Cable for ICOM IC-738

At the time of writing there is no pre-made audo/PTT cable for this mode. The CI-V cable from ICOM cable kit fits this radio and requires CI-V configuration of Digirig.

ACC (1) socket is full size DIN8

The cable should be:

DIN8 pin 2 (GND) → 3.5mm TRRS sleeve (GND)
DIN8 pin 3 (SEND) → 3.5mm TRRS ring 2 (PTT)
DIN8 pin 4 (MOD) → 3.5mm TRRS ring 1 (RIG_AFIN)
DIN8 pin 5 (AF) → 3.5mm TRRS tip (RIG_AFOUT)

This pinout should also work for following ICOM transceivers:

-ICOM IC-275
-ICOM IC-721
-ICOM IC-725
-ICOM IC-726
-ICOM IC-728
-ICOM IC-729
-ICOM IC-732
-ICOM IC-735
-ICOM IC-736
-ICOM IC-737
-ICOM IC-738
-ICOM IC-761
-ICOM IC-765
-ICOM IC-775
-ICOM IC-781
-ICOM IC-970
-ICOM IC-7600
-ICOM IC-7700
-ICOM IC-7800
-ICOM IC-756
-ICOM IC-718 (with ACC conversion)

This cable may be added to the store. Signup for email updates on the website to receive the availability notifications.

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The DIN8 cable kit for ICOM is now available in store:

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