Here is a video showing how I installed a 12VDC ham radio power cord in a 09 Ford F-150 pickup truck..The cord was used on a Kenwood TM-D710 Dual Band VHF/UHF ham radio transceiver..The fuses are at the battery end..The cord was run thru the firewall & along side the drivers door under the kick...

http://www.hfprojects.com Here is a short video showing the HF Projects VHF 6 Meter Solid State Ham Radio Amplifier..This unit will deliver 30W output with 1W drive..It is RF sensed & runs on 12VDC..For more info contact Virgil K5OOR in Houston, Tx.