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BASIC MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS |A16 |A16E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
BASIC MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS |A16 |A16E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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...death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. Thank you with years of the art technology and craftsmanship. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual ■■ Explicit definitions WORD RRDANGER! i Equipment damage may occur. Both sliding locks make a 'click' sound when...For Advanced features and instructions, see the FULL MANUAL on the transceiver version. ••Confirm both battery sliding locks are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the Icom website for the IC-A16 and IC-A16E. Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock...
...death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. Thank you with years of the art technology and craftsmanship. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual ■■ Explicit definitions WORD RRDANGER! i Equipment damage may occur. Both sliding locks make a 'click' sound when...For Advanced features and instructions, see the FULL MANUAL on the transceiver version. ••Confirm both battery sliding locks are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the Icom website for the IC-A16 and IC-A16E. Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock...
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... Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, IC-A16E: -20°C ~ +55°C war, or radioactive contamination. ••The use harsh solvents trademarks owned by Icom Inc. ■■ Precautions BE CAREFUL! NEVER use . NEVER hold the speaker ... are those of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Shorting may be careful when placing the battery Icom, Icom Inc. is restricted to , fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, BASIC MANUAL IC-A16: -10°C (-14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) other countries. 15 the ...
... Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, IC-A16E: -20°C ~ +55°C war, or radioactive contamination. ••The use harsh solvents trademarks owned by Icom Inc. ■■ Precautions BE CAREFUL! NEVER use . NEVER hold the speaker ... are those of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Shorting may be careful when placing the battery Icom, Icom Inc. is restricted to , fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, BASIC MANUAL IC-A16: -10°C (-14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) other countries. 15 the ...
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...Precautions ii ■■ Disposal 14 ■■ Firmware version identification... 14 8 ■■ Précautions (pour le Canada)..... Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. 1 2 3 4 5 ■■ Table of contents iv 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■ Front, top...■■ Using a wired headset 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.11 ■■ Specifications 11 ■■ Options 12 BASIC MANUAL iv NOTE: If the transceiver's waterproof protection appears defective, carefully clean it with a soft, damp (fresh water) cloth, then ...
...Precautions ii ■■ Disposal 14 ■■ Firmware version identification... 14 8 ■■ Précautions (pour le Canada)..... Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. 1 2 3 4 5 ■■ Table of contents iv 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■ Front, top...■■ Using a wired headset 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.11 ■■ Specifications 11 ■■ Options 12 BASIC MANUAL iv NOTE: If the transceiver's waterproof protection appears defective, carefully clean it with a soft, damp (fresh water) cloth, then ...
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... Memory Write mode. 7 HEADSET JACK Connects a third party headset through the optional headset adapter. 8 LOCK KEY [ ] zz Push to adjust the audio output level. 1 BASIC MANUAL 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Front, top and side panels 1 9 8 2 Microphone 3 4 7 6 5 Keypad 1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the supplied antenna. 2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down for 2 seconds to...
... Memory Write mode. 7 HEADSET JACK Connects a third party headset through the optional headset adapter. 8 LOCK KEY [ ] zz Push to adjust the audio output level. 1 BASIC MANUAL 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Front, top and side panels 1 9 8 2 Microphone 3 4 7 6 5 Keypad 1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the supplied antenna. 2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down for 2 seconds to...
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.... [ENT]/[SET] for 1 10 second Push [0]/[121.5] Select the emergency frequency. 11 *For only the USA version. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 BASIC MANUAL 2 KEYS FUNCTIONS 2 Push [1]/[ANL] Turn the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function ON or OFF. 3 Push [2]/[SCAN] Start a scan. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■ Keypad zz Push...
.... [ENT]/[SET] for 1 10 second Push [0]/[121.5] Select the emergency frequency. 11 *For only the USA version. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 BASIC MANUAL 2 KEYS FUNCTIONS 2 Push [1]/[ANL] Turn the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function ON or OFF. 3 Push [2]/[SCAN] Start a scan. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■ Keypad zz Push...
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zzBlinks when the battery exhausted. BASIC MANUAL 3 zzBlinks while entering the duplex frequency to a key. 2 MEMORY CHANNEL ICON Displayed when a Memory channel is selected. 3 TAG ICON Displayed when a tagged Memory channel is ...
zzBlinks when the battery exhausted. BASIC MANUAL 3 zzBlinks while entering the duplex frequency to a key. 2 MEMORY CHANNEL ICON Displayed when a Memory channel is selected. 3 TAG ICON Displayed when a tagged Memory channel is ...
