INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONNECTION CABLE
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product.
The OPC-2273
CONNECTION CABLE is used to connect the
IC-M604 to the VE-PG3.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the cable.
CONNECTING THE OPC-2273
Set the IC-M604 channel, volume level, TX output power, and other necessary settings.
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(See the IC-M604 and the VE-PG3 instruction manuals for setting details.)
Turn OFF both the IC-M604 and the VE-PG3. Remove the microphone from the IC-M604, and then connect the OPC-
2
2273, as shown below.
VE-PG3 (Rear view)
PHONE
LINE2
LINE1
IC-M604
VHF MARINE
To [TRX1] (Upper slots)
AAB
Red
A
Be sure to insert the
B
connectors top side up.
1234
Black
To p
Bottom
MIC
To the MIC connector
U/I/C
H/L
CH/WX
VOL
SQL
OPC-2273
The [TRX1] and [TRX2] ports (upper slots) accept the OPC-2273 connectors,
however, follow the example to correctly connect the IC-M604 to ONLY the [TRX1] on the VE-PG3.
CAUTION
• Verify that both the IC-M604 and the VE-PG3 are turned OFF when connecting or disconnecting the cable.
• Hold the connector body when connecting or disconnecting them.
When other cables are connected, you can
use needle-nose pliers to carefully insert or
remove connectors.
Connector
Needle-nose pliersNeedle-nose pliers
Connector
body
body
VE-PG3 (Rear view)VE-PG3 (Rear view)
NEVER pull the connector by holding the
cable. This will damage the cable.
*If the cable becomes damaged, replace the
connector(s). See “REPLACING THE
CONNECTOR” on the reverse side for
replacement details.
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16
DISTRESS
• Never bend or pinch the cable.
• Never place a heavy object on the cable.
• Never touch the cable with wet hands.
• Always connect the cable correctly. An incorrect connection could damage the VE-PG3 and/or the transceiver.
REPLACING THE CONNECTOR
Connector
(Supplied with
the VE-PG3)
OPC-2273
To the transceiver
• Turn OFF the VE-PG3 and the transceiver before connecting or disconnecting the OPC-2273.
• Follow the example to correctly connect the IC-M604 to [TRX1] on the VE-PG3.
LINE2
LINE1
PHONE
BA
Red
Black
Red
sleeve
Black
sleeve
A
1234
RedRedRed
YellowYellowYellow
BrownBrownBrown
BlackBlackBlack
GrayGrayGray
PurplePurplePurple
BlueBlueBlue
GreenGreenGreen
1234
B
Connector top (Expanded view)
VE-PG3 (Rear view)VE-PG3 (Rear view)VE-PG3 (Rear view)
If the cable becomes damaged, replace the connector(s). Make wire connections as described below.
• Spare connectors*
1
*
Manufacturer: DDK. Name: 232D-04S1B-DA5-FA (Equivalent to the OPC-2273 connector.)
1
are supplied with the VE-PG3.
The connector has two parts; a black base and a clear insert. DO NOT lock the connector parts before inserting all wires.
1
Insert the wires into the holes
according to the assigned pin
numbers.
Connector
Connector
(Supplied with
(Supplied with
the VE-PG3)
the VE-PG3)
The wires for each hole are
assigned by color. See the
illustration below.
OPC-2273 connection and wires assignment
Press the clear insert down
2
until it locks in place.
• After the insert is locked, it is
impossible to release it again.
RECOMMENDATION
If reconnecting is repeated about 30 times,
cut the wires
*2 *
3
near
the connector and replace the connector.
*2 Remove the cable from the VE-PG3,
before cutting the wires.
3
*
DO NOT cut the wires too short. Other-
wise it will be difficult to reconnect them
to the VE-PG3.
AAB
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