w2txb
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I will take delivery on a new Ram 2500 Diesel this week and need to (of course) connect power to run an ICOM ID-5100A (VHF/UHF ham radio) transceiver. In most "conventional" vehicles, I connect directly to the battery and chassis ground. With the two batteries in the Ram truck, should this be done? If so, which of the two batteries should provide power to the radio? If, not, is there a common 12 VDC (+) terminal (some vehicles have them near the fuse block input)?
Once I have the power figured out, the next part will be which antenna to use (Larsen "on glass" KG-2/70 is a possibility, unless I can find a way to neatly run a cable from the NMO mag mount into the cab.
Any ideas are very much appreciated.
Once I have the power figured out, the next part will be which antenna to use (Larsen "on glass" KG-2/70 is a possibility, unless I can find a way to neatly run a cable from the NMO mag mount into the cab.
Any ideas are very much appreciated.