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accessories/power from fuse box S40-V40

posted by  DavidSF on  Sat Apr 5 17:10 CST 2003
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I'm interested in installing an amateur ham radio in my S40. Originally I thought I would tap directly to the battery because the radio can draw up to 15amps. But first I want to ask if it's possible to tap into the fuse box? I think there are 15 amp fuses in the fuse box so I assume it's safe draw 15amps from there without going directly to the battery.

Does anyone have any experience in installing radios or other such accessories and using power from the fuse box?

thanks
David







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    accessories/power from fuse box S40-V40

    posted by  someone claiming to be Miker on  Mon Apr 7 13:05 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    David

    I agree with W1ZN. Go the battery direct route. It might be convenient to go the fuse box route but I believe that tapping into the fuse weakens the connection.

    What is your call OM?

    N9JOW Miker








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      accessories/power from fuse box S40-V40

      posted by  DavidSF on  Mon Apr 7 17:48 CST 2003
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      My call is kf6asc. BTW would you happen to know if the "on glass" dual-band antennas work with the S40 rear window? I asked this a while ago but nobody knew the answer...

      thanks
      David







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        accessories/power from fuse box on window antenna S40-V40

        posted by  someone claiming to be Miker on  Wed Apr 9 13:15 CST 2003 [RELATED]

        David KF6ASC

        I have yet to place an antenna on the Volvo window. I can't see why it wouldn't work. I have used them before with absolutely no problem on an Acura.
        If you are asking if the window defroster would hurt it, I wouldn't worry.

        Is there a reason why you ask ? Does the rear window have some sort of embedded metal which could cause a problem? Now I'm curious.

        Miker N9JOW







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          accessories/power from fuse box on window antenna S40-V40

          posted by  DavidSF on  Thu Apr 10 10:26 CST 2003
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          I read somewhere that "on-glass" mount antennas, or at least one particular brand, will not work on "passivated" glass. I have no idea what "passivated" glass is but the implication is that it may not work on certain types of glass.

          BTW- do you (or anyone else) have any mounting hints for an ICOM IC-207H? There doesn't seem to be a clean place to mount it.

          thanks
          David







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            accessories/power from fuse box on window antenna S40-V40

            posted by  someone claiming to be Miker on  Fri Apr 11 13:56 CST 2003 [RELATED]

            David

            Passiwhatzit? Now you got me. I wouldn't know where to start. On the other hand doesn't Volvo have a cell phone package that they put into cars? Wouldn't they also use a "on glass" antenna? I've seen them on cars around here so they must be doing something for reception/transmitting.

            207H is the separate unit with remote faceplate? Sorry to say but good luck finding a place anywhere on the dash. How about a separate arm attached to the center console ?
            They are advertised in QST or CQ magazine

            Miker

            Are you on arrl.net forwarding service?








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              accessories/power from fuse box on window antenna S40-V40

              posted by  someone claiming to be Miker on  Fri Apr 11 14:20 CST 2003 [RELATED]

              David

              Looked online and found this

              http://radioproshop.com/antennafaq.htm

              Then looked on the car directly but could not find a reference to this type of glass on MY2000 S40. Maybe the glass isn't passivated afterall.

              Miker








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    accessories/power from fuse box S40-V40

    posted by  W1ZN on  Mon Apr 7 02:49 CST 2003
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    Hi David,
    I have installed a rig in my V40. I went right to the battery. It was easy. There is a pass thru, on firewall far left upper. It is a rubber device with several pass thru holes not used. You just snip off the end to open the path.
    Good luck,
    Craig W1ZN







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