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The head unit will turn off when the ignition is off. It will come on with one (1) press of the button.Wire it to any fuse in the fuse box that is switched, like the one for the head unit.
That's what I've been doing, but I'm looking for a more stealth install. I'd like to wire it so the power is cut from the Midland radio after the engine is off. Would still like power if the ignition is set to ACC.The 12V power port (cigarette lighter) in the compartment under the sliding cover turns off with the car. Just plug an adapter into that power port and you are all set.
That's what I've been doing, but I'm looking for a more stealth install. I'd like to wire it so the power is cut from the Midland radio after the engine is off. Would still like power if the ignition is set to ACC.
I just checked the manual and I didn't see an auto-off feature. Looks like I'll have to stick with my original plan.Many radios will turn off automatically after a period of time. My ham radios do this, and it is an adjustable setting. My Yeasu was set at 2 hours from the factory. Might be worth checking the Midland for that feature, would allow you to wire it to the battery and use it without activating the vehicle ignition.
Sounds good. Now I just need to find some YouTube videos that explain the process.A fusetap into the cigarette lighter fuse will work just fine (as mentioned above), keeping the radio on with ACC, and proving the GMRS it's own dedicated fuse as well. This would also be completely removable so you won't be hacking into your wiring. You can check for a ACC-on fuse with a voltmeter. You'd just need to make a butt splice or two and route the wiring.
Are you referring to handhelds timing off or mobiles. My Yaesu FTM-400DR will not time off until I push the OFF button.Many radios will turn off automatically after a period of time. My ham radios do this, and it is an adjustable setting. My Yeasu was set at 2 hours from the factory. Might be worth checking the Midland for that feature, would allow you to wire it to the battery and use it without activating the vehicle ignition.
Maybe there's an option to time out that I don't have selected? In any case, it works for me to have it stay on till I push the OFF button.I'm talking about mobiles.