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Motorola Astro Spectra W4 Installation

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Hello Everyone,
I'm installing a Motorola Astro Spectra W4 VHF (Model Number: T04KLF9PW4AN) in my vehicle for Amateur & Public Safety use. There are two wires on the back of the control head. One is Green & the other is Orange. Every place I've read is a little bit different but from what I have gathered Connecting both the Green & Orange wire to the ignition switch will turn the radio on & off with the ignition correct?
 

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I just want to double check this. Would it be okay to install this 110Watt radio with 8Ga. Wire and a 30amp MIDI Fuse. with 3amp Fuses for the green and orange Control Head wires?
 

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I just want to double check this. Would it be okay to install this 110Watt radio with 8Ga. Wire and a 30amp MIDI Fuse. with 3amp Fuses for the green and orange Control Head wires?

I use one or two amp fuses in the Green, 'receive' and Orange 'transmit' leads.
 
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