UHF Wiring

[MarksGrenadier]

Hey guys!

Preface: I’m not great with electrical but am an ambitious DIY guy. I don’t want to burn down my Gren or cause issues for this project.

I have a Midland MXT575. It fits PERFECTLY behind the plastic panel in the footwell right where the Int2 switch is wired. I love the idea of having it wired into that outlet considering it’s in front of an ignition relay with the option to turn it on overhead. However, I’m concerned about the power requirements of this unit. It peaks at 10A and 13.8v. Midland says to run 10 gauge wires beyond 10 feet.

Wiring into this outlet — “go” or “no-go?” Otherwise I will resort to wiring directly to the battery or a fuse box.

Where did you run the antenna wire from that location, I'm wanting to mount my midland 575 in that location to have switched power, but want the antenna on the roof rack or roof grab handle somewhere.