Bob:

Are you saying that this voltage drop problem is true with the powergate 
also?

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Tinney" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: rig runner question


> Hi Tom,
> I use parallel connectors sold by
> www.powerwerx.comm
> Some problems with the rig runners are that each line is fused which can
> cause a slight voltage drop, and I don't like the voltage drop of the
> automatic model.  These connector strips are all connected together so you
> hook one up to your power sorce and the rest are live at full voltage and 
> at
> a substantial price savings.
> Bob, [log in to unmask], K8LR
> Skype name:  bobtinn
> Live Long and Prosper!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:57 PM
> Subject: Re: rig runner question
>
>
>    Richard:
>
> The basic rig runner is probably all that I'd need, although I'd have to
> check out the amperage ratings just to be sure.
>
> Time to do some more research.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:53 PM
> Subject: Re: rig runner question
>
>
>> Hi Tom;
>> There are a number of different versions which will vary in price
>> depending
>> upon the amperage and the number of items you plan to connect. It
>> basically
>> lets you connect a number of items via power poles to your power supply
>> and
>> each connection is fused and rated for a particular amperage.  I believe
>> that they start around $70 and move up as the amperage and number of 
>> items
>> increases.  The basic unit allows you to connect five items.
>> Richard
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:44 PM
>> Subject: rig runner question
>>
>>
>> John or anyone:
>>
>> I've heard several folks mention the rig runner as a way to switch 
>> quickly
>> from AC to DC power, should the commercial power go off.
>>
>> What has been everyone's experience with the rig runner, and what is it's
>> approximate cost?
>>
>> I seem to recall that this is available at West Mountain Radio too.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>
>