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mmckenna
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I'm not aware of any, but that doesn't mean much.
Usually the mobiles have an ignition sense line that gets hooked up to a ignition switched circuit in the vehicle. Many mobiles can be programmed to turn on/off with the ignition. The Kenwood's I own have a programmable timer that you can program to turn off at a specific time after the ignition is switched off.
You could get something like a Lind shutdown timer and just install a trigger button somewhere near the radio. Set up the timer to shut off at your desired duration. Use the trigger button to send 12 volts to start the timer.
Usually the mobiles have an ignition sense line that gets hooked up to a ignition switched circuit in the vehicle. Many mobiles can be programmed to turn on/off with the ignition. The Kenwood's I own have a programmable timer that you can program to turn off at a specific time after the ignition is switched off.
You could get something like a Lind shutdown timer and just install a trigger button somewhere near the radio. Set up the timer to shut off at your desired duration. Use the trigger button to send 12 volts to start the timer.
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Simoco does.
SRM9000 series etc.
Programmable 'off' timer activated after last user input (channel change, function activation or PTT etc).
Works well.
I'm sure others have a similar ability if you delve deeply enough into the programming software.
SRM9000 series etc.
Programmable 'off' timer activated after last user input (channel change, function activation or PTT etc).
Works well.
I'm sure others have a similar ability if you delve deeply enough into the programming software.
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Motorola MCS2000. I have a few, but never noticed the setting. I used the radio in the car, & never noticed anything strange, but when I moved it into the house, I noticed it would be off after 4 hours. I never was in the car for 4 hours at a time, so this never happened. I went into the CPS, noticed the setting, & set it to infinite. Great radio by the way.
I thought I would revisit this topic and see if there were any more ideas or suggestions. Looking for radios to be using in a farming application where they get turned on and then possible left on for days or a week until the piece of equipment is used next. By that time the battery is well dead.
Cheers,
Brandon
Cheers,
Brandon
mmckenna
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Any reason you can't just use the ignition sense? Most commercial radios have this function. Just wire to a ignition controlled circuit.
I will have to look into the ChargeGuard setup a little more. All of our equipment had some sort of master toggle or ignition toggle of some sort. We could do the ignition controlled circuit but then you can't have the radio on to monitor or talk on without leaving the key on.
Cheers,
Brandon
Cheers,
Brandon
mmckenna
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OK, Then that is what the ChargeGuard is for, either that, or get a radio that has the function built in.
You can set the timer to run as long as you need, usually up to a few hours, after ignition goes off. Some even have a "reset" switch that will reset the timer if you want to use it longer.
I've been picking up Lind timers off e-bay for in the $20 range. They'll do what you want, but there are many different brands out there. Lind SDT1230 016 12VDC Terminal Block Time Delay 12min to 18 Hrs Shut Down Timer | eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ChargeGuard...110858?hash=item3f40809f4a:g:G6QAAOSwyTZUYX5k
Here ya' go, $19.95 with FREE shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Havis-Charg...627984?hash=item46448a5850:g:B5MAAOSwFGNWRQFo
I have used AC DC Industries MZL-90's for years as standard power distribution for fire and police upfits. I get our of my own truck and 15 minutes later everything shuts down. Three days later it starts without grumbling. Excellent results.
Good for the whole vehicle and no sneaky current drain when off.
If that is too much, https://www.tessco.com/products/group/90285/subgroup/90522 has 25 similar products.
Good for the whole vehicle and no sneaky current drain when off.
If that is too much, https://www.tessco.com/products/group/90285/subgroup/90522 has 25 similar products.
mmckenna
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They can be mounted under the hood without issue, if they are protected. In other words, keep it high on the firewall and you'll be OK.
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It actually depends on what you're mounting in. I've found most John Deere equipment made in the last 16 years has come from the factory with the "Business Band Radio" option (it's an option though so not all will have it). The factory wiring harness (not recommend for use with radios over 25W) is wired through ignition. You can also pull direct off of the primary ignition circuits (I've done this on a few 90's era strippers) and run to the cab. (This is also assuming a 12V system).
If running more modern GM trucks, they have what's called RAPs (Retained Accessory Power) which leaves accessories powered for either a set amount of time (until the driver's door is opened) or on the newer trucks until the controller detects a voltage fluctuation.
Finial note, I live in Texas...if the air conditioner is not on, chances are extremely high no one will be in the equipment being used.
If running more modern GM trucks, they have what's called RAPs (Retained Accessory Power) which leaves accessories powered for either a set amount of time (until the driver's door is opened) or on the newer trucks until the controller detects a voltage fluctuation.
Finial note, I live in Texas...if the air conditioner is not on, chances are extremely high no one will be in the equipment being used.
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