Re: [IRCA] 12 Volt DXing and computers

[Walter Salmaniw <salmaniw@xxxxxxx>]

At 04:29 PM 11/26/2006, you wrote:

>At 16:50 2006-11-26, you wrote:
>
>>I am thinking of converting some of my equipment over to 12 volt
>>DXing so I can take advantage of remote locations.  I can power my
>>R8B with no problem, but what about computers?
>
>Have you tried a modern inverter? I use one with my HF-1000 (which 
>has no DC in) without any problems.  And I have also topped up the 
>charge on a laptop and there was no noticeable noise increase.
>
>There are also 12v power supplies for most laptops but I suspect they 
>have inverter built in to get the 19v or so often required. 
>Kensington and Igo are two suppliers.
>
>George McLachlan 


My understanding is that a majority of these inverters introduce a large amount of hash.  I believe that Guy Atkins attempted to try this with far too much noise to make it worthwhile while on a dxpedition on the coast.......Walt.



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