Access to WiFi Ranger wiring in 2503s

[WoodLark-SC]

I have a 2019 2503s with the WiFi Ranger preinstalled. According to another thread on this forum, I can increase the performance of the WiFi Ranger by upping the supply voltage from 12 volts to 24 volts. I have the voltage booster recommended in that thread, but I can't see how to get to the wiring.

The power switch is located in an otherwise blank panel above the radio. There are no visible fasteners on that panel, and there does not appear to be any way to get behind the panel without damaging it.

Has anyone managed to get to the wiring for the WiFi Ranger, and if so, how did you do it?

[Jpcarroll]

Originally Posted by WoodLark-SC

I have a 2019 2503s with the WiFi Ranger preinstalled. According to another thread on this forum, I can increase the performance of the WiFi Ranger by upping the supply voltage from 12 volts to 24 volts. I have the voltage booster recommended in that thread, but I can't see how to get to the wiring.

The power switch is located in an otherwise blank panel above the radio. There are no visible fasteners on that panel, and there does not appear to be any way to get behind the panel without damaging it.

Has anyone managed to get to the wiring for the WiFi Ranger, and if so, how did you do it?

My WiFi Ranger power switch is next to the radio in my 19FD. The cabinet area behind the radio and Ranger PS is unused space...only wiring within.

I can get to the space thru the radio opening (very small square opening) and by removing the speaker mounted underneath the cabinet. Even with both the radio and speaker removed, I don't think there's enough room to work in that space.

One of my future projects is to remove the front panel (cut it) and replace it with a cabinet door. I'll need to move the switch to a spot above the radio...actually an adjacent smaller panel facing the same cabinet space. There's just too much space back there to let go to waste.