The power's carried over the came cable that connects the control head to 
the radio on every radio I've ever seen like that.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 12:21 PM
Subject: Kenwood TS-480SAT remote head operation


> Hi all:=20
>
> I know there's a couple of TS-480SAT users on the list so I gotta =
> question about the remote head.=20
> How does it receive its power if you have the 2 units separated? Is =
> there a separate power connecter that you plug into the 12 volt =
> accessory plug in the car?=20
> Perhaps there's just enough voltage carried over the cable with the =
> RJ-11 cable to power the head? Is this how all the sep kits work =
> including the Icom IC-706?=20
>
> 73:=20
> Mike DE VO1AX=20