[INFOTEC]

Hi all, does anyone know what these battery connectors are called and if they are available anywhere? I'm installing a ham radio in my X3 and would love to keep the wiring super clean and as stock looking as possible (even though it won't be visible) Any assistance is much appreciated.

[Peter_R]

Why not take a supply from the fuse box in the cabin or in the trunk?

[No1PC]

Originally Posted by Peter_R

Why not take a supply from the fuse box in the cabin or in the trunk?

The trick to our add-in cb/ham/commercial radio installs are:

- need a connection/source of 'ignition'/run state power - either with enough current to run the accessory, or operate a relay to handle battery power to the accessory

- need accessible connection points in general

- 'hacking'/tapping at the tight fuse locations can get messy/ugly

[BIG_KID]

Prob a salvage yard

[tracer bullet]

There are plug-in fuses that can provide power (and be fused). If you can find a spot that is... I used one to power a seat heater in my last winter beater for a while.

Otherwise I'd go for main power and used switch to turn on a relay.

I suppose you already know these ideas...