Replacing a 2000 GTL's power cable with a 3 prong cable?

[Astrogoth13]

The power wire on this Cobra 2000 is bad, but the radio is near perfect. So, I got a three conductor cable this morning. I plan to connect the ground wire to the metal body of the radio. Since that part is grounded through the antenna coax and a ground wire anyhow I see no problem. It might improve reception a little bit but mostly it's a more durable power cable and that's why I picked that one.


Before I plug it in am I missing something?

 

[prcguy]

What you plan on doing sounds fine. What I usually do is install a Corcom AC line filter with IEC socket so any computer type power cord will work. You would only need a very small Corcom like 1A or even just an IEC socket for the back of the radio. Makes things real nice and up to date. Here is one version of a Corcom filter: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Corcom-3EF...978710&hash=item5909227111:g:y84AAOSwIzFalAOT
prcguy

The power wire on this Cobra 2000 is bad, but the radio is near perfect. So, I got a three conductor cable this morning. I plan to connect the ground wire to the metal body of the radio. Since that part is grounded through the antenna coax and a ground wire anyhow I see no problem. It might improve reception a little bit but mostly it's a more durable power cable and that's why I picked that one.


Before I plug it in am I missing something?

 

[Astrogoth13]

What you plan on doing sounds fine. What I usually do is install a Corcom AC line filter with IEC socket so any computer type power cord will work. You would only need a very small Corcom like 1A or even just an IEC socket for the back of the radio. Makes things real nice and up to date. Here is one version of a Corcom filter: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Corcom-3EF...978710&hash=item5909227111:g:y84AAOSwIzFalAOT
prcguy

You sir are a fine human being. I like your idea better than my idea!

Thank you!

 

[prcguy]

If you do this you can mount the filter from the inside of the radio out, or the outside in. I recommend the outside in and you just have make a rectangular hole the OD of the filter. That way the plastic lip of the filter hides any ragged edges of the hole you made. Otherwise inside out you need to cut a very precise size opening and you will see any mistakes. Plus the filter will ground through the mounting screws (if the back of the radio is metal) so you only have to connect the two wires inside the radio.

I have a bunch of old radios and equipment that I upgraded with IEC power cords.

Your welcome.

You sir are a fine human being. I like your idea better than my idea!

Thank you!