what the little black wire on antenna harness for?

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    Power to the antenna amp.
     
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    Is it on IGN? I checked voltage with IGN on and didnt see anything..

    cause if it is it seems like convenient point to tap power for dash cam.
     
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    I believe it's supplied by the radio, and I would not count on the radio being able to supply any more power than the antenna amp uses.
     
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