CONNECTION CABLEINSTRUCTION MANUALThank you for purchasing this Icom product.The OPC-2273 CONNECTION CABLE is used to connect theIC-M604 to the VE-PG3.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely be-fore using the cable.CONNECTING THE OPC-2273CAUTION• 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.• 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.Set the IC-M604 channel, volume level, TX output power, and other necessary settings.(See the IC-M604 and the VE-PG3 instruction manuals for setting details.)1Turn OFF both the IC-M604 and the VE-PG3. Remove the microphone from the IC-M604, and then connect the OPC-2273, as shown below.2VE-PG3 (Rear view) IC-M604To the MIC connectorOPC-2273VOLVHF MARINEMICU/I/C 9H/L CH/WX 16SQLDISTRESSLINE2 LINE1PHONE• 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.ARed BlackBBe sure to insert theconnectors top side up.1 2 3 4BottomTopAA BTo [TRX1] (Upper slots)ConnectorbodyConnectorbodyConnectorbodyWhen other cables are connected, you canuse needle-nose pliers to carefully insert orremove connectors.VE-PG3 (Rear view)VE-PG3 (Rear view)Needle-nose pliersNeedle-nose pliers NEVER pull the connector by holding thecable. This will damage the cable.*If the cable becomes damaged, replace theconnector(s). See “REPLACING THECONNECTOR” on the reverse side forreplacement details.