ORIGINAL: microdon2
Aerobar \ Sandy Jain - Sounds like using that diode is a good option if you already have the extra battery and swith \ charging jacks. If not, then the Ibec seems like a good - somewhat cheaper - and lighter alternative to a dedicated ignition battery. Agreed?
The diode is installed just upstream from ignition module. It's not necessary if you are using an IBEC?
The point is you can use a plain Rcexl (or whatever) opti switch, along with the diode installation, in place of the more expensive IBEC? How you power either isn't the point (receiver battery or second, dedicated ign. battery). You can go either way with either the IBEC or the Rcexl/diode setup.
Rcexl switches are pretty cheap now. Add the price of a diode (.50) to that, and you have the same functional end result as the much more expensive IBEC?
Confusing as all get out at first, but once you get your head wrapped around it not to bad.