Portable Generator

yn I understand the fluctuation in voltage, however, the shape of the syn wave cycle is the concern.  Non-inverter gensets create a square wave rather than a pure syn wave output.  There is the problem, as I understand it.  According to my electronics schooling ala the U.S. Navy electronics school in Millington, Tenn. in 1964, I do remember the concerns of square wave outputs.  As transistors came into being they require a much "cleaner," or pure syn wave output to operate.  Not sure that my laptop manufacturer has added enough filtering in its power supply to accomodate "dirty" power.  In any event, my plan tomorrow is to contact Honda and inquire about the output of the EX 1000 and then to contact the inverter manufacturer that FR is using to get their info.  Will report back as soon as I hear.  Thanks for your input.  Just want to be sure before I plug in a new laptop.  Safe Travels!! 

Your probably right.  However, this one was built about 25 years ago before much of the sensitive was made.  You can certainly purchase inexpensive generators today  that don't have the filtering built in to create perfect syn waves.  A little technical but there it is.  Will report when I speak to Honda and WFCO.

Originally posted by Camper Bob yn I understand the fluctuation in voltage, however, the shape of the syn wave cycle is the concern.  Non-inverter gensets create a square wave rather than a pure syn wave output.