We spend countless hours comparing radios, antennas, coax, tuners, and accessories. But how much attention do we give to the one thing that makes all of it work: power?
Your radio may say 100 watts on the box, but is your power system actually allowing it to deliver 100 watts? In this session, we’ll explore the often-overlooked role power plays in station performance. We’ll look at power supplies, batteries, voltage drop, wire sizing, connectors, current requirements, and what really happens to your radio as voltage falls under load.
Presenter Bio
Dale Henninger was first licensed in 2017. His ham radio passions include POTA park activations, building high-performance portable rigs, and bringing new hams into the hobby. Dale is a Senior Director at CHS, Inc., where he leads the IT Global Infrastructure team. Dale is the treasurer for the Minnesota Amateur Radio Consortium and the Program Manager for the North Star Radio Convention.