The world famous Amateur Radio Station of KA7MPX Site includes station information as well as other hobbies
The Amateur Radio Station of KA7MPX is located in the City of Kennewick, Washington
Benton County
United States of America
Printed in the ham shack of KA7MPX, this highly sought after QSL card can be yours by sending your QSL card confirming our contact to my address on QRZ.com
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fellow hams have been here !
Here we have a masterpiece in progress. This is a Troy-Built hydrostatic drive riding lawnmower. Original 12 h.p. single cylinder gasoline engine has been replaced with a Garrett GTP30 Gas Turbine.
GARRETT GTP30
50+ B.H.P.
58000 R.P.M.
Reduction Gearbox....8000 R.P.M.
Radial Inflow Impeller
Bendix/Seintilla Single Igniter Ignition
KA7MPX Custom Built Fluid Drive
The above picture was taken just after I mounted the turbine to the mower body. As this is a work in progress....I will be posting addtional pictures as I complete work on this project. When finished, this will be a fully operational turbine powered riding lawnmower complete with a 48" 3-blade mowing deck. And yes...I will be mowing my lawn with it !!!