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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. BASIC MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS |A16 |A16E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Instruction Manual
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... locks make a 'click' sound when locked. For Advanced features and instructions, see the FULL MANUAL on the transceiver version. ••Confirm both battery sliding locks are locked in Bluetooth unit. *2 Only when the battery, antenna, and jack cap are attached. ■■ Supplied accessories Battery pack Belt clip Handstrap Antenna Battery charger Power adapter BASIC MANUAL NOTE: ••Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is designed and built with Icom' s state of trouble-free operation...
... locks make a 'click' sound when locked. For Advanced features and instructions, see the FULL MANUAL on the transceiver version. ••Confirm both battery sliding locks are locked in Bluetooth unit. *2 Only when the battery, antenna, and jack cap are attached. ■■ Supplied accessories Battery pack Belt clip Handstrap Antenna Battery charger Power adapter BASIC MANUAL NOTE: ••Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is designed and built with Icom' s state of trouble-free operation...
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... use or charge Icom tight and waterproof protection, IP54: battery packs with metal objects. The continuous high volume operation use with dropped, dust and waterproof protections 2 Icom transceivers or charged with any use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of 3M Company. This equipment is under license. 16 such as a key, so be cracked, or the 3 battery packs or chargers may be careful when placing the battery Icom, Icom...
... use or charge Icom tight and waterproof protection, IP54: battery packs with metal objects. The continuous high volume operation use with dropped, dust and waterproof protections 2 Icom transceivers or charged with any use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of 3M Company. This equipment is under license. 16 such as a key, so be cracked, or the 3 battery packs or chargers may be careful when placing the battery Icom, Icom...
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...9632; Battery caution 4 13 ■■ Charging caution 5 ■■ Battery charger 6 14 3 SET MODE 7 ■■ Using the Set mode 7 15 4 BASIC OPERATION 8 16 ■■ Receiving and transmitting.......... 8 ■■ Selecting the 121.5 MHz 17 emergency frequency 8 5 HEADSET CONNECTION 9 18 ■■ Using a Bluetooth® headset........ 9 ■■ Using a wired headset 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.11 ■■ Specifications 11 ■■ Options 12 BASIC MANUAL iv Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches, and...
...9632; Battery caution 4 13 ■■ Charging caution 5 ■■ Battery charger 6 14 3 SET MODE 7 ■■ Using the Set mode 7 15 4 BASIC OPERATION 8 16 ■■ Receiving and transmitting.......... 8 ■■ Selecting the 121.5 MHz 17 emergency frequency 8 5 HEADSET CONNECTION 9 18 ■■ Using a Bluetooth® headset........ 9 ■■ Using a wired headset 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.11 ■■ Specifications 11 ■■ Options 12 BASIC MANUAL iv Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches, and...
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... supplied antenna. 2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down for 2 seconds to unlock the keypad. 9 VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] zz Rotate to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. zz Push [FUNC], and then push this key to enter the 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 zz While scanning, push to change or select the frequency, Memory channel, Set mode settings...
... supplied antenna. 2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down for 2 seconds to unlock the keypad. 9 VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] zz Rotate to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. zz Push [FUNC], and then push this key to enter the 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 zz While scanning, push to change or select the frequency, Memory channel, Set mode settings...
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... Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function ON or OFF. 3 Push [2]/[SCAN] Start a scan. LL Confirm the NAV band frequency is selected. 7 Push [7]/[WX]* Push [8]/[BEEP] Enter the Weather Channel Selection mode. LL Push [CLR] to use the 1 secondary functions listed below. Turn the Key beep ON or OFF. 8 Push [9]/[TAG] Tag or untag the selected Memory channel or Weather Channel*. 9 Hold down another key within 3 seconds to stop a scan...
... Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function ON or OFF. 3 Push [2]/[SCAN] Start a scan. LL Confirm the NAV band frequency is selected. 7 Push [7]/[WX]* Push [8]/[BEEP] Enter the Weather Channel Selection mode. LL Push [CLR] to use the 1 secondary functions listed below. Turn the Key beep ON or OFF. 8 Push [9]/[TAG] Tag or untag the selected Memory channel or Weather Channel*. 9 Hold down another key within 3 seconds to stop a scan...
