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...! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. USE the specified microphone only. CAUTION: In Canada, use by Icom inc. is OFF. R WARNING! NEVER place the transceiver in an electric shock. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust protection and splash resistance cannot be used. DO NOT operate or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures...
...! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. USE the specified microphone only. CAUTION: In Canada, use by Icom inc. is OFF. R WARNING! NEVER place the transceiver in an electric shock. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust protection and splash resistance cannot be used. DO NOT operate or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures...
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...;■Function display 2 2 BASIC OPERATION 3-5 ■■Turning ON the transceiver 3 ■■Receiving and transmitting 4 ■■Adjusting the squelch 5 3 Bluetooth® OPERATION 6-8 ■■Operating Bluetooth 6 ■■Electromagnetic Interference 6 ■■Pairing with a headset 7 ■■Connecting a paired headset 7 ■■Setting AF Output 8 ■■Disconnecting a headset 8 ■■Unpairing a headset 8 4 MENU MODE 9-10 ■■Using the Menu mode 9 ■■Menu item list 9 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND...
...;■Function display 2 2 BASIC OPERATION 3-5 ■■Turning ON the transceiver 3 ■■Receiving and transmitting 4 ■■Adjusting the squelch 5 3 Bluetooth® OPERATION 6-8 ■■Operating Bluetooth 6 ■■Electromagnetic Interference 6 ■■Pairing with a headset 7 ■■Connecting a paired headset 7 ■■Setting AF Output 8 ■■Disconnecting a headset 8 ■■Unpairing a headset 8 4 MENU MODE 9-10 ■■Using the Menu mode 9 ■■Menu item list 9 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND...
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... range. 3 Bluetooth® OPERATION ■■Operating Bluetooth® If the UT-133A Bluetooth® unit is installed in the transceiver, you can wirelessly transmit and receive the headset audio. Communication range of Bluetooth® is also used by other devices, or stop using the Bluetooth® headset near such devices, interference may occur, causing a decrease in communication speed, and an unstable connection. When using those headsets. 6 The 2.4 GHz band...
... range. 3 Bluetooth® OPERATION ■■Operating Bluetooth® If the UT-133A Bluetooth® unit is installed in the transceiver, you can wirelessly transmit and receive the headset audio. Communication range of Bluetooth® is also used by other devices, or stop using the Bluetooth® headset near such devices, interference may occur, causing a decrease in communication speed, and an unstable connection. When using those headsets. 6 The 2.4 GHz band...
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.../CONNECT • The connected headsets are displayed. 2) Select the desired headset to both the connected Bluetooth® headset and the transceiver's speaker. ■■Disconnecting a headset You can select the AF output option in the "AF OUTPUT" • The check mark "4" in the box disappears. Before unpairing a connected headset, disconnect it. 1) Open the "PAIR/CONNECT" menu. 3 Bluetooth® OPERATION ■■Setting AF Output 3) Disconnect the headset. ➥ Push [ /MHz/GRP...
.../CONNECT • The connected headsets are displayed. 2) Select the desired headset to both the connected Bluetooth® headset and the transceiver's speaker. ■■Disconnecting a headset You can select the AF output option in the "AF OUTPUT" • The check mark "4" in the box disappears. Before unpairing a connected headset, disconnect it. 1) Open the "PAIR/CONNECT" menu. 3 Bluetooth® OPERATION ■■Setting AF Output 3) Disconnect the headset. ➥ Push [ /MHz/GRP...
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... list The list on this basic manual shows the transceiver's menu items. See the FULL MANUAL for details. You can customize the transceiver settings to suit your dealer or transceiver administrator for each menu item's details. 4 MENU MODE ■■Using the Menu mode You can set seldom changed settings in the transceiver may be displayed, depending on the transceiver's settings.) MEMORY NAME LOCKOUT GROUP GROUP NAME WRITE You can download the FULL MANUAL...
... list The list on this basic manual shows the transceiver's menu items. See the FULL MANUAL for details. You can customize the transceiver settings to suit your dealer or transceiver administrator for each menu item's details. 4 MENU MODE ■■Using the Menu mode You can set seldom changed settings in the transceiver may be displayed, depending on the transceiver's settings.) MEMORY NAME LOCKOUT GROUP GROUP NAME WRITE You can download the FULL MANUAL...
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SETTINGS group (Continued) SCAN*1 SCAN TYPE*1 RESUME TIMER*1 ON-HOOK SCAN*1 STOP/TX CH*1 DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD CONTRAST INDICATION TYPE SOUNDS KEY BEEP BEEP LEVEL SIDE TONE SPEAKER OUTPUT BLUETOOTH*2 BLUETOOTH FUNC AUTO CONNECT*1 HEADSET SET DATA DEVICE SET*1 DEVICE INFO DEVICE INITIALIZE*1 INFORMATION VERSION 04 10 MENU MODE 4 MEMORY MANAGE group*1 EDIT MEMORY NAME LOCKOUT GROUP NAME OVERWRITE DELETE BLUETOOTH group*2 PAIR/CONNECT DEVICE SEARCH PAIRING STANDBY SETTINGS group...
