iCOM RMK-3 Separation Kit Instructions

iCOM RMK-3 Separation Kit

Thank you for purchasing the RMK-3 SEPARATION KIT. The RMK-3 allows you to install the mobile transceiver front panel separately from the main body for added installation convenience and operation. Use either the optional OPC-607, OPC-608 or OPC-609 SEPARATION CABLE with the RMK-3. • In this instruction, the illustration is described using the ICF5060 series transceiver.

Supplied accessories

Separation

CAUTION! To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF before separating the front panel from the main body.

The optional OPC-607 (3 m; 9.84 ft), OPC-608 (8 m; 26.3 ft) or OPC-609 (1.9 m; 6.3 ft) SEPARATION CABLE is required for installing the transceiver front panel and main body separately. For Europe version, only the OPC-609 is available.

1. Turn the transceiver’s power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable.
2. Unscrew the 4 bottom screws, then remove the bottom cover from the transceiver in the direction of the arrow.
3. Remove the front panel from the main body using a standard screw driver as shown below.
4. Disconnect the flat cable OPC-1297A from the front panel.
5. Unscrew the 4 rear plate screws, then remove the rear plates from both the front panel and main body attachments.

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Attachment

For the front panel attachment

1. Connect the optional OPC-607, OPC-608 or OPC-609 to the front panel attachment as shown below. After the cable connection, replace the removed rear plate and the 4 screws.
   • The optional cable can be inserted into either the left or right grooves as desired on the back of the attachment.
2. Connect the flat cable (q) as shown below, and then attach the front panel and the attachment (w).
   • Ensure the flat cable is inserted correctly, and not upside down.

For the main body attachment

1. Connect the optional OPC-607, OPC-608 or OPC-609 to the main body attachment as shown below. After the cable connection, replace the removed rear plate.
   • The optional cable can be inserted into either the left or right grooves as desired on the back of the attachment.
2. Connect the supplied flat cable* and ground cable (coming from the RMK-3) as shown below.
3. Ensure the flat cable and attachment are inserted/attached correctly, and not upside down.
   • Replace the removed bottom cover and 4 screws, then reconnect the DC power cable.

Mounting

2 types of mounting styles are available— one is overhead mounting, and other one is on-board mounting. Mount the front panel and the attachment securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can support more than 1.5 kg. (Overhead mounting)

On-board mounting

Overhead mounting

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