Thanks again for the info.
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 3:23 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: MFJ power pole devices
I would be cautious about using MFJ brand so called power poles. And it's
not because I have any particular bias against MFJ stuff.
However, because they are a knock off, they don't always fit together as
well as the original kind.
If the two metal strips inside the connecters aren't very snug together,
they will heat up like crazy and I've personally felt a set that melted
because of this problem...also, the springiness of the metal tabs doesn't
last very long with the MFJ variety of the power poles...the metal used is
cheaper and less durable than with the original anderson power poles.
Where you can make a direct connection to a binding post, do it rather than
inserting an additional choke point into your power wires.
Otherwise, spend the extra few bucks and get high quality Anderson power
poles and not knock off versions that aren't well made and can cause serious
issues.
I use anderson power poles on most of my 13.8v stuff, but they are high
quality and only used because any time I need to set mobile radios up in a
vehicle or heaven forbid, an ARES type event or call out, they have to have
power poles for interconnectivity.
I'd be a little hesitant to use knock off versions of the rig runner power
distribution system as well for the same reasons. yeah, they're way
cheaper, but there is a reason they are way cheaper.
just my two cents as always hi.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
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From: "Don Risavy, Jr.; NR4DR" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 7:57 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: MFJ power pole devices
> Thanks to you and everyone else for all the good tips and info as
> hadn't check out anywhere else except on MFJ and their prices were
> quite within my budget; but, might find the Rig runner as cheap
> somewhere else.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 8:48 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: MFJ power pole devices
>
> The Rig Runner's are made by West Mountain Radio and sold by all the
> major outlets. West Mountain also has the Rig Blaster line, which
> are sound card interfaces, and this is probably where the confusion
> arises.
>
> There are other brands out there, such as MFJ, Saratoga, etc. See what
> suits your needs and budget.
>
>
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
> On 5/14/2014 9:39 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>> Don:
>>
>> I got my Rigrunner from Ham Radio Outlet, but I'm sure they are
>> available from the other major ham radio equipment stores as well,
>> such s AES, R and L Electronics, Universal Radio, etc..
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Don Risavy, Jr.; NR4DR
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 7:57 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: MFJ power pole devices
>>
>> Thanks as that was the ones was thinking about i.e. 30 amp ones and
>> MFJ sells a variety of them.
>> I thought the rig runner was a data terminal device not a power
>> connection device.
>> So is that one better than others and where can it be bought or
>> purchased at?
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 6:44 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: MFJ power pole devices
>>
>> Don:
>>
>> I'm not quite sure what you are referring to, but I use something
>> called a rig runner that uses Anderson power pole connections for my
>> various pieces of equipment here at the home QTH.
>>
>> You can buy different models of the rig runner, depending on how many
>> DC power connections you want, and the amperage requirements of your
>> various pieces of gear.
>>
>> The topic of Anderson Power Poles has come up on this list
>> occasionally, and opinions vary. But, I have found them to be
>> extremely useful for connecting and interchanging various pieces of
> equipment as needed.
>>
>> The power poles themselves come in various sizes, but the most
>> commonly-used is the 30-amp variety.
>>
>> The advantage of power poles, in my view, is that if they are
>> assembled correctly, you cannot reverse polarity, and risk damaging
>> your
> equipment.
>>
>> I have a really handy crimping tool purchased from West Mountain
>> Radio which is very useful for attaching the needed terminals to my
>> various DC power leads, and find that, as long as I carefully and
>> properly label my power leads before doing the assembly work, my
>> efforts are usually very successful.
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Don Risavy, Jr.; NR4DR
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 7:30 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: MFJ power pole devices
>>
>> Wondered if anyone has owned and or used any of the MFJ power pole
>> devices that they sell for adding extra connections to a single power
>> supply as think they said they were the Anderson power pole lines and
>> how well do they work as was thinking about buying one of them or
>> something like it so can connect more than one radio to my power supply.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> 73 Don nr4dr
>>
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