Genuine Icom Replacement Keypad for Professional Portable Radios
The Icom 8930061790 is an OEM replacement keypad assembly designed for Icom IC-F43GT and IC-F44GT portable transceivers. This molded rubber keypad provides 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, ensuring reliable operation in demanding professional environments.
Key Features
- Genuine Icom OEM Part: Factory original component ensuring perfect fit and reliable tactile response
- Weather-Resistant Rubber: Durable molded silicone or rubber construction resistant to moisture, UV, and temperature extremes
- Clear Key Labeling: High-contrast legends for excellent visibility in all lighting conditions
- Tactile Feedback: Molded button domes provide positive tactile response for reliable operation even with gloves
- Integrated Design: Includes all necessary mounting alignment features for proper installation
- Professional Grade: Designed to withstand the rigors of commercial and public safety radio use
- Complete Function Layout: All primary and secondary functions clearly marked for efficient radio operation
Compatible Radio Models
- IC-F43GT Portable Transceiver
- IC-F44GT Portable Transceiver
What's Included
- One (1) Icom 8930061790 Replacement Keypad Assembly
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, emergency features, or programming.
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 that could affect the new keypad's performance or prevent proper seating.
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. Misalignment will result in non-functional or incorrectly functioning keys. During installation, care must be taken to ensure the keypad sits flat against the housing without any wrinkles, folds, or misalignment that could affect button operation or compromise the radio's weather sealing.
When the housing is reassembled, all buttons should be tested to verify proper operation and tactile response. Each key should activate its intended function with a clear tactile click. The keypad should also maintain the radio's weatherproof integrity, so proper seating is essential.
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: 8930061790
Part Type: Keypad Assembly
Material: Molded Rubber/Silicone
Color: Black (typical) with Contrast Legends
