Generater is Auragen. Good unit except for RFI. We can not run HF when using Auragen. I understand that lots of folks have tried to fix this problem without success. It is a real 8kw and we often power buildings with it. But the RFI is a real problem for us.

Don't know tank capacity, but driving from CA to LA cost over $100 per fill-up.

busy busy busy... been doing lots of repair on transport truck radios and running around Louisana putting up "temporary" low band base systems. Duct tape rules...

Today headed for bougalusa(spelling) LA. only contact from there is by sat phone, although I think there is a ham that has been trying to set something up. Not much ham activity. Most are trying to get their lives together. But those that are able to participate are doing a great job. There are several nets that are supporting various governmental (police rescue etc) and doing it very well.

Some repeaters active but most are down. We use ham radio a lot and it will continue to be useful for months. But there needs to be more of it. I could use several ops to go in delivery trucks when traveling out of the reach of our low band stations. We could use the exsting repeaters to extend our range. Right now we have several trucks "going it alone" into bad situations. No police escort, no radio. Just two women that are willing to make the drive, trip after trip after trip.

We will probably be leaving this site soon. Ordered a portable satellite internet system to replace our truck. Soon as it arrives we will be off for a new assignment.

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