New Anytone 6666

[DCC]

I just got an Anytone 6666 and what to put it in my car (2013 ford escape). Can I use the powerpoint to plug it in or hook directly to the battery? The powerpoint is on a 20A circuit.

 

[Wayfarer]

A 20A circuit will be plenty. Of course, it’s always preferable to go to the battery direct to limit the length of the run for max voltage and to limit noise pickup.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

The power port might say 20A, but I would bet dollars to doughnuts that it is connected with a 16awg wire.

 

[Eldorado828]

Yeah that radio needs amperage to fully do what it can and that won't come from an auxiliary socket. Can you, yes. Will it perform to full potential, no. As @Shadetree Mechanic said, I'd put money that those are nowhere near 12 awg wire to supply that socket.

 

[Wayfarer]

If the socket is rated for 20A, it will have 12 AWG wires. If not, then Ford is asking for a lawsuit when someone burns up their car. A good way to tell for sure is by looking up the amperage rating for the fuse in the aux socket circuit. 20A or higher and you're good to go.

FWIW, my 6666 pro hits 12A on peaks on SSB at the full 100W output and 10A full output on FM.

For a permanent installation, running wires direct to the battery is always the best way for lots of reasons regardless of what the socket says it'll handle. For a temporary installation though, you'll be fine.