Emergency power alternatives
 

Bill Horne, W1AC wrote:
Fellow ham,

A post from LA4RT has made me realize that "Human powered" power
generation is too narrow a scope for this discussion, so I'm starting a
new thread.

Let's hear ideas about alternative sources of power for radios: we might
be unable to find steam-driven units ;-) but there's always more that
one way to skin a cat.

I'll ask that some methods be omitted, for the reasons shown:

1. Portable generators - too expensive, and they can't go on airplanes.
2. Solar - can't rely on sunlight, especially after a
weather-related incident.

There are probably designs for power generation in undeveloped areas, so
let's see pointers to that kind of info along with the "Store bought"
machines.

Bill



Here are some links to DIY projects for power generation.

http://www.qsl.net/k5lxp/projects/La...wnernator.html
http://theepicenter.com/tow02077.html
http://theepicenter.com/tow03167.html
http://theepicenter.com/tow082099.html

Good luck!

Bill

ob.disclaimer: Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, tasteless, and
deadly. Use only under professional supervision. Don't try this at home.
If it maimes you, kills you, or makes you ugly, don't blame me. Use at
your own risk. I don't get any money from anything I've posted.

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73,

Bill W1AC

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