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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.

Model Total Max Amperage Max Outlet Amperage Number of Outlets Precision Power Monitor with Audible Alert Auto Outlet Turn-On Two USB Charger Ports Horizontal Configuration
RIGrunner 8012

80 40 12      
RIGrunner 4010S

40 40 10    
RIGrunner 4012

40 40 12      
RIGrunner 4008

40 40 8      
RIGrunner 4008H

40 40 8      
RIGrunner 4004 USB

40 40 4      
RIGrunner 4005

40 40 5        
RIGrunner 4005H

40 40 5      

 

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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* All Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Most orders shipped same day.  Please call first 1-800-626-0834