I also have planned a "communications" thread that I expect your input on...... Part of what I have planned is a sustainable set up. There are just a lot of pieces to the puzzle. A lot of what I have done over the years is work for a manageable set up that does not cost an arm and a leg.

The generator is a great thing and I do have one. but if you rely on it you better have the means to support it and that is my rub. Solar is a very workable solution here in CO.