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**Bill** · 10-14-2005, 01:18 PM

I think I have the same (or a very similar) Jensen radio from Crutchfield. I like it. Just as a note, though, the thing consumes quite a bit of power even when it is turned OFF! As I recall, removing the faceplate did not reduce the power consumption very much.

This power consumption matters when you put the TM in storage (unless you disconnect the battery, or keep a 3-stage charger on the battery). And of course it matters when you are dry-camping, trying to conserve every drop of battery power.

BTW, this isn't a problem in a car, because a car has a separate switched-ignition wire, and when the ignition goes off, it cuts most of the power to the radio. The TM has no such switch - unless you install one beside the radio!

Bill

10-14-2005, 01:18 PM	#2
Bill Site Team Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine Posts: 10,122	A little off topic, but ... I think I have the same (or a very similar) Jensen radio from Crutchfield. I like it. Just as a note, though, the thing consumes quite a bit of power even when it is turned OFF! As I recall, removing the faceplate did not reduce the power consumption very much. This power consumption matters when you put the TM in storage (unless you disconnect the battery, or keep a 3-stage charger on the battery). And of course it matters when you are dry-camping, trying to conserve every drop of battery power. BTW, this isn't a problem in a car, because a car has a separate switched-ignition wire, and when the ignition goes off, it cuts most of the power to the radio. The TM has no such switch - unless you install one beside the radio! Bill