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... connected. 5 RX/TX ICON Displayed while receiving or transmitting. 6 DUPLEX ICON zzDisplayed when the Duplex function is required. zzBlinks when the battery exhausted. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Function display 1 2 34 5 6 89 10 7 1 FUNCTION ICON Displayed for 3 seconds when you push [FUNC], to use secondary functions assigned to a Memory channel. 7 AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER ICON Displayed when the Automatic Noise Limiter function is ON. 8 WEATHER ALERT...
... connected. 5 RX/TX ICON Displayed while receiving or transmitting. 6 DUPLEX ICON zzDisplayed when the Duplex function is required. zzBlinks when the battery exhausted. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Function display 1 2 34 5 6 89 10 7 1 FUNCTION ICON Displayed for 3 seconds when you push [FUNC], to use secondary functions assigned to a Memory channel. 7 AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER ICON Displayed when the Automatic Noise Limiter function is ON. 8 WEATHER ALERT...
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... not be detached from inside the battery get in an induction heating cooker. NEVER place battery packs near fires or stoves, inside the battery cells will reduce its operating temperature range. Do not charge or use . CAUTION: DO NOT leave the pack fully charged, completely discharged, or in direct sunlight for the transceiver (-30°C ~ +60°C (-22°F ~ +140...
... not be detached from inside the battery get in an induction heating cooker. NEVER place battery packs near fires or stoves, inside the battery cells will reduce its operating temperature range. Do not charge or use . CAUTION: DO NOT leave the pack fully charged, completely discharged, or in direct sunlight for the transceiver (-30°C ~ +60°C (-22°F ~ +140...
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... or damage the transceiver. It may rupture. The charger is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery pack outside of the specified range, the charging will automatically stop charging. Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop . 5 BASIC MANUAL Always disconnect the power adapter before a storm. While charging, at a point...
... or damage the transceiver. It may rupture. The charger is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery pack outside of the specified range, the charging will automatically stop charging. Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop . 5 BASIC MANUAL Always disconnect the power adapter before a storm. While charging, at a point...
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... the charger version. Charger adapter*2 NOTE: If the charging indicator alternately 17 blinks green and orange, remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charger, then reinsert it makes a "click" sound. 1 Otherwise, a transceiver malfunction could occur. 2 DDSupplied battery charger DDOptional BC-214 3 Charging time: MULTI CHARGER Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-280 Charging time: 4 Power adapter* Approximately 2 to 3 hours for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) 14 can be used instead of the power adapter...
... the charger version. Charger adapter*2 NOTE: If the charging indicator alternately 17 blinks green and orange, remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charger, then reinsert it makes a "click" sound. 1 Otherwise, a transceiver malfunction could occur. 2 DDSupplied battery charger DDOptional BC-214 3 Charging time: MULTI CHARGER Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-280 Charging time: 4 Power adapter* Approximately 2 to 3 hours for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) 14 can be used instead of the power adapter...
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...can use the Set mode to exit the Set mode. DDSet mode items ITEM Backlight " " MIC gain " " MIC Audio Input " " VOX setting " " VOX Level " " VOX delay " " TOT " " Battery voltage " " Bluetooth settings " " Bluetooth " " Auto connect " " Connect/Disconnect " " / " " Pairing " " Headset settings " " SCO " " SP Output " " Icom headset " " Power save " " PTT " " PTT Beep " " Initialize Bluetooth unit " " CPU version " " Bluetooth unit version " " BASIC MANUAL See the FULL MANUAL for details. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual 7 LL...
...can use the Set mode to exit the Set mode. DDSet mode items ITEM Backlight " " MIC gain " " MIC Audio Input " " VOX setting " " VOX Level " " VOX delay " " TOT " " Battery voltage " " Bluetooth settings " " Bluetooth " " Auto connect " " Connect/Disconnect " " / " " Pairing " " Headset settings " " SCO " " SP Output " " Icom headset " " Power save " " PTT " " PTT Beep " " Initialize Bluetooth unit " " CPU version " " Bluetooth unit version " " BASIC MANUAL See the FULL MANUAL for details. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual 7 LL...
