On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 21:19:36 GMT, "Uncle Klattu" rluc@[no
spam]verizon.net wrote:

Hello -
Newbie question for the group: I am trying to install a CB radio in my
vehicle. The radio is a Cobra 18 WXST II. The power cord supplied with the
unit has 3 permanent wires - the normal black wire [for the ground], the red
wire [to power the unit] and an orange wire for ??? I am stumped - the
owners manual makes no mention of this 3rd wire in the installation
instructions, the radio manufacturer has no info on their FAQ's on their
website. Any idea's/help from this group would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Uncle Klattu.


I believe the red wire provides power to the radio for
receive/transmit, the orange provides power to the memory so the
channel doesn't reset when the car is turned off. Normally, you'd
hook the radio power lead to a switchable power tap (acc circuit) and
the memory lead will be connected to a continous (non-switched, or
"batt") power tap...


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