure sine wave as clean or cleaner than commercial power and can
   operate products with built in microcomputers.

I have the Honda EU2000i (I believe they make the same claim) plus a Xantrex
Prosine 2 (2 kW sine wave inverter) plus a (very) large deep cycle battery.
Have about one week's worth of treated (stabilized) gas. Every month or so,
I dump one can in the truck and get fresh and add the fuel stabilizer to it.

73 es cul - Keith VE7GDH
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