Genuine Icom Panel Mount Multi-Pin Connector for Remote Control Interface
The Icom 6510023060 is a professional-grade panel mount multi-pin connector designated TCS7186-01-201, designed specifically for the RC-25 remote control interface system used in Icom transceivers. This precision-molded component features a 9-pin socket configuration arranged in a 3x3 grid pattern, providing the physical and electrical interface for connecting the RC-25 remote control unit to compatible Icom radios. The circular panel-mount design with integrated metal retention ring ensures secure installation in radio front or rear panels, while the keyed configuration prevents incorrect cable connection. The multiple PCB mounting pins provide both mechanical support and reliable electrical connections for control signals, audio, and power distribution.
Key Features
- Genuine Icom OEM connector ensures proper fit, pin configuration, and long-term reliability
- TCS7186-01-201 designation identifies exact connector specification for RC-25 compatibility
- 9-pin socket configuration in 3x3 grid pattern accommodates control, audio, and power signals
- Circular panel-mount design with metal retention ring provides secure front or rear panel installation
- Keyed housing design prevents incorrect cable connection and ensures proper pin alignment
- Multiple through-hole PCB pins (12-15 total) provide robust mechanical and electrical connections
- Molded plastic housing withstands repeated cable connection and disconnection cycles
Technical Specifications
- Component Type: Multi-Pin Panel Mount Connector (Socket)
- Model Designation: TCS7186-01-201
- Pin Configuration: 9-pin socket (3x3 grid arrangement)
- Mounting Style: Panel mount with through-hole PCB pins
- Retention: Metal ring with panel mounting flanges
- Housing Material: Black molded thermoplastic
- Contact Material: Copper alloy with plating
- PCB Pins: Approximately 12-15 through-hole solder pins
- Keying: Indexed design prevents incorrect mating
Compatible Applications
- Icom RC-25 Remote Control Interface
- Compatible Icom transceivers with remote control capability
What's Included
- One (1) Icom 6510023060 Panel Mount Connector TCS7186-01-201
Application and Installation Notes
This panel mount connector serves as the physical interface point between an Icom transceiver and the RC-25 remote control unit, enabling operators to control radio functions from a distance. The 9-pin configuration carries multiple signals including audio input/output, PTT (push-to-talk) control, squelch control, channel selection, and power connections. The circular panel-mount design allows the connector to be installed in a corresponding hole in the radio's front or rear panel, with the metal retention ring providing mechanical strength and proper grounding. The keyed housing design ensures that the mating cable can only be connected in the correct orientation, preventing pin damage or incorrect signal routing.
Professional installation by qualified radio technicians is required for this component. Access the appropriate circuit board following Icom service manual procedures, carefully disassembling the radio to expose the panel area where the connector mounts. If replacing an existing connector, desolder all PCB pins from the circuit board using appropriate desoldering technique - either a desoldering pump, solder wick, or desoldering station. Remove the old connector from the panel, noting its orientation and the position of any grounding connections. Clean all PCB holes thoroughly to remove residual solder before installing the new connector.
Position the new TCS7186-01-201 connector in the panel opening with proper orientation, ensuring the keying features align correctly with the panel cutout. Insert all PCB pins through their corresponding holes in the circuit board, verifying that the connector body seats properly against the panel and that the metal retention ring makes contact with any grounding points. Solder each pin individually, ensuring good wetting and proper solder joints without bridges between adjacent pins. Pay special attention to any pins that connect to ground planes or shield connections, as proper grounding is essential for RF shielding and signal integrity.
After installation, verify mechanical and electrical integrity before reassembling the radio. Test the connector with the mating RC-25 cable to confirm smooth insertion and positive retention. Check continuity of all pin connections and verify proper operation of all remote control functions including PTT, audio routing, and control signals. Inspect for any solder bridges or cold solder joints that could cause intermittent operation. Ensure the metal retention ring makes solid contact with the panel and any grounding connections to maintain RF shielding effectiveness.
This connector should be replaced when troubleshooting remote control interface problems including intermittent operation, poor audio quality, PTT failures, loss of control signals, or physical damage to the connector body or pins. Symptoms may include loss of remote control function, scratchy or distorted audio, inability to key the transmitter from the remote unit, or complete failure of the RC-25 interface. Always use genuine Icom replacement parts to ensure proper pin configuration, contact materials, and mechanical specifications that match the mating cable connector.
Ideal for authorized Icom service centers, professional radio repair technicians, and experienced communications equipment specialists maintaining transceivers with RC-25 remote control capability used in base station, repeater, emergency communications, or remote site radio installations.
Manufacturer Part Number: 6510023060
Connector Model: TCS7186-01-201
Application: RC-25 Remote Control Interface