SETTINGS group (Continued) SCAN*1 SCAN TYPE*1 RESUME TIMER*1 ON-HOOK SCAN*1 STOP/TX CH*1 DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD CONTRAST INDICATION TYPE SOUNDS KEY BEEP BEEP LEVEL SIDE TONE SPEAKER OUTPUT BLUETOOTH*2 BLUETOOTH FUNC AUTO CONNECT*1 HEADSET SET DATA DEVICE SET*1 DEVICE INFO DEVICE INITIALIZE*1 INFORMATION VERSION 04 10 MENU MODE 4 MEMORY MANAGE group*1 EDIT MEMORY NAME LOCKOUT GROUP NAME OVERWRITE DELETE BLUETOOTH group*2 PAIR/CONNECT DEVICE SEARCH PAIRING STANDBY SETTINGS group...
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... ■■Specifications (Measurements made without an antenna.) In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of memory channels: 200 • Antenna impedance: 50 ø (nominal) • Antenna connector: SO-239 • Power supply requirement: 13.75 V/27.5 V DC (negative ground) • Current drain (at 13.75 V): TX 5.0 A Maximum audio 4.0 A • Operating temperature range: IC-A120 -30˚C to +60˚C, -22˚...
... ■■Specifications (Measurements made without an antenna.) In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of memory channels: 200 • Antenna impedance: 50 ø (nominal) • Antenna connector: SO-239 • Power supply requirement: 13.75 V/27.5 V DC (negative ground) • Current drain (at 13.75 V): TX 5.0 A Maximum audio 4.0 A • Operating temperature range: IC-A120 -30˚C to +60˚C, -22˚...
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...® unit OPC-871A headset adapter The adapter to connect the transceiver and the OPC-478UC cloning cable when you control the transceiver with the CI-V commands. Icom is not responsible for optimal performance when used with equipment that is used with an Icom transceiver. 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS DDReceiver • Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne • Intermediate frequencies: 1st 38.85 MHz 2nd 450 kHz • Sensitivity: IC-A120 Less...
...® unit OPC-871A headset adapter The adapter to connect the transceiver and the OPC-478UC cloning cable when you control the transceiver with the CI-V commands. Icom is not responsible for optimal performance when used with equipment that is used with an Icom transceiver. 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS DDReceiver • Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne • Intermediate frequencies: 1st 38.85 MHz 2nd 450 kHz • Sensitivity: IC-A120 Less...
Full Manual
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... EUR versions. u SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT/LOCK KEY [SQL]/[ ] ➥ Push to open the "MEMORY" menu in the Memory mode. ➥ Push to exit the Menu mode. e UP/DOWN KEYS Push to select an operating channel, frequency, and menu items. r POWER KEY [ ] ➥ Hold down for 1 second to turn the power ON or OFF. ➥ Push to enter the MHz digit Selection mode in the Menu mode. i P RIORITY CHANNEL/DUALWATCH KEY [PRI...
... EUR versions. u SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT/LOCK KEY [SQL]/[ ] ➥ Push to open the "MEMORY" menu in the Memory mode. ➥ Push to exit the Menu mode. e UP/DOWN KEYS Push to select an operating channel, frequency, and menu items. r POWER KEY [ ] ➥ Hold down for 1 second to turn the power ON or OFF. ➥ Push to enter the MHz digit Selection mode in the Menu mode. i P RIORITY CHANNEL/DUALWATCH KEY [PRI...
Full Manual
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... entire band. MENU > SETTINGS > SCAN > ON-HOOK SCAN DDSetting the stop/TX channel. 3 SCAN OPERATION Scan types The IC-A120/IC-A120E have different types of time to the same group except locked out channels. DDMemory channel scan Repeatedly scans memory channels belonging to resume scanning after the receiving signal disappears (p. 7-6). Lowest frequency Start Highest frequency Scan Jump Scan settings Customize the Scan settings in the "SCAN TYPE" item before scanning (p. 7-6). Ask your authorized Icom dealer or transceiver administrator for signals. When you push [PTT...
... entire band. MENU > SETTINGS > SCAN > ON-HOOK SCAN DDSetting the stop/TX channel. 3 SCAN OPERATION Scan types The IC-A120/IC-A120E have different types of time to the same group except locked out channels. DDMemory channel scan Repeatedly scans memory channels belonging to resume scanning after the receiving signal disappears (p. 7-6). Lowest frequency Start Highest frequency Scan Jump Scan settings Customize the Scan settings in the "SCAN TYPE" item before scanning (p. 7-6). Ask your authorized Icom dealer or transceiver administrator for signals. When you push [PTT...
