he probably put Anderson power poles on the end of that cord, very good idea 
in my opinion. That's probably what's a few inches from the fuses.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:21 PM
Subject: the first of many


> Thanks to k5in, I got my new tm-v71a today.  Well, it's resting in my lap
> after being opened less than five minutes ago.  The radio has a little 
> power
> cord that plugs in to a supplied longer power cord.  On the other end of
> that cord, is a plug.  near the other end of that cord are two things that
> feel kind of like fuse holders.  About 3 inches further on is another 
> plug.
> Where do I find a plug to fit with that plug with wires on the attachment
> end?  Need to hook the radio up to 12 volts some how.