[Boatanchors] BMW Mini Automobile Radio Installation query

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Dealer told me (not BMW) pos to battery, neg to frame or engine----
> 
> On Sat, 8 Sep 2018 11:56:06 -0400
> jeff <jeffv at op.net> wrote:
> 
> > On 09/08/2018 06:03 AM, "Yongsurk Lee, HL1FB" wrote:
> > > where is the best spot to tap a 13.8V DC to use a mobile radio?
> > > 
> > > Current draw is about 7A max for the radio.
> > 
> > I remember reading the best place in terms of noise and current is the 
> > battery. Failing that, the fusebox itself. Make sure you're fused.
> 
>    I don't have experience with many mobiles, but my Alinco would take
> fused power from the battery and then a power sense line (likely from
> the fuse box) to control the radio On/Off depending on whether the key
> was on.
> 
>    That said, installation recommendations for the radio should be in
> the manual, and as I haven't owned a mini in over 40 years I wouldn't
> have any idea about the current model.
> 
>    Ron VE8RT
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