Fw: RE: [Kenwood] tm-d700 have ignition sense???

[Mike Rhodes]

Hopefully this is not a dupe but never saw it show up...
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 Terry,
   Regarding the Bosch relays, do you have part numbers available and are
 these relays available over-the-counter at places like AutoZone or NAPA?
   And, now that you have us wondering, would you care/dare to elaborate on
 your 200A mobile requirements?

 Tnx & 73 de
 Mike / W8DN

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <tvsjr@sprynet.com>
> <<<snip>>>
>
> > If you want relays, I would consider two types. Bosch makes two very
nice
> relays for vehicular use - one is rated to 35 amps and uses slip-on
> terminals, the other is rated to 70 amps and uses screw terminals. I use a
> few of each throughout my vehicle (yes, I really have that much current to
> handle - 1/0 ga. wire breakered at 200 amps) and they work flawlessly.
> Beware of solenoids, many are meant for starter applications only and are
> NOT continuous duty cycle devices. You will overheat one and start a fire
> rather quickly!
> >
> > My $0.04 (spent too many years wiring up too many vehicles...)
> >
> > 73,
> > Terry/N5RSE
>