Not XJ-Specific Wiring Question

[Nimrod]

This isn’t an XJ question per se, but there doesn’t seem to be a more appropriate place to post this question, so I’m posting it here.

I’ve mounted a power distribution block and I’m working on cleaning up some of the accessory wiring on the rig. I’ve got a dash-mounted two-way radio that was connected directly to the battery posts per the instruction manual. I’m moving those connections to the new distribution block because, f@#! the instruction manual. The factory radio wiring includes in-line fuse holders for both the hot and the ground wire. I don’t need the in-line fuse on the hot wire because the distribution block is fused.

Why is there an in-line fuse on the ground wire, and do I need to keep it? If anyone can shed any light on this I’d appreciate it.

 

[Anak]

This is typical of mobile radio (like ham, not AM/FM/8-track) wiring.

Here is an explanation of why.

 

[Bent]

Since it was Al, I like the reference to 8-track tape player.

 

[Nimrod]

This is typical of mobile radio (like ham, not AM/FM/8-track) wiring.

Here is an explanation of why.

Thank you very much. I had tried to find an answer online but didn't find this helpful explanation.

 

[Anak]

Since it was Al, I like the reference to 8-track tape player.

Call it my reaction to the state of the industry. I look at car stereos anymore and there is no place to insert an 8 track, a cassette or a CD. WTH? I am supposed to connect it to my phone? I don't have a cord long enough to make it out the driveway, let alone across town. Stupid modern tech.

(I miss the old emojis too)

 

[Nimrod]

I look at car stereos anymore and there is no place to insert an 8 track, a cassette or a CD. WTH? I am supposed to connect it to my phone? I don't have a cord long enough to make it out the driveway, let alone across town. Stupid modern tech.