The short answer is that too much voltage drop on transmit puts
radios in an operational configuration where they produce more
IMD and other bad things.
Any connection in the power supply will introduce additional
resistance. At the current levels used during 100W transmission,
it doesn't take much to cause a significant voltage drop.
For example: 20 amps with a 0.05 ohm resistance. E=IR.
20*0.05==>1 volt.
When you use a RigRunner system, you have added 2 additional
PowerPole connectors plus the resistance of the automotive blade
type fuse. That is not good.
To find out what is happening in your system, use a volt meter
to measure the voltage drop over every connection. You might be
surprised. I was surprised at the cost of a single automotive
blade fuse in my solar+battery system. And all of them add up.
73 Bill AE6JV
On 4/25/20 at 10:15 AM, [email protected] (Don Schroder) wrote:
Is it safe to run my K2 using Anderson Power Pole connections, and/or RigRunner
equipment?
For my info, what is the reason for NOT using them?
I’m rewiring, and I want to do it right!
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408-348-7900 | music is how we decorate time.
www.pwpconsult.com | -Jean-Michel Basquiat
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