Full Manual
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..., causing a decrease in the same way as using those headsets. The VS-3 has a [PTT] switch, so you use the headset away from them. The 2.4 GHz band is also used by other devices, or stop using the transceiver's [PTT] switch. Optional VS-3 Bluetooth® headset Bluetooth® Transceiver with the UT-133A Bluetooth® unit The Bluetooth® communication range may cause interference. Communication range of Bluetooth® is unstable, move...
..., causing a decrease in the same way as using those headsets. The VS-3 has a [PTT] switch, so you use the headset away from them. The 2.4 GHz band is also used by other devices, or stop using the transceiver's [PTT] switch. Optional VS-3 Bluetooth® headset Bluetooth® Transceiver with the UT-133A Bluetooth® unit The Bluetooth® communication range may cause interference. Communication range of Bluetooth® is unstable, move...
Full Manual
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... HM-217 speaker microphone (p. 9-3). [P1]/[P2] • VFO/MR MODE*2: Push to change the operating mode. • PRIORITY CH: Push to select the Priority channel. • DUALWATCH: Push to check the Priority channel while receiving another channel. • SCAN START/PAUSE: Push to adjust the squelch level. • --- DDMIC KEY CUSTOMIZE (May not be displayed, depending on the transceiver's presettings.) The Time-out Timer...
... HM-217 speaker microphone (p. 9-3). [P1]/[P2] • VFO/MR MODE*2: Push to change the operating mode. • PRIORITY CH: Push to select the Priority channel. • DUALWATCH: Push to check the Priority channel while receiving another channel. • SCAN START/PAUSE: Push to adjust the squelch level. • --- DDMIC KEY CUSTOMIZE (May not be displayed, depending on the transceiver's presettings.) The Time-out Timer...
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.... DDSTOP/TX CH (May not be displayed, depending on the transceiver's presettings.) Select the channel that On-Hook scan stops on when you push [PTT] in hexadecimal code. The IC-A120/IC-A120E's default address is 92. When you push [SCAN], the scan proceeds according to this setting. 7 MENU MODE SETTINGS group ■■Functions (Continued) DDCI-V (May not be displayed, depending on the transceiver's presettings.) CI-V address To...
.... DDSTOP/TX CH (May not be displayed, depending on the transceiver's presettings.) Select the channel that On-Hook scan stops on when you push [PTT] in hexadecimal code. The IC-A120/IC-A120E's default address is 92. When you push [SCAN], the scan proceeds according to this setting. 7 MENU MODE SETTINGS group ■■Functions (Continued) DDCI-V (May not be displayed, depending on the transceiver's presettings.) CI-V address To...
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... microphone. • PTT (MAIN HS MIC): The transmission is made by pushing [PTT] on the Bluetooth® headset. Transmits the audio from the headset connected to the transceiver with the optional OPC-871A headset adapter. ICOM HEADSET (May not be displayed, depending on the transceiver's presettings.) POWER SAVE: Select whether or not to use the Battery Saving mode with a single push of the VS-3 Bluetooth® headset's [PTT]. DDHEADSET SET AF OUTPUT...
... microphone. • PTT (MAIN HS MIC): The transmission is made by pushing [PTT] on the Bluetooth® headset. Transmits the audio from the headset connected to the transceiver with the optional OPC-871A headset adapter. ICOM HEADSET (May not be displayed, depending on the transceiver's presettings.) POWER SAVE: Select whether or not to use the Battery Saving mode with a single push of the VS-3 Bluetooth® headset's [PTT]. DDHEADSET SET AF OUTPUT...
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... [P1] Push to connect a standard headset. 9-3 UT-133A Bluetooth® unit OPC-871A headset adapter The adapter to select the Priority channel. P2 KEY [P2] Push to select the channel. 9 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications (Continued) DDReceiver • Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne • Intermediate frequencies: 1st 38.85 MHz 2nd 450 kHz • Sensitivity: IC-A120 Less than 1 μV (pd) (at 6 dB S/N) IC-A120E Less than -101...
... [P1] Push to connect a standard headset. 9-3 UT-133A Bluetooth® unit OPC-871A headset adapter The adapter to select the Priority channel. P2 KEY [P2] Push to select the channel. 9 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications (Continued) DDReceiver • Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne • Intermediate frequencies: 1st 38.85 MHz 2nd 450 kHz • Sensitivity: IC-A120 Less than 1 μV (pd) (at 6 dB S/N) IC-A120E Less than -101...
