

| Subject: | Re: switched power to radio |
| From: | T Berk |
| Date: | Sat, 20 Jan 2001 23:53:38 -0800 |
Larry Alofs wrote: > > Mark Keller wrote: > > > I'm using the buzzer circuit that activates when the key is put into the > > ignition as my radio switch. > > > > The radio has power as long at the key is in the ignition, even if the > > ignition switch is turned completely off. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Mark Keller > > 91 Carat > > Doesn't the radio forget its presets? > Or are there two wires from the radio, one to the battery and one to the > ign? > > Larry > Chicago There are 'make before you break' switches and there are those that break the connection 1st before connection to the second pole is made. In a car radio it will prob not make much diff. because the radio will retain some power in it's circuits during the switching. TBerk
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