[amsat-bb] Tesla Field Day mode

[Frank Karnauskas]

I think Mr. Bruninga published an article in QST or CQ a few years ago
about the advantages of using a vehicle instead of a separate gasoline
powered generator for emergency uses?

73,
Frank
FRANK W. KARNAUSKAS, N1UW


-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Robert
Bruninga
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:29 PM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tesla Field Day mode

> Very nice!  Wish I could afford [a Tesla]...

A Chevy Volt can run a Field Day (or a house under minimum power) for
about 8 hours before it has to start the engine to recharge the
battery.
These 3 year-old off-lease Volts go for only about $12k.

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB  On Behalf Of jim k6ccc
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tesla Field Day mode

Bob - WB6APR said:
> Tesla is releasing Field-Day mode (er, "party mode")
> in its models to allow the vehicle to continue with
> AC/Heating, Temperature control, airflow, selective lights
> and music for up to 48 hours or more while in Park.
> The feature will also allow users to power other electric
> devices using the electric car's battery.

Very nice!  Wish I could afford one...

73
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