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... frequency, memory number entry (see the data content description) End of message code (fixed) USB cable OPC-478UC FE FE E0 92 Cn Sc Data area FD q w e r* t y u IC-A120/IC-A120E to some commands. CI-V connection example Connect the transceiver to a PC as for setting the CI-V conditions using the Menu mode. To use the OPC-478UC cloning cable and the OPC592 cloning cable adapter, you must first install a USB driver. OPC-592 IC-A120/IC-A120E 10-2 Set...
... frequency, memory number entry (see the data content description) End of message code (fixed) USB cable OPC-478UC FE FE E0 92 Cn Sc Data area FD q w e r* t y u IC-A120/IC-A120E to some commands. CI-V connection example Connect the transceiver to a PC as for setting the CI-V conditions using the Menu mode. To use the OPC-478UC cloning cable and the OPC592 cloning cable adapter, you must first install a USB driver. OPC-592 IC-A120/IC-A120E 10-2 Set...
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... p. 10-4 00 01 00 01 00 01 Send operating frequency for transceive*1 Send operating mode for transceive*1 Read operating frequency Read operating mode Send operating frequency*1 Send operating mode*1 Send/read audio output level Send/read squelch level Read squelch status (squelch close) Read squelch status (squelch open) Read squelch status (squelch close) Read squelch status (squelch open) Turning OFF the transceiver power Turning ON the transceiver power*3 Read transceiver ID Send/read Transceiver's status (RX) Send/read Transceiver's status (TX) *1 F or only EXP, USA, and...
... p. 10-4 00 01 00 01 00 01 Send operating frequency for transceive*1 Send operating mode for transceive*1 Read operating frequency Read operating mode Send operating frequency*1 Send operating mode*1 Send/read audio output level Send/read squelch level Read squelch status (squelch close) Read squelch status (squelch open) Read squelch status (squelch close) Read squelch status (squelch open) Turning OFF the transceiver power Turning ON the transceiver power*3 Read transceiver ID Send/read Transceiver's status (RX) Send/read Transceiver's status (TX) *1 F or only EXP, USA, and...
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..., indication type 7-7 Memory channel 4-2 Deleting 4-2 Editing 4-2 Entering frequency 4-3 Overwrite 7-4 Memory mode 2-2 Menu mode, using 7-2 MIC key customize 7-5 Mounting the transceiver 8-3 N Noise limiting 7-5 O One-touch PTT 7-8 On-hook scan 3-2 Options 9-3 P Password 2-2 Power save 7-8 Priority channel 5-2, 7-5 Priority scan 3-2 PTT beep 7-8 R Receiving 2-2 S Scan resume timer 7-6 Scan types 3-2 Speaker selection 7-7 Specifications 9-2 Squelch 2-3 Stop/TX channel 7-6 T Time-out timer 7-5 Transmitting 2-2 Turning ON the transceiver 2-2 U UT-133A Information...
..., indication type 7-7 Memory channel 4-2 Deleting 4-2 Editing 4-2 Entering frequency 4-3 Overwrite 7-4 Memory mode 2-2 Menu mode, using 7-2 MIC key customize 7-5 Mounting the transceiver 8-3 N Noise limiting 7-5 O One-touch PTT 7-8 On-hook scan 3-2 Options 9-3 P Password 2-2 Power save 7-8 Priority channel 5-2, 7-5 Priority scan 3-2 PTT beep 7-8 R Receiving 2-2 S Scan resume timer 7-6 Scan types 3-2 Speaker selection 7-7 Specifications 9-2 Squelch 2-3 Stop/TX channel 7-6 T Time-out timer 7-5 Transmitting 2-2 Turning ON the transceiver 2-2 U UT-133A Information...
Instructions
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... device operates. When using a transceiver with the transceiver. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. and any changes or modifications to the unit. All other devices, or stop using those of their life. • Do not use a transceiver with the Bluetooth unit installed and turned ON near microwave ovens. DO NOT put anything on the 2.4 GHz band. The 2.4 GHz band is...
... device operates. When using a transceiver with the transceiver. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. and any changes or modifications to the unit. All other devices, or stop using those of their life. • Do not use a transceiver with the Bluetooth unit installed and turned ON near microwave ovens. DO NOT put anything on the 2.4 GHz band. The 2.4 GHz band is...
Instructions
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... any interference, including interference that the version of their working life. If this equipment according to Radio Equipment Directive. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Dec. 2020 A7142W-1EX-4 © 2014-2020 Icom Inc. NMB-3 (B) DISPOSAL • For Mobile Use This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF...
... any interference, including interference that the version of their working life. If this equipment according to Radio Equipment Directive. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Dec. 2020 A7142W-1EX-4 © 2014-2020 Icom Inc. NMB-3 (B) DISPOSAL • For Mobile Use This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF...