Definitely OT VHF Radio Install..Ford F250

[kode-niner]

How about this way?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... I5zk#t=110

[SHEEPMAN!]

Thanks troops. Done deal. I just needed another set of hands. Used the grommet behind the passenger door hinge. Wired battery direct with 15A in-line fuse.
Typical ranch deal...used a piece of heavy weed eater string to find the route then taped and pulled my leads.
Now to remember to shut it off.

[Shawn]

I started this late in the day and was basically whining.

Well,, Let's drop that H and turn whining into winning

Edit

Weed eater string as a fishtape..Bravo!

[SHEEPMAN!]

Ummmm, I used Kapton tape. Does that give me more points?

[Shawn]

You only get one point per good job...

Ask any woman, they will tell you the same thing.

[Azrial]

I am not a fan of the Cigarette Lighter approach as they do not normally carry enough voltage to be reliable. The pros that hook up 2-ways and heavy duty stereo amps usually run a fused lead directly to the battery, so do I.

I have 4 Two-Way radios in my Truck, one is 110 watts...

[Shawn]

110watts..That's rather powerful...What band?

[Azrial]

110watts..That's rather powerful...What band?

It is a Astro Spectra 9000 VHF (136-174 MHz). I use it for Ham, Business, Marine and some old "State band" stuff. I am also thinking of putting a 10,11,12 Meter in there, that is 125 Watts, but I would not key both at the same time, even with the new HD Alternator I just put in!

[teo]

I am not a fan of the Cigarette Lighter approach as they do not normally carry enough voltage to be reliable. The pros that hook up 2-ways and heavy duty stereo amps usually run a fused lead directly to the battery, so do I.

I have 4 Two-Way radios in my Truck, one is 110 watts...

Actually, its not the voltage that affect on that specific circuit. Its the current flow on the line but of course its the question how you wired it up. In parallel circuit the voltage has no change only the current and on series the voltage will drop. Can you imagine how much current that flow on the circuit in order to burn the element on cigarette lighter. Has anybody here got a table for cable sizing on a car. I do have but its for building under NEC standard.

teo

[Azrial]

Actually, its not the voltage that affect on that specific circuit. Its the current flow on the line but of course its the question how you wired it up. In parallel circuit the voltage has no change only the current and on series the voltage will drop. Can you imagine how much current that flow on the circuit in order to burn the element on cigarette lighter. Has anybody here got a table for cable sizing on a car. I do have but its for building under NEC standard. teo

I know Teo, my bad... I meant to say AMPERAGE, and I need more then 15 to 20 Amps.