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VA6YB

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Generator Noise
« on: February 22, 2023, 02:05:42 PM »

We have a fish camp in a (very) remote area, we power the camp with a 12KW diesel generator. Generator is 200 feet away from the cabin. When we're up in the spring, I'm going to try a bit of radio communication. Pre-emptively, what would folks here recommend as a line noise suppressor/ filter that I can bring along? Off the shelf would be nice but I know my way around a soldering iron. Thanks in advance. 73 VA6YB
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KE6SLS

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Re: Generator Noise
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2023, 02:20:29 PM »

a REALLY good muffler!

12kw will likely be mechanical injection.  I doubt you will hear any RF/EMI noise from the genny.

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Jaye
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VA6YB

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Re: Generator Noise
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2023, 02:25:35 PM »

You're not wrong about the muffler, that's for darned sure. Plan is to bring Plan B (LiFe battery) along anyway.
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WA3SKN

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Re: Generator Noise
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2023, 02:43:50 PM »

Is the generator a sine wave unit?  Any portable radio will test it.

-Mike.
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K5LXP

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Re: Generator Noise
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2023, 06:11:09 AM »

If you use a 120V to DC power supply the likelihood of any line interference getting through via coupling is small.  That's about as far as I'd go for a casual operation.

Mark K5LXP
Albuquerque, NM
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