Date:         Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:00:49 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Supplying power to the stock radio...
Comments: To: "Fitz-Randolph, Douglas" <Doug@BEACONTEL.TV>
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"Fitz-Randolph, Douglas" wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if there is a way to have the stock "Heidelberg" radio come
> on and off with the ignition without activating the "sAFE" code, i.e. some
> way to supply it with constant power for memory only and switched power for
> full operation so you don't have to worry about forgetting to turn it off?
> There are several unused pins on the power connector on the rear of the
> radio which are marked "+" on the pin diagram, however I'm not sure what
> function they serve.
>
> Thanks,
> Doug Fitz-Randolph
> Freeport, ME

I've been trying to figure out the same thing for some time.  I recently
bought a radio from a list member, because he assured me that it had a
second power connection to make this possible.  Now I have two very
similar Heidelberg radios with identical power connectors and pin-out
stickers on the back.
  My conclusion is that we can not do this with these radios.  The two
pins labeled "+" seem to be wired together on the circuit board and
supply the main power which wipes out the memory when it goes off.  The
two unlabeled pins on the connector do not seem to connect to anything.
  I have searched the archives repeatedly and have found the same
question posed a few times, but no encouraging answers.

Anyone?

Larry A.