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I don't know about with an inverter for a desktop computer, you'd be better
off with a laptop or a small desktop with a power supply that looks like a
laptop charger, but I've got some good time on ham radio equipment out of a
jump pack for a car and they're not too expensive.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Minor" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 5:14 PM
Subject: What's a good battery backup for an apartment?
> Hi.
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> I'm looking for a way to run ham gear in my apartment when the power goes
> out. I figure a battery backup is the way to go. I need to run a desktop
> computer on it as well. I can use an inverter to run the PC, and I'll
> hook
> the radio directly to the backup. I was hoping that UPS units would do
> the
> job, but the ones I got only lasted about 10 to 15 minutes. I know a
> generator would be ideal, but I don't think the complex would let me put
> one
> outside, plus the fumes wouldn't be the healthiest thing if I ran it
> inside
> the apartment. <grin>
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> Thanks for any ideas.
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> Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY
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> [log in to unmask]
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