Genuine Icom O-Ring Seal for Weather-Resistant Radio Protection
The Icom 8930053630 is an OEM replacement O-ring seal designed for professional-grade Icom portable transceivers. This precision-molded rubber O-ring provides critical weatherproofing protection for internal radio components, creating a compressed seal between housing sections or around access ports to prevent moisture, dust, and debris ingress while maintaining the radio's ingress protection rating.
Key Features
- Genuine Icom OEM Part: Factory original component ensuring exact fit and proper seal compression
- Round Cross-Section Design: Circular O-ring profile provides uniform sealing pressure around entire circumference
- Weather-Resistant Rubber: Durable elastomer compound resistant to UV exposure, moisture, oils, and temperature extremes
- Precision Dimensions: Exact inner and outer diameter specifications ensure proper fit in O-ring groove
- Moisture Barrier: Creates waterproof seal to protect internal electronics from water ingress
- Dust and Debris Protection: Prevents contamination of sensitive internal components
- IP Rating Maintenance: Essential component for maintaining the radio's weatherproof certification
Compatible Radio Models
- IC-F40GT Portable Transceiver
- IC-F40GS Portable Transceiver
- IC-F30GT Portable Transceiver
- IC-F30GS Portable Transceiver
What's Included
- One (1) Icom 8930053630 O-Ring Seal (AH Type)
Application and Installation
This O-ring seal is a critical weatherproofing component that may be used in various locations within the radio housing, such as between front and rear housing halves, around battery compartments, or sealing accessory port covers. O-rings are designed to be compressed between two surfaces, creating a waterproof barrier when properly installed. Over time, O-rings can lose their elasticity, develop compression set (permanent deformation), crack from UV exposure or age, or become contaminated with dirt and oils that compromise their sealing ability.
Replacement requires disassembly of the radio housing to access the O-ring groove. The old O-ring should be carefully removed without scratching the sealing surfaces. Both the O-ring groove and mating surface must be thoroughly cleaned and inspected for any damage, nicks, or debris that could compromise the seal. A thin film of silicone grease approved for O-ring use should be applied to the new O-ring before installation to aid in assembly and improve sealing performance. The O-ring must be properly seated in its groove without twisting or pinching.
When reassembling the housing, care must be taken to ensure the O-ring remains properly positioned and is not pinched or rolled out of place. Proper torque on housing screws ensures adequate compression without over-tightening, which could damage the O-ring or housing. This component is essential for radios used in outdoor, marine, construction, emergency services, and other harsh environments where weather resistance is critical.
Regular inspection and preventive replacement of O-rings during scheduled maintenance intervals helps maintain the radio's weatherproof integrity and prevents costly water damage to internal electronics. Signs that replacement is needed include visible cracking, loss of flexibility, flattening or compression set, or any moisture intrusion issues.
Manufacturer Part Number: 8930053630
Part Type: O-Ring Seal
Material: Weather-Resistant Rubber/Elastomer
Designation: AH Type
