Caterpillar #1
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Anyone know if Volvo has wiring already installed in these trucks, mostly a 12v power source plug hidden somewhere to avoid installing a converter.
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Volvo a30g 2 way radio.
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sfrs4
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There is a 12v socket (actually listed as 14v ) in the roof lining on your righthand side next to the interior light
sfrs4
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Also there is a convertor to supply that power point under the dash on the left hand side
Careful about cigarette lighter circuits. They don’t typically have the ability to supply a lot of amperage. On my backhoe (which is 13.8 volts), I ran 10 gauge wires directly to the battery, and fused as close to the battery as possible. Then fed the ham radio I installed with that. If you have to convert another voltage, I would buy a converter that will supply the necessary amperage needed, and run a heavy enough gauge, copper hot and ground from there.
My 50 watt radio wants 10 amps. Most short wave radios want 20. 10 gauge can handle 30 for short runs.
i listen to the ham radio when I am digging.
My 50 watt radio wants 10 amps. Most short wave radios want 20. 10 gauge can handle 30 for short runs.
i listen to the ham radio when I am digging.
sfrs4
Senior Member
The Volvo Convertor is there to run the radio and reverse cameras so I would think the supply from the converter will be ample and it has 4 seperate outputs to keep things clean, but good point for other machines.