West Mountain Radio Video Tutorials

All West Mountain Radio Video Tutorials come in two video formats: .wmv for Windows Media Player and .m4v for Quick Time Player and Apple devices. The default format used on our website is .wmv. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (WMRTube) to stay updated on the latest videos.

Choosing the Correct Battery

Section of Our Series: A Communications Uninterruptible Power Supply the West Mountain Radio Way

You will:

  • Learn how to select the right battery for your uninterruptible power supply
  • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of AGM and gel cell batteries

Formats: .wmv (Windows Media Player), .m4v (Quick Time Player and Apple devices) 		Choosing the Correct Battery Video Tutorial
View Now | Duration: 5:32

DC Power. The West Mountain Radio Way

Section of Our Series: A Communications Uninterruptible Power Supply the West Mountain Radio Way

You will:

  • Learn about the individual products that West Mountain Radio offers for a UPS system
  • See how to create a UPS system and see the system working in action

Formats: .wmv (Windows Media Player), .m4v (Quick Time Player and Apple devices) 		DC Power Video Tutorial
View Now | Duration: 7:41

Going Digital Video Tutorial

Watch the West Mountain Radio produced video that will introduce you to the RIGblaster, the leader in sound card interfaces

You will learn how RIGblasters:

  • Easily interface PC to leading manufacturer's radios
  • Perform rig control using Ham Radio Deluxe software
  • Simplify RTTY and keyboard CW communication

Formats: .wmv (Windows Media Player), .m4v (Quick Time Player and Apple devices) 		Going Digital Video Tutorial
View Now | Duration: 4:08

Portable PSK31 QRP Station, DroidPSK, Wireless with Elecraft KX2 and RIGblaster Blue

Learn about building a low-power, portable, QRP station using an Elecraft KX2, a West Mountain Radio RIGblaster Blue, and a cheap Android tablet.

 View Now | Duration: 4:07

Reorganizing the Ham Shack Cabling

Part 1: Learn how to organize your ham shack with the RIGrunner 4012.

 View Now | Duration: 10:00

Part 2: This video represents 20 hours of work to reorganize the "shack".

 View Now | Duration: 11:51

Powerpole® Video Tutorial

Switch your shack to Powerpole® connectors!

You will learn:

  • The benefits of using Powerpole® connectors
  • How West Mountain Radio can supply you with everything for switching to Powerpole® connectors

Formats: .wmv (Windows Media Player), .m4v (Quick Time Player and Apple devices) 		Powerpole® Video Tutorial
View Now | Duration: 3:59

Powerpole® Connector and PWRcrimp Video Tutorial

Assemble ARES and RACES standard polarity protected connectors in minutes!

You will:

  • Learn how to select the properly rated Powerpole® terminal
  • Understand the advantages of professionally rolled crimped vs. soldered terminals
  • See how to use PWRcrimp to properly crimp and align 15, 30 and 45A Powerpole® terminals
  • Go through a step-by-step example, from bare zip cord to polarity protected connector in minutes

Formats: .wmv (Windows Media Player), .m4v (Quick Time Player and Apple devices) 		PWRcrimp Video Tutorial
View Now | Duration: 4:18

Please click here for more information on Powerpole® Connectors.

Powerpole® is a registered trademark of Anderson Power Products.
Powerpole® Connector Features & Benefits
  • Genderless Housings: Provide simplified assembly and minimize the number of components
  • Stackable Modular Housings: Available in four sizes to right size your connection need
  • Connection Versatility: Contacts for wire, PCB, or busbar all fit into the same housings
  • Low Resistance Connection: Silver or tin plated contacts inside housings that strongly force the contacts together
  • Color Coded Housings: Help ensure that connectors are assembled and mated correctly
  • Self Securing Design: Stainless steel springs create a robust force between the contacts that holds the connector in the mated condition, but allows it to be quickly disconnected.
Powerpole® Connectors
  15A 30A 45A
Amps (UL) Per Pole 0 to 55 0 to 55 0 to 55
Volts (UL) Per Pole 600 600 600
Wire Gauge (AWG) 20 - 16 16 - 12 14 - 10
Touchsafe
Polarized Housing		 Yes
Yes		 Yes
Yes		 Yes
Yes
PDF Files
Links		 Data Sheet
http://www.andersonpower.com/
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