Sourcing power for UHF

**LRDTD5** · 7th December 2010, 08:50 PM

Hi guys putting a UHF in, just wounder where the easiest point to source power from, for the unit???
2001 disco TD5

**Fluids** · 7th December 2010, 09:21 PM

Fusebox. Under the drivers side access panel. Will be some live/keyed live spade terminals you can use.

**LRDTD5** · 7th December 2010, 09:56 PM

Thanks Kev.. do u recommend live or aux power?

Tombie · 7th December 2010, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by Yanikay

Thanks Kev.. do u recommend live or aux power?

Live

So you don't have to leave ignition on.
I never turn mine off and the vehicle sits for days undriven

**AussieAub** · 8th December 2010, 10:04 AM

Mines wired directly to the battery with an in-line fuse.
Best source of power!!

**Fluids** · 8th December 2010, 10:47 AM

Like Tombie said, I'd go live power ... you don't want to have the key in the ignition to use the UHF !

**LRDTD5** · 8th December 2010, 06:02 PM

Thanks guys... live it is....

**Hendrik** · 11th December 2010, 10:41 PM

I prefer accessory power, I like knowing everything is off when I lock the car. Think about it, 80% of the time you use your UHF whilst driving would it kill you to turn the key to accessory to use it for the rest of the time?

**offrdn** · 12th December 2010, 06:07 AM

Depends on the radio mine can drag 20amps on full power and is straight to the battery

**RR P38** · 12th December 2010, 06:24 AM

I use one of the GME 3000 units (super small, size of a pack of smokes) I took power from the light circuit in front of the sunroof.
Have mounted it passengers side (so my son plays with it) above the sun visor.
The radio is a beautiful snug fit up there, when the mike is up there you dont even see it.
It is that well hidden it cant be seen from outside the Disco.

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