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wiring question
I'm ready to install a newly purchased cb in my van for an upcoming
trip. However, I want to be able to move the unit to my other car when the need arises. Is the best power source solution simply using a cigarette lighter adapter or is it better to hardwire the system in with some kind of male-female adapter/connector setup? If hardwiring is the better solution I would appreciate the best way to do this (ie what are the parts I need, schematics, etc.). Thanks in advance. |
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Geo wrote:
I'm ready to install a newly purchased cb in my van for an upcoming trip. However, I want to be able to move the unit to my other car when the need arises. Is the best power source solution simply using a cigarette lighter adapter or is it better to hardwire the system in with some kind of male-female adapter/connector setup? If hardwiring is the better solution I would appreciate the best way to do this (ie what are the parts I need, schematics, etc.). Thanks in advance. If you're only gonna use it on the highway the cig plug is fine. |
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"Steveo" wrote in message ... Geo wrote: I'm ready to install a newly purchased cb in my van for an upcoming trip. However, I want to be able to move the unit to my other car when the need arises. Is the best power source solution simply using a cigarette lighter adapter or is it better to hardwire the system in with some kind of male-female adapter/connector setup? If hardwiring is the better solution I would appreciate the best way to do this (ie what are the parts I need, schematics, etc.). Thanks in advance. If you're only gonna use it on the highway the cig plug is fine. Agreed. Landshark -- Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. |
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Before the travel date, hook the radio to the lighter plug and check,
with the motor running, that you are free of engine/alternator noise on the radio. Some will work fine and others will need filtering via the battery. You don't want surprises on your first trip. If you feel the need to go via the battery youcan find red and black zip cord at most auto sound sotres, fuse the wires on both positive and negative, but if you must, then positive only. Consider Anderson Power connectors because they are easy to install and becoming more standard. Geo wrote: I'm ready to install a newly purchased cb in my van for an upcoming trip. However, I want to be able to move the unit to my other car when the need arises. Is the best power source solution simply using a cigarette lighter adapter or is it better to hardwire the system in with some kind of male-female adapter/connector setup? If hardwiring is the better solution I would appreciate the best way to do this (ie what are the parts I need, schematics, etc.). Thanks in advance. |
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