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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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wiring question

im putting in a switch for the antenna what kind of wire should i use so that i can extent the switch to where i want to mount it?
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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16ga will be just fine
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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thanks i have no electrical knowledge i should probly learn the basics sometime
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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Hehe might help if you plan to start wireing things in your truck.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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thanks ill pm u if i get stuck w/ something
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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so the switch i have has 3 prongs in the back i was only expecting two so which do i use
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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ones a ground one's 12v ones acc just use those two anyone wil be fine just dont use the ground
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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basically your using the switch as a bridge dont forget to put fuse holder on the one from the harness just to be safe
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