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.

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

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