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... use a wet pack. CAUTION: DO NOT leave the pack fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above 60°C (140°F). BASIC MANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 4 This can charge the pack is about half, then keep it...been subjected to heavy pressure. R WARNING! R DANGER! CAUTION: DO NOT continue to use the battery pack if it does, immediately wash with your Icom dealer or distributor. 2 BATTERY CHARGING ■■ Battery caution Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following temperature range: -20°C...
... use a wet pack. CAUTION: DO NOT leave the pack fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above 60°C (140°F). BASIC MANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 4 This can charge the pack is about half, then keep it...been subjected to heavy pressure. R WARNING! R DANGER! CAUTION: DO NOT continue to use the battery pack if it does, immediately wash with your Icom dealer or distributor. 2 BATTERY CHARGING ■■ Battery caution Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following temperature range: -20°C...
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... or leave the battery in direct sunlight. CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery pack outside of the specified range, the charging will automatically stop. 5 BASIC MANUAL 2 BATTERY CHARGING ■■ Charging caution R DANGER! If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging. This could corrode the battery...
... or leave the battery in direct sunlight. CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery pack outside of the specified range, the charging will automatically stop. 5 BASIC MANUAL 2 BATTERY CHARGING ■■ Charging caution R DANGER! If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging. This could corrode the battery...
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... for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) 14 can be used instead of the power adapter. 15 * May not be different, depending on the charger version. BASIC MANUAL 6 This will ruin the battery charger.
... for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) 14 can be used instead of the power adapter. 15 * May not be different, depending on the charger version. BASIC MANUAL 6 This will ruin the battery charger.
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.... ••The Set mode item is displayed. 2. 3 SET MODE ■■ Using the Set mode You can download the FULL MANUAL from the Icom website. Push [MR]/[MW] to the next tree level, go back a level by pushing [CLR]/[HOME]. 3. You can use the Set... transceiver may be different, depending on the transceiver's version or presettings. LL Push [ENT]/[SET] to go to select an item. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual 7 DDSet mode items ITEM Backlight " " MIC gain " " MIC Audio Input " " VOX setting " " VOX Level " " VOX delay " " TOT " " Battery ...
.... ••The Set mode item is displayed. 2. 3 SET MODE ■■ Using the Set mode You can download the FULL MANUAL from the Icom website. Push [MR]/[MW] to the next tree level, go back a level by pushing [CLR]/[HOME]. 3. You can use the Set... transceiver may be different, depending on the transceiver's version or presettings. LL Push [ENT]/[SET] to go to select an item. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual 7 DDSet mode items ITEM Backlight " " MIC gain " " MIC Audio Input " " VOX setting " " VOX Level " " VOX delay " " TOT " " Battery ...
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... frequency. DDTransmitting CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an 4 5 6 2. select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency. zz Push [FUNC], and then push [121.5] to select a channel. BASIC MANUAL 8 The function reduces noise components in the Memory mode, Limiter (ANL) function 1 push [CLR]/[HOME] to adjust the audio output level. ■■ Selecting the...
... frequency. DDTransmitting CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an 4 5 6 2. select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency. zz Push [FUNC], and then push [121.5] to select a channel. BASIC MANUAL 8 The function reduces noise components in the Memory mode, Limiter (ANL) function 1 push [CLR]/[HOME] to adjust the audio output level. ■■ Selecting the...
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... details. 3. Pairing and connecting the Bluetooth headset 1. When using those devices. 2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode Refer to the VS-3's instruction manual for 1 second to enter the Set mode. 2. In such cases, use a Bluetooth device, pay attention to cancel searching. ••"SUCCESS" ...: Optional VS-3) 1. Turning ON the transceiver's Bluetooth function 1. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ENT]/[SET] for a headset. BASIC MANUAL 9 Push [CLR]/[HOME] to exit the Set mode. LL Push [CLR] to the following: Bluetooth devices operate in communication speed, and an ...
... details. 3. Pairing and connecting the Bluetooth headset 1. When using those devices. 2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode Refer to the VS-3's instruction manual for 1 second to enter the Set mode. 2. In such cases, use a Bluetooth device, pay attention to cancel searching. ••"SUCCESS" ...: Optional VS-3) 1. Turning ON the transceiver's Bluetooth function 1. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ENT]/[SET] for a headset. BASIC MANUAL 9 Push [CLR]/[HOME] to exit the Set mode. LL Push [CLR] to the following: Bluetooth devices operate in communication speed, and an ...
