Another nice thing about the Rig Runner is that each connector is fused.
A large value fuse at the input and each output connector fused
individually, all using blade type fuses.
Other brands may offer this as well and it is a nice feature.
73, Steve KW3A
On 5/15/2014 12:36 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
> I agree with Colin here.
>
> Go with the name-brand Anderson power poles, and the Rigrunner made by West
> Mountain Radio.
>
> The extra bucks you spend now will be worth it later in terms of avoiding
> unwanted and unnecessary headaches.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 4:23 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
> --------------------------------------------------
> 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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