| DC Power Connections Made Easy
A RIGrunner is the most convenient and safest way to connect all your
12 VDC equipment to a power source. It is a 13.8 VDC power panel
that uses the excellent Anderson Powerpole®
connectors. Standardize all of your 12 VDC connections using the
amateur radio ARES & RACES, RSGB, ARRL Powerpole®
system. Contact us for industrial versions up to 55 VDC!
West Mountain Radio offers RIGrunners for every station and
every budget. The table below can assist you while determining
which RIGrunner suits your needs. To learn more about specific
models, click on the model name within the table.
RIGrunner Features
Anderson Powerpole Connectors Provide Interoperability for
Emergency Communications
- Our Powerpole® configuration conforms to the
ARES, RACES, RSGB standard, and ARRL recommendation for high
current 12VDC connectors.
- Safe secure, HOT CONNECT, polarized, color keyed,
genderless connector system.
- No messy binding posts, frayed wire connections, black
tape or short circuits!
- A full array of quick change Powerpole® power
supply, extension and adapter cables available
High Current Capability
- High current! More than enough 12 V power for your
station. Pick the appropriate model
- Each outlet may be used at full ratings: transceivers,
amplifiers or any accessory
- The 8012 is conservatively rated at 80 amps total with
any outlet good to 40 amps
- Models 40xx are conservatively rated at 40 amps total
with any outlet good to 40 amps
- 4004, 4005, 4008 & 4012 models can use any output jack
as the power input with full ratings
Protected with Readily Available ATC/ATO Fuses
- Each outlet is individually fused with automotive ATC/ATO
fuses. Shipped with appropriate fuses installed
- Fuses are quick change; accessible from the outside
using high quality fuse holders
- ATC/ATO auto fuses are easy to get and are available in
10 values from 1 to 40 amps
Power Monitoring and Alerts
- Precision window comparator quick status power monitor,
makes a voltage problem obvious
- LED over and under voltage indicators instantly indicate
a problem, without interpretation
- An audio alert is configurable to alarm on overvoltage
or under voltage (both on 4010, 8012, 4012 & 4008 only) or
may be disabled.
- Each fuse has a handy blown fuse LED illuminator to show
short circuit problems instantly
RF Suppression
- RF suppression on each outlet suppresses RF leakage
between equipment. Keeps your power supply in regulation
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