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Yes I'm interested! Albeit that I am a novice regarding the practical side of an operation, a lot of communication was needed from the ground on major campaigns. Having the ability to coordinate forces during these events had to take some considerable equipment at the time. I had a 1964 Marine M38A1 radio jeep that as I understood it, required a trailer mtd. gen set behind it. I would expect the set up your talking about might require the same?

There is a 100 amp alternator system that is another add on kit if you are operating multiple radios. It is a fairly significant modification, requiring the replacement of the generator, regulator, cables, all engine pulleys, the addition of a rectifier in front of the radiator and a cut out in the left front radiator support. You also need a set of 3 or 4 matched fan belts, and you have to replace your batteries too (I think you have to modify the battery box to accomplish the battery replacement).

It puts quite a load on the engine when you are drawing a lot of amps, so it will affect your power curve. I do have the 100 amp kit, but I don't know that I will ever install it (maybe some future year when I'm bored), but for now, I have a couple of small, stand alone military 24VDC generators that I can use if needed. The biggest hassle with the little generators is that they must be at least 25 ft. from operating radios.

Given all the above, as long as I manage my load with all the accessories in the cargo bed, I can get along just fine with the stock 25 amp generator. Start up surge is the biggest problem, so if I'm careful about that, I'm O.K.