ContestConsole Switching Accessory Unit for ICOM radios

“produced as the result of customer demand!”

Gain full control of your ICOM radio with the SOTABEAMS ContestConsole. Easy to use – connects between your radio and microphone.

Features (depending on radio):

Instant access to voice, CW and PSK memories (no need to have them displayed on the radio screen)
TX PTT button
TX low power tune function – sends 10 Watt carrier (optional lead required)
Pushbutton frequency control (up and down)
External PTT socket for footswitch
Auxiliary microphone socket (3.5mm)

Will it work with my radio?

The ContestConsole was designed with the IC-7300 in mind but it works with a wide range of other ICOM radios.

IC-2300H, IC-2730, IC-275, IC-575, IC-7000, IC-703, IC-706, IC-707, IC-7100, IC-718, IC-7300, IC-7400, IC-746, IC-746PRO, IC-756, IC-756PRO, IC-756PROII, IC-756PROIII, IC-7600, IC-7610, IC-7700, IC-78, IC-7800, IC-7850, IC-7851, IC-9100, IC-910H, ID-4100A, ID-4100E

Functionality varies for each radio. Click here for our full compatibility matrix.

Tips for use

Click here to download the instructions for your ContestConsole.

There are usually some radio settings that need changing before the memory buttons will function – look for “external keypad” in the radio manual for details.
Do not connect two microphones at the same time. If connecting a microphone via the ContestConsole, use either the 3.5mm socket or the 8 pin socket, not both.
On some radios, an external storage device (memory card or USB stick) might be needed for voice memories to work.