For anyone considering this for a different vehicle, my 2015 Forrester's 12V
outlets ARE all switched by the ignition switch.
I have a typical VHF FM box in the cargo compartment that is powered by the
rear "cig" lighter outlet. No HF in the "family car" however.
This radio also has the ability to turn itself off after a selectable time
of no operation, but this is probably not the case for HF rigs.
For me, this connection works fine with no problems with power, RFI etc.
The 10 Amp max rating is generally common, but the on/off switching may be
more typical.
My Taco's front outlets are also switched. I only use them for GPS and USB
charging, but I did run separate a feed for the TS-480.
73, Charlie k3ICH
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Gene:
I have a 2017 Silverado 1500 double-cab. The 12V outlet on the dashboard is
on all the time. There's one inside the center console and one on the rear
of the console (for rear passengers) that are switched.
I don't know what the current ratings are but I use the one in the rear to
power my Yaesu FT-8800 dual-band rig at full power (50W on 2M) with no
issues. I occasionally use the one on the dash to power an APRS tracker (8
watts).
I haven't used an HF rig with the power outlets but on VHF/UHF I have no
detectable noise. Again, I don't know if that would be the case at HF.
Hope this helps.
73, Craig WB3GCK
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