Funny you should mention the 'power it up' possibility. UPS refused to accept a radio heading back to Kenwood from me for warranty service....because I couldn't power it up! Not that I could have, anyway....The '100D is a 13.8 volt rig! Sheesh! I sent it by priority mail (actually goes at the same time in the same planes and trucks as the US Mail) for $5. Bill WA3RA