Tahoe...

Post by **batdude** » Sat Jan 04, 2003 9:52 am

well, most of you have seen my truck.

i need to figure out some way of preventing power cycles to the radios during the initial startup of the truck.

something cheap, i hope.

i bought a "start-guard" unit some time ago, but it's only good for 20 AMPS, TOTAL CURRENT... like "normal duty" radio current is max 20A.

i have the following in the truck:

2 MCS 2000's 110w (turned down to 60)
1 VHF Astro
1 800 Astro
1 x9k low band (turned down to 75w)

all radio power is coming from the battery direct, all ignition sense wires tie direct to a distribution box under the rear seat

doug

gws · Post by **gws** » Sat Jan 04, 2003 1:20 pm

How about a seperate battery. Dont go to the starting battery and your have no voltage drop durig ignition.

PCSAR 4x4 652 · Post by **PCSAR 4x4 652** » Sat Jan 04, 2003 4:28 pm

How about a Master Switch control in the cab, like the Ambulances use. These are 200 amp switches and should be sufficient to run all your gear through. This is also a security item that enables you to turn everything off when you leave the kids in the truck.
After you start the truck, engage the switch to power up the gear.