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March 17th 04, 12:18 PM
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(Larry Roll K3LT) writes:
Oh, and I forgot to mention -- diesel engines don't have any ignition system,
therefore, no ignition system noise. This makes it much easier to operate
mobile HF from an automobile with a diesel engine!
That's generally true, Larry.
But many modern diesel engines use electronically-controlled fuel injectors.
The control circuits to these injectors can be a source of electrical noise.
But said noise can be fixed.
Another advantage we didn't mention was that diesel cars generally have
higher-capacity electrical systems, mostly because of the starting
requirements. My Rabbit's diesel engine was rated at 48 hp - and had a 2 hp
starter, 63 AH Series 24 battery and 55 amp alternator. I could jump-start
almost anything with a 12 volt electrical system.
73 de Jim, N2EY
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