[Waverley ARS] El cheapo 240

[Raffy Shammay]

Hi all,

I don't think the club should buy a generator at this stage, if at all.
Several members have one already and more than one is probably needed on
full-on field days. The upcoming John Moyle contest at Cataract will give us
the experience required to make a good judgement call on this and other
subjects.

Just my tuppence worth.

(I note that Grant was just alerting members to the upcoming special, not
advocating the club should buy one.)

73
Raffy VK2RF



-----Original Message-----
From: members-bounces at us.cactii.net [mailto:members-bounces at us.cactii.net]
On Behalf Of Simon Buxton
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 6:49 PM
To: VK2BV - List
Subject: Re: [Waverley ARS] El cheapo 240

Laurie

On the other hand club usage is likely to be less than 24 hours per year,
whilst the more expensive ones might be expected to last for a 6 months
round Oz trip at 6 hours per night! Not sure how many extras are needed (eg
fuel container) and how many 12v rigs can be supplied (60 amps output?)
though it many help to use 240v to prevent long cable runs dropping the
voltage.  Maybe those who have used similar units might comment on features
needed and sound levels. Enough members may own similar generators to
provide for club needs.

73 Simon VK2UA

Gordon & Kizny wrote:
> Its probably like comparing  a Rolls Royce with a wheelbarrow, but I 
> priced up a 1000w Honda & it was $1250 (after cashback!)
>
> Laurie VK2JAH
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: " Hinchcliff" <hinchcliff at iprimus.com.au>
> To: "'Gordon & Kizny'" <laurieg at optushome.com.au>; "'VK2BV list'" 
> <members at vk2bv.org>
> Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 11:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [Waverley ARS] 34 14 42 S, 150 49 8 E
>
>
>   
>> Hi all,
>> I picked up next weeks Aldi specials.
>> They are selling 850w portable generators for $119.
>> With extras it seems to be a good price.
>> Grant
>>
>>     
 

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