If it is indeed an accesory port as opposed to the actual dash cigarette
lighter socket, possibly checking the actual wiring to the socket might give
an idea as to the capabilities. Also, contacting the manufacturer of said
vehicle could also help.

In general, the concept of the cigarette lighter plug is not a bad idea,
PROVIDED that the wiring from the device requiring power and the wiring to
the socket itself is more than adequate. For 12v related applications, it
is too bad that this is not utlized more. Again, for those who want to
read differently into this, I am saying the concept is a good idea, but
current manufacture of such sockets are less than to be desired.

My next truck, I am going to wire quite a few of them in there, with
adequate wiring, at least for the stuff requiring 15amps or less, with the
source for those sockets coming from the battery direct.



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Ryan, KC8PMX
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"VHFRadioBuff" wrote in message
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Thanks for the replies. I'm really trying avoid hooking the radio up to
the
battery. I've got it hooked up to the battery in my other car right now,
but
will be switching over to the Sable soon. I'll have to check the owner's
manual
to see if it says what the amp rating is for the Sable.
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Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com

Why not wire in a bank of PowerPoles instead. Much neater and smaller
installation. I use PowerPoles on everything now.

Dick - W6CCD

On Wed, 1 Oct 2003 00:09:36 -0400, "Ryan, KC8PMX"
wrote:


My next truck, I am going to wire quite a few of them in there, with
adequate wiring, at least for the stuff requiring 15amps or less, with the
source for those sockets coming from the battery direct.

Why not wire in a bank of PowerPoles instead. Much neater and smaller
installation. I use PowerPoles on everything now.

Dick - W6CCD

Because my car has an accessory port and I am not about to go "hamifying" my
car, short of a dualband antenna and a radio with a remote mount head.
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73! de Andy KC2SSB - WPYI880 (GMRS)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com

On 02 Oct 2003 12:39:14 GMT, pamme (VHFRadioBuff)
wrote:

Why not wire in a bank of PowerPoles instead. Much neater and smaller
installation. I use PowerPoles on everything now.

Dick - W6CCD

Because my car has an accessory port and I am not about to go "hamifying" my
car, short of a dualband antenna and a radio with a remote mount head.
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73! de Andy KC2SSB - WPYI880 (GMRS)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com

I was responding to Andy KC2SSB who said, and I quote, "My next truck,
I am going to wire quite a few of them in there, with adequate wiring,
at least for the stuff requiring 15amps or less, with the source for
those sockets coming from the battery direct."

Dick - W6CCD

I was responding to Andy KC2SSB who said, and I quote, "My next truck,
I am going to wire quite a few of them in there, with adequate wiring,
at least for the stuff requiring 15amps or less, with the source for
those sockets coming from the battery direct."

You weren't replying to ME (KC2SSB), you were replying to someone else.
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73! de Andy KC2SSB - WPYI880 (GMRS)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com

On 02 Oct 2003 13:50:28 GMT, pamme (VHFRadioBuff)
wrote:

I was responding to Andy KC2SSB who said, and I quote, "My next truck,
I am going to wire quite a few of them in there, with adequate wiring,
at least for the stuff requiring 15amps or less, with the source for
those sockets coming from the battery direct."

You weren't replying to ME (KC2SSB), you were replying to someone else.
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73! de Andy KC2SSB - WPYI880 (GMRS)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com

You are right. It was Ryan KC8PMX that I was responding to. My point
was that I was NOT responding to your question. Just a little mix up
in names. Sorry.

Dick

On 02 Oct 2003 13:50:28 GMT, pamme (VHFRadioBuff)
wrote:

I was responding to Andy KC2SSB who said, and I quote, "My next truck,
I am going to wire quite a few of them in there, with adequate wiring,
at least for the stuff requiring 15amps or less, with the source for
those sockets coming from the battery direct."

You weren't replying to ME (KC2SSB), you were replying to someone else.
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73! de Andy KC2SSB - WPYI880 (GMRS)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com

You are right. It was Ryan KC8PMX that I was responding to. My point
was that I was NOT responding to your question. Just a little mix up
in names. Sorry.

Dick

I was responding to Andy KC2SSB who said, and I quote, "My next truck,
I am going to wire quite a few of them in there, with adequate wiring,
at least for the stuff requiring 15amps or less, with the source for
those sockets coming from the battery direct."

You weren't replying to ME (KC2SSB), you were replying to someone else.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
73! de Andy KC2SSB - WPYI880 (GMRS)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com

On 02 Oct 2003 12:39:14 GMT, pamme (VHFRadioBuff)
wrote:

Why not wire in a bank of PowerPoles instead. Much neater and smaller
installation. I use PowerPoles on everything now.

Dick - W6CCD

Because my car has an accessory port and I am not about to go "hamifying" my
car, short of a dualband antenna and a radio with a remote mount head.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
73! de Andy KC2SSB - WPYI880 (GMRS)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com

I was responding to Andy KC2SSB who said, and I quote, "My next truck,
I am going to wire quite a few of them in there, with adequate wiring,
at least for the stuff requiring 15amps or less, with the source for
those sockets coming from the battery direct."

Dick - W6CCD

Trying locating one of the grommets on the firewall and feed a fairly decent
wire (two conductor wire) to the battery that way. No damage if you are
using an existing source entry point. Works well especially for those
leasing a vehicle.
If it is large enough, you might also be able to run other devices as well.


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"VHFRadioBuff" wrote in message
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Why not wire in a bank of PowerPoles instead. Much neater and smaller
installation. I use PowerPoles on everything now.

Dick - W6CCD

Because my car has an accessory port and I am not about to go "hamifying"
my
car, short of a dualband antenna and a radio with a remote mount head.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
73! de Andy KC2SSB - WPYI880 (GMRS)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
http://vhfradiobuff.tripod.com