Satellite Radio antennas
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Jim Godward
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>>It could be a good place to think about building a 12V power center. <<
If you are getting serious about this consider "RigBlaster" as a potential. we use them for our radios etc. in the Amateur radio community.
If you are getting serious about this consider "RigBlaster" as a potential. we use them for our radios etc. in the Amateur radio community.
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Smoky
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Jim:
Just curious, what is rigmaster? Do they have a web site?
Just curious, what is rigmaster? Do they have a web site?
beekay
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I kept finding ham radio stuff when searching for "rigblaster".
I have 2 12volt connectors, but I would like to have a clean way to put 4 devices or more in the front of the truck. Jim, any further on the RigBlaster would be excellent!
bk
I have 2 12volt connectors, but I would like to have a clean way to put 4 devices or more in the front of the truck. Jim, any further on the RigBlaster would be excellent!
bk
John From Detroit
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Well, Rigblasters are sold for ham radio use, though to be honest they can be used for any 12vdc distribution up to 30 amp loads
http://www.westmountainradio.com/index.html#
That's the folks who make it... You can order direct. You will want the crimping tool, it's not cheap, but it gives the best crimp I've ever seen when properly used
Here is another manafacturer of a very simular product, Saratoga Power Panels... they use the same connectors
http://www.saratogaham.com/
I find these to be very useful as 12 volt power strips. Very easy to connect/disconnect equipment and to move it from vehicle to vechicle so long as it's equiped with a strip
http://www.westmountainradio.com/index.html#
That's the folks who make it... You can order direct. You will want the crimping tool, it's not cheap, but it gives the best crimp I've ever seen when properly used
Here is another manafacturer of a very simular product, Saratoga Power Panels... they use the same connectors
http://www.saratogaham.com/
I find these to be very useful as 12 volt power strips. Very easy to connect/disconnect equipment and to move it from vehicle to vechicle so long as it's equiped with a strip
Jim Godward
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I think John covered it nicely and sorry I forgot the URL!
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John/Jim,
To connect to one of those panels, do you need flat spade-type connectors?
To connect to one of those panels, do you need flat spade-type connectors?
beekay
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Thanks! that looks exactly like what I need.
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Jim Godward
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Tom,
>>To connect to one of those panels, do you need flat spade-type connectors?<<
No, you need Anderson Power poles. The URL I have posted probably will answer everything except price. I don't have current ones and I forgot what I paid last year in CA when I bought a bag full!!
http://www.andersonpower.com/products/pdf/stdpp_assy.pdf
>>To connect to one of those panels, do you need flat spade-type connectors?<<
No, you need Anderson Power poles. The URL I have posted probably will answer everything except price. I don't have current ones and I forgot what I paid last year in CA when I bought a bag full!!
http://www.andersonpower.com/products/pdf/stdpp_assy.pdf
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Ah, got it, thanks Jim.
John From Detroit
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The Rig Runner kits come with power poles. You should get the crimper too
You can order additional power poles from either of the URLS I posted
You can order additional power poles from either of the URLS I posted
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Thanks John.
RobertandKiki
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I have a fiberglass roof so I just put the Sirius Sat antenna against the inside of roof in one of the cabinets - works great...
I have the Sirius setup in the rv and I get crap for reception!! The antenna is on the dash of my cls A. Sometimes I get good signal, mostly not. Sirius tech help says to place the antenna on mylar strips if its not attached to a metal roof for grounding (magnetic antenna). Im going to try attaching mylar tape and antenna to the inside upper cabinet instead of drilling to roof.
RobertandKiki
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I took a small piece of sheet metal & wedged it in the upper corner of one cabinet & sit the magnetic unit on that....
John From Detroit
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For the person who says his antenna does not work......
There are very likely places in your MH where an antenna may not work well... This may be due to metal in the neighborhood or.. Due to electronic interference
BTW, I mentioned before that DISH network carried Sirius radio and was told I am wrong
If you have any but the lowest cost package (I think it's called all america 60 or some such) then it comes with Sirius radio as part of the package... My receiver, once I found a hot spot where I could connect, showed sirius channels.
Of course, for assorted reasons none of them worked.. yet... but that will change in a few weeks... Long about oh-dark-thirty Jan 2 2006 (the account is sleeping just now)
There are very likely places in your MH where an antenna may not work well... This may be due to metal in the neighborhood or.. Due to electronic interference
BTW, I mentioned before that DISH network carried Sirius radio and was told I am wrong
If you have any but the lowest cost package (I think it's called all america 60 or some such) then it comes with Sirius radio as part of the package... My receiver, once I found a hot spot where I could connect, showed sirius channels.
Of course, for assorted reasons none of them worked.. yet... but that will change in a few weeks... Long about oh-dark-thirty Jan 2 2006 (the account is sleeping just now)
BernieD
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John In Detroit said:
John
Let's hope no snowstorm holds you back. You are running a tight schedule ;D
RobertandKiki
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John From Detroit
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rvrrat said:
There are several different antenna designs... (As a ham radio operator who drives an All Plastic Car,I have to worry about this kind of thing) Some designs are intended for use on fiberglass/plastic/marine instalations, some need a gound plane. If your antenna needs a ground plane... You need a different antenna
I have a CB antenna IN my motor home (yes in) and due to it's design I have a 1/1 SWR... The one in my car is about 1.2/1, both are INSIDE the vehicle
