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midland 4001 amp draw?

i have a 1979, midland 4001, im mounting it with a 5a fuse, should i increase that? its on 12ga wire, and i think it only puts out 2-3watts, so i shouldnt have a problem should i?

its the original midland 4001, not a retro remake, the original

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  • 1 decade ago
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    5 amps for 3 watts is probably actually more then enough but so is 12 gauge wire. I can't suggest you use a fuse higher then what was originally rated for the system.

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