Genuine Icom Replacement Keypad for Professional Portable Radio
The Icom 8930055520 is an OEM replacement keypad assembly designed for the Icom IC-V8 portable transceiver. This molded rubber keypad features a complete numeric layout with function keys, providing all essential radio controls in a durable, weather-resistant design. The keypad includes clearly labeled buttons for channel selection, scanning, calling, and radio programming functions.
Key Features
- Genuine Icom OEM Part: Factory original component ensuring perfect fit and reliable tactile response
- Complete 10-Key Layout: Full numeric keypad (0-9) plus function keys for comprehensive radio control
- Dual-Function Keys: Multi-labeled buttons provide access to primary and secondary functions
- Weather-Resistant Rubber: Durable molded silicone or rubber construction resistant to moisture, UV, and temperature extremes
- Clear Key Labeling: High-contrast black text on gray buttons for excellent visibility in all lighting conditions
- Integrated Design: L-shaped configuration includes selector switch positions and mounting alignment features
- Tactile Feedback: Molded button domes provide positive tactile response for reliable operation even with gloves
Key Functions Include
- A/FUNC - Function/Feature Access
- B/CALL - Call Function
- C/MR - Memory Recall
- D/CLR - Clear/Delete
- 1/TONE - Tone Squelch Settings
- 2/P.BEEP - Page Beep Function
- 3/T.SCAN - Tone Scan
- 4/DUP - Duplex Settings
- 5/SCAN - Channel Scanning
- 6/SKIP - Skip Channel
- 7/PRIO - Priority Channel
- 8/SET - Settings Menu
- 9/HI/LO - Power Level Selection
- */OPTION - Options Menu
- 0/DTMF-M - DTMF Memory
- #/ENT - Enter/Confirm
Compatible Radio Models
- IC-V8 Portable Transceiver
What's Included
- One (1) Icom 8930055520 Replacement Keypad Assembly (10-Key)
Application and Installation
The keypad is one of the most frequently used components on a portable radio and is subject to continuous wear from daily operation. Over time, keypads can develop various problems including worn or faded key labels, cracks in the rubber material, loss of tactile response from compressed button domes, contamination from dirt and oils that affects button operation, or complete failure of individual keys. A worn or damaged keypad can make radio operation difficult or impossible, preventing access to critical functions like channel changes, scanning, or emergency features.
Replacement is moderately complex and should be performed by experienced radio technicians. The radio housing must be disassembled to access the keypad assembly from the front panel. The old keypad should be carefully removed, and the mounting area should be cleaned of any dirt, oils, or adhesive residue. The new keypad must be properly aligned using the molded alignment features to ensure all buttons are correctly positioned over their corresponding switches on the circuit board beneath.
During installation, care must be taken to ensure the keypad sits flat against the housing without any wrinkles or misalignment that could affect button operation. The selector switch positions at the top of the keypad must be properly positioned over their corresponding components. When the housing is reassembled, all buttons should be tested to verify proper operation and tactile response.
This replacement part is essential for maintaining full radio functionality and operator efficiency. For radios used in demanding environments where keypads experience heavy use, periodic replacement helps ensure reliable operation and prevents field failures during critical communications.
Manufacturer Part Number: 8930055520
Part Type: Keypad Assembly (10-Key Numeric with Functions)
Material: Molded Rubber/Silicone
Color: Gray with Black Legends
