ICOM Command Mic Cable Replacement

[Neil McDonald]

The cover on the cable of some Icom Command mics are prone to premature failure. The cover just disintegrates! Today I ordered a replacement cable but am a bit concerned about attachment at the mic end.

In the attached picture, marked with two red arrows, it looks like there may be a SS spring clip and white glue/sealant at the point where the cable enters the plastic casing. Anyone done this job and dealt with the arrowed material?

 

[Tim R.]

You would likely be best served by calling Icom.

 

[sailingseadragon]

Icom has agreed to replace cable at no charge regardless of age...

They replaced my 5 year old cable earlier in the year at no cost other than my shipping - very nice.

http://my.boatus.com/consumer/

Garner

 

[Scott B]

Did this a couple of times trying to fix a short, that I thought was in the cable, but ended up getting a entire new unit.

It is just a u-clip that fits around a slot on the cable.. Pull up with needle nose pliers. The sealant is just sealant and will give when you pull.

The original unit I had was white, but yellowed very quickly as did the replacement cables. The entire new unit seem to be coated or a heavier cable and is still bright white.