I have several questions that maybe acouple of you gentleman can answer for me.
1stQ. I've recentlly aquired a Linear amp(Galaxy 250) :mrgreen: An am having my local tech guy matching it to my cobra 148 GTL. Now my question is I was speaking to my tech guy about a quick disconnect setup to my Linear. Had bought a 8 guage wires for a hook up to my battery but ran into a puzzle. The power cord coming out of the Linear read (12 AWG) now I'm assuming that means the cord is a 12 Guage. :? He told me if I connected the two through that method I'd litterlly melt the connection & god knows what else. So this probably mean I'll have to get some 12 guage wiring to hook up to my battery instead, right? The innards of the amp are (2X457). My tech said they are rated @ 80watts each so that means 160watts Max if everything runs smoothly which most likely will not.
2ndQ. I am trying to install this in a 2006 colombian FREIGHTLINER(work truck) an was planning on running the powercord to a connection in the fuse panel that connects directly to the batteries, good Idea? :? The other end; the neg/ground cord is still unknown yet and was wondering what would be a good suggestion. Take note the next question will determine the lenght I will probably need. :arrow:
And 3rd would be; There really is not alot of places if any to put my amp @ so I was planning to place the Linear amp right above my radio in the overhead CB hole. :shock: Now I know the 2 should not touch one another so I was thinking of putting something like a wood board or a piece of cardboard in between. :| The only thing I want to make sure of is if that will cause a problem with the amp being so close to the radio.
1stQ. I've recentlly aquired a Linear amp(Galaxy 250) :mrgreen: An am having my local tech guy matching it to my cobra 148 GTL. Now my question is I was speaking to my tech guy about a quick disconnect setup to my Linear. Had bought a 8 guage wires for a hook up to my battery but ran into a puzzle. The power cord coming out of the Linear read (12 AWG) now I'm assuming that means the cord is a 12 Guage. :? He told me if I connected the two through that method I'd litterlly melt the connection & god knows what else. So this probably mean I'll have to get some 12 guage wiring to hook up to my battery instead, right? The innards of the amp are (2X457). My tech said they are rated @ 80watts each so that means 160watts Max if everything runs smoothly which most likely will not.
2ndQ. I am trying to install this in a 2006 colombian FREIGHTLINER(work truck) an was planning on running the powercord to a connection in the fuse panel that connects directly to the batteries, good Idea? :? The other end; the neg/ground cord is still unknown yet and was wondering what would be a good suggestion. Take note the next question will determine the lenght I will probably need. :arrow:
And 3rd would be; There really is not alot of places if any to put my amp @ so I was planning to place the Linear amp right above my radio in the overhead CB hole. :shock: Now I know the 2 should not touch one another so I was thinking of putting something like a wood board or a piece of cardboard in between. :| The only thing I want to make sure of is if that will cause a problem with the amp being so close to the radio.