--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Eric M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Why not use a UPS?
Well, there's the old problem of battery life. One of these repeaters is the primary Skywarn repeater for the area. The NWS is very interested in weather reports from this area since we are the first to see what has actually come across Lake Michigan. It needs to be operating for sometimes 4-8 hours, depending on the duration of watches and warnings. Plus, our Mastr II is not what you'd call-- "efficient" in it's use of power, even at reduced output. Your idea is not without some merit, though, maybe for a 3rd level of AC power, operating on exciter power output. hmmmm.... As far as "installing" something, I think it would be more like "plugging it in". I can't disagree with possibly talking to the maintenance people about it though. I'll also run-it-past one of the other members of our committee, who is an EE, and sells and designs emergency generator systems for commercial and industrial customers. Laryn K8TVZ
