xtl 5000 remote head ignition wire

[Pvfire9113]

So I know I hook the red wire to the batter but where can I hook the yellow ignition wire? I have a 2007 ram truck and I'm not sure were to hook it in to. I also hooked up a 3/4 wave antenna but it close to my am fm antenna I'm not get in feed back so is it ok if it close to it? Last question has any one ever heard of a vhf radio messing with the vehicle computer to the point u have to get it flashed and re programmed?

 

[KG4INW]

The best way to find an ignition source is to probe your fuse panel with a voltmeter until you reliably find a switched fuse. You can then use a fuse tap and make sure your XTL is programmed for ignition sense. Sorry, I've installed in many different vehicles but not a Ram yet. It shouldn't be all that difficult though.

As for the antenna, it's not recommended to have it close to the AM/FM. I'd try to move it if possible.

I have heard of radios wreaking havoc on the computer. The first step would be to move your antenna away, as far as possible. After that, you could try shielding the computer. Really, the best place for any two-way antenna is squarely in the middle of the roof.

 

[Pvfire9113]

xtl5000

Ok thanks I'll move the antenna to the roof I think I know where I can get a magnetic mount.

Can the ignition wire be deactivated via programing in the radio? If so then do u just us the power button on the remote head to turn the radio on and off.

 

[KG4INW]

Yes, the software is fairly flxible when it comes to ignition sense programming. You can turn it off if you don't want it. Just remember to turn the radio off so as to not kill your battery!

 

[fineshot1]

So I know I hook the red wire to the batter but where can I hook the yellow ignition wire? I have a 2007 ram truck and I'm not sure were to hook it in to. I also hooked up a 3/4 wave antenna but it close to my am fm antenna I'm not get in feed back so is it ok if it close to it? Last question has any one ever heard of a vhf radio messing with the vehicle computer to the point u have to get it flashed and re programmed?

Red wire to constant +12V(+13.8V) battery.

Yellow wire to an ignition controlled +12V source via a fuse tap from the fuse block.

Black to negative ground.

From the Motorola CPS programming software go to "radio wide" and the advanced tab
and select "ignition switch" to "Soft Power Off" and in this way the radio will power up
when the car is started and you can also using the power button on the control head
to power up and off the radio at will.

 

[MOTOROLANUT]

The best way to find an ignition source is to probe your fuse panel with a voltmeter until you reliably find a switched fuse. You can then use a fuse tap and make sure your XTL is programmed for ignition sense. Sorry, I've installed in many different vehicles but not a Ram yet. It shouldn't be all that difficult though.

As for the antenna, it's not recommended to have it close to the AM/FM. I'd try to move it if possible.

I have heard of radios wreaking havoc on the computer. The first step would be to move your antenna away, as far as possible. After that, you could try shielding the computer. Really, the best place for any two-way antenna is squarely in the middle of the roof.

Ditto on Kg's response get that antenna off the fender and on the roof, especially with VHF.

 

[cmdrwill]

Ditto on Kg's response get that antenna off the fender and on the roof, especially with VHF.

EXACTLY!

Also a good quality 1/4 wave antenna on the roof seems to help not picking up RF in the vehicle.

 

[RKG]

And be sure to install in-line fuse holders, with fuses at 1 or 2A max, in both of these lines.