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... memory channelʼs frequency or name is displayed, if it is received. BASIC MANUAL 8 Push [MR]/[MW] to exit the Memory mode. Push [∫] or [√] to select a group, 10 and then push [ENT]/[SET]. 11 DDReceiving NOTE: When the battery is exhausted, beep sounds and the transceiver stops 12 When receiving a signal, "RX" is displayed transmitting, even if you can immediately 16 DDAdjusting the squelch...
... memory channelʼs frequency or name is displayed, if it is received. BASIC MANUAL 8 Push [MR]/[MW] to exit the Memory mode. Push [∫] or [√] to select a group, 10 and then push [ENT]/[SET]. 11 DDReceiving NOTE: When the battery is exhausted, beep sounds and the transceiver stops 12 When receiving a signal, "RX" is displayed transmitting, even if you can immediately 16 DDAdjusting the squelch...
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... also used by other devices, or stop using those devices. 2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode Refer to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ENT]/[SET] for a headset. Push [CLR]/[HOME] twice to enter the Set mode. 2. DDElectromagnetic Interference When you operate the device. 4. Push [CLR]/[HOME] to the following: Bluetooth devices operate in the 2.4 GHz band. BASIC MANUAL 9 LL These instructions describe...
... also used by other devices, or stop using those devices. 2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode Refer to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ENT]/[SET] for a headset. Push [CLR]/[HOME] twice to enter the Set mode. 2. DDElectromagnetic Interference When you operate the device. 4. Push [CLR]/[HOME] to the following: Bluetooth devices operate in the 2.4 GHz band. BASIC MANUAL 9 LL These instructions describe...
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...ʼs name is disconnected. 3. LL Push [MR]/[MW] to exit the 11 Set mode. 12 ■■ Using a wired headset 13 Connect your headset through the optional OPC-2401 headset 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 LL Push [∫] or [√] to enter the 1. Select "DISCON," and...
...ʼs name is disconnected. 3. LL Push [MR]/[MW] to exit the 11 Set mode. 12 ■■ Using a wired headset 13 Connect your headset through the optional OPC-2401 headset 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 LL Push [∫] or [√] to enter the 1. Select "DISCON," and...
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... to change without an antenna. DDGeneral Frequency range: IC-A16 IC-A16E TX RX WX TX/RX 118.000 ~ 136.99166 MHz 108.000 ~ 136.99166 MHz 161.650 ~ 163.275 MHz 118.000 ~ 136.99166 MHz Channel spacing: 25 kHz/8.33 kHz Mode: IC-A16 6K00A3E/5K60A3E 16K0G3E (WX) IC-A16E 6K80A3E/5K00A3E Number of Memory channels: 200 Channels Antenna impedance: 50 Ω nominal Antenna connector: BNC type Power...
... to change without an antenna. DDGeneral Frequency range: IC-A16 IC-A16E TX RX WX TX/RX 118.000 ~ 136.99166 MHz 108.000 ~ 136.99166 MHz 161.650 ~ 163.275 MHz 118.000 ~ 136.99166 MHz Channel spacing: 25 kHz/8.33 kHz Mode: IC-A16 6K00A3E/5K60A3E 16K0G3E (WX) IC-A16E 6K80A3E/5K00A3E Number of Memory channels: 200 Channels Antenna impedance: 50 Ω nominal Antenna connector: BNC type Power...
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... MANUAL for details. You can download the FULL MANUAL from a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. (Use with the BC-213) ••OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE Used when charging battery packs using a 13.8 V DC power source instead of the power adapter. (Use with the BC-213) ••OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of places in 8.33 kHz channel spacing. *4 Except for operating frequency ±1 MHz...
... MANUAL for details. You can download the FULL MANUAL from a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. (Use with the BC-213) ••OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE Used when charging battery packs using a 13.8 V DC power source instead of the power adapter. (Use with the BC-213) ••OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of places in 8.33 kHz channel spacing. *4 Except for operating frequency ±1 MHz...
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...frequencies in the band are