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How to wire radio into mobile

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Newbie here, wondering how to best wire my radio into my 94 Dodge Ram. Go to battery or to fuse panel? Haven't done it before any suggestions would be great. Thanks
 
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Newbie here, wondering how to best wire my radio into my 94 Dodge Ram. Go to battery or to fuse panel? Haven't done it before any suggestions would be great. Thanks
An oldie but a goodie!
Looking for the old "golden Shovel", again.

On mine I ran the power directly to the battery positive and the ground to a bolt under the hood that goes straight into the front driver side fender.
Works great. Never a problem.
(Especially if you get into the habit of keeping your battery terminals clean)
 
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Newbie here, wondering how to best wire my radio into my 94 Dodge Ram. Go to battery or to fuse panel? Haven't done it before any suggestions would be great. Thanks
never use fuse panel.you create noise and might get low voltage. and welcome here too
 

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