Re: 16V Antenna Wires....is 3rd wire for power?

[Night Shadow <soltwede@ucsub.colorado.edu>]

On Wed, 23 Apr 1997, lee wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> The 16V hasn't fried an ICM in two weeks thanks to a new distributor, yipee!!
!! ....my thanks to all who sent hints on dealing with the failures.
> 
> I'm installing a radio and after referring to the wiring diagram in Bentley I
'm not sure of the function of the individual black wire coming from the antenna
.  The diagram suggests that it is a power line for an amplifier in the antenna
 assembly. Do any of you know if this is its function?

That is correct..you have an amplified antenna...

> 
> If it is a power line for an amplifier, is it possible/desirable to drive it
 with the Power Antenna Control connection on the receiver or should I use another switched power line?
>

No, you got it...run the power antenna line from your receiver to that
wire...
 
> TIA,
> Lee
> --

Eric


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