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... adapter. 14 15 PTT switch (User supplied, if necessary) Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) plug. 16 17 18 Headset (User supplied) OPC-2401 BASIC MANUAL 10 Before unpairing a connected headset or device, disconnect it is displayed. 10 4. Push [CLR]/[HOME] twice to enter the 1. Select "DISCON," and then push [ENT...
... adapter. 14 15 PTT switch (User supplied, if necessary) Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) plug. 16 17 18 Headset (User supplied) OPC-2401 BASIC MANUAL 10 Before unpairing a connected headset or device, disconnect it is displayed. 10 4. Push [CLR]/[HOME] twice to enter the 1. Select "DISCON," and then push [ENT...
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...(D) inches Weight (approximately): 257 g, 9.1 oz with BP-280 DDTransmitter Output power: Modulation limiting (IC-A16): Modulation depth (IC-A16E): Audio harmonic distortion: Ham and Noise ratio: Spurious emissions: Frequency stability: IC-A16 IC-A16E IC-A16 IC-A16E IC-A16 IC-A16E 6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (CW) 70 ~ 100% 85% Less than 10% (at 60%... than -5 dBμ COM/NAV More than 60 dB WX More than 30 dB More than 70 dB BASIC MANUAL 11 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■ Specifications Measurements made without notice or obligation. LL All stated specifications are subject ...
...(D) inches Weight (approximately): 257 g, 9.1 oz with BP-280 DDTransmitter Output power: Modulation limiting (IC-A16): Modulation depth (IC-A16E): Audio harmonic distortion: Ham and Noise ratio: Spurious emissions: Frequency stability: IC-A16 IC-A16E IC-A16 IC-A16E IC-A16 IC-A16E 6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (CW) 70 ~ 100% 85% Less than 10% (at 60%... than -5 dBμ COM/NAV More than 60 dB WX More than 30 dB More than 70 dB BASIC MANUAL 11 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■ Specifications Measurements made without notice or obligation. LL All stated specifications are subject ...
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.../MB-96FL/MB-96N BELT HANGERS ••VS-3 Bluetooth® HEADSET The Bluetooth headset with a [PTT] switch. A bout the third party Bluetooth headsets: Icom has checked the PTT operation with the BC-214) DDOthers ••FA-B02AR ANTENNA ••OPC-2401 HEADSET ADAPTER To connect a wired headset... notice or obligation. 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Audio output power: (At 10% distortion) Int. Ask your dealer for the latest informations, if necessary. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual BASIC MANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12
.../MB-96FL/MB-96N BELT HANGERS ••VS-3 Bluetooth® HEADSET The Bluetooth headset with a [PTT] switch. A bout the third party Bluetooth headsets: Icom has checked the PTT operation with the BC-214) DDOthers ••FA-B02AR ANTENNA ••OPC-2401 HEADSET ADAPTER To connect a wired headset... notice or obligation. 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Audio output power: (At 10% distortion) Int. Ask your dealer for the latest informations, if necessary. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual BASIC MANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12
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Not all frequencies in the band are shown. BASIC MANUAL 13 CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this radio is displayed.) Operating Frequency (MHz) Channel ID (Displayed Frequency) 118.0000 118....
Not all frequencies in the band are shown. BASIC MANUAL 13 CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this radio is displayed.) Operating Frequency (MHz) Channel ID (Displayed Frequency) 118.0000 118....
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...233;ment aux instructions, il peut par ailleurs créer des interférences perturbant les communications radio. BASIC MANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 Select ... electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/ EU. INFORMATION 7 ■■ About CE and DOC Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable...to cause harmful interference in a residential area is available at the end of IC-A16E which case the user will be taken to the laws in your transceiver's firmware ...
...233;ment aux instructions, il peut par ailleurs créer des interférences perturbant les communications radio. BASIC MANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 Select ... electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/ EU. INFORMATION 7 ■■ About CE and DOC Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable...to cause harmful interference in a residential area is available at the end of IC-A16E which case the user will be taken to the laws in your transceiver's firmware ...
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...limits of RF exposure, and what to be used in situations BASIC MANUAL To ensure that are listed on the function display. Electromagnetic Interference/ Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements ...This radio is used only during the course of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields- 7 INFORMATION ■■ Safety training information Your Icom radio generates ••DO NOT operate the radio without a proper RF electromagnetic energy antenna attached, as this radio. RF...
...limits of RF exposure, and what to be used in situations BASIC MANUAL To ensure that are listed on the function display. Electromagnetic Interference/ Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements ...This radio is used only during the course of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields- 7 INFORMATION ■■ Safety training information Your Icom radio generates ••DO NOT operate the radio without a proper RF electromagnetic energy antenna attached, as this radio. RF...