Re: [RFI] Uh oh, portable solar generators

["Dave (NK7Z)" <dave@nk7z.net>]

Hi Dave (K1TTT),

Thanks for the info...  I ask because I find myself in the possession of 
a system like that.  I have been considering setting it up for testing, 
and possible use.  I'll set it up, test, and post results in a month or 
so...  THANKS!
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 7/25/23 07:16, k1ttt.dave@gmail.com wrote:
> The one I had was pretty noisy and the "AC" it generated was only like 3
> steps up and down so fans and other motors didn't like it at all,
> electronics were ok with it but hummed a lot.  I wired in a 12v outlet and
> used it mostly for running loads off that which worked pretty well.
>
> David Robbins K1TTT
> e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net
> web: http://wiki.k1ttt.net
> AR-Cluster node: telnet://k1ttt.net:7373
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RFI <rfi-bounces+k1ttt=arrl.net@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Dave
> (NK7Z)
> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 08:57
> To: rfi@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [RFI] Uh oh, portable solar generators
>
> Is it RF quiet?
>
> 73, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> https://www.nk7z.net
> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
>
> On 7/25/23 05:36, k1ttt.dave@gmail.com wrote:
> > Not a scam, I had a similar one for a while.  They are not running the
> > loads off the panels, it has some big batteries in it that the panels
> > charge (or you can charge from 110-240v).  its basically just a big
> > UPS with added solar charging input.
> >
> > David Robbins K1TTT
> > e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net
> > web: http://wiki.k1ttt.net
> > AR-Cluster node: telnet://k1ttt.net:7373
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: RFI <rfi-bounces+k1ttt=arrl.net@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Jim
> > Rhodes
> > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 20:53
> > To: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com>
> > Cc: rfi <rfi@contesting.com>
> > Subject: Re: [RFI] Uh oh, portable solar generators
> >
> > That is sure a scam isn't it.  It might run you refrigerator for a
> > short while, if fully charged.  Bur certainly not through a long winter
> night.
> > And electric heaters and stoves?  Forget it.  With those panels maybe
> > 200 watts?
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 24, 2023, 18:30 Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > https://4patriots.com/products/patriot-power-generator-2000x
> > >
> > > Rob
> > > K5UJ
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