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March 19th 04, 02:59 AM

PAMNO (N2EY) wrote in message ...
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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.

So can the tires. Not so sure they 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.

You should have helped jump start the W0EX mobile emergency station
(if any) so that he could accept Hans' invitation to a CW QSO in two
consecutive years.