Abstract: A DC power plant generating DC power from a variety of engines including a Stirling cycle engine. The DC power plant includes a relatively small start-up power source that is discontinued after the engine is running. A method for producing DC power for a load including starting up an engine using power supplied by a relatively small power supply supplemented by a capacitor bank, providing output from the engine to a generator, producing alternating current (AC) power by the generator, converting the AC power to direct current (DC) power, disabling output of the DC power during a first set of pre-selected conditions, limiting a rate of change of current of the DC power during a second set of pre-selected conditions, reducing conducted and radiated emissions of the DC power, disconnecting the DC power from the load under a third set of pre-selected conditions, and providing the DC power to the load.

Abstract: A fishing tackle accessory for fisherman to keep fish alive in the water includes a plastic circular ring having peripherally spaced-apart pins, each with a snap hook swiveled thereto to hold the fish attached thereto. The ring includes a diametrically extending bar or handle, having a central opening. The snap hooks are movable at the free loop ends thereof into substantial alignment with the central opening such that a rope can pass through the loop ends of the snap hooks collectively holding the snap hooks together and in compact flat positioning when carrying the fish ringer. A snap clip on one end of the rope permits securing thereof to the wrist of an individual using the same or securing thereof to a post, eyelet or loop end of a bolt fastening member of a landing dock, fishing pier or boat.