Wind Generator

I purchased a small wind generator from USAWindGen to add to my small ham shack that is in the spare bedroom. I am entirely off-grid in that room now. All my radios, lights, TV, everything is running from battery right now. I have 30watts of solar panels to mount outside when the ground finally thaws out enough to pour concrete, and will be tying in the wind generator also.

I purchased the small 50watt model for several reason. #1 economy, its CHEAP! #2 I don't need much for my current set-up. #3 I wanted to see what I am getting before buying a larger unit costing more. #4 I think the smaller one will start up easier in slower winds(hopefully)



I plan on installing this on at least a 20' pole off the solar panel mount, but think maybe 30'. I have power lines over head to the East of my install, so I can't go as high with it as I would like to. I decided not to put it on the peak of the roof due to maintenance concerns. I have a 12/12 roof, so yeah....I have 1 tri-pod across the peak with a 20' push mask and a Comet GP-9 on top of that. I don't want to have to mess with that set-up!

Stay tuned for updates and a product review of the little wind generator that could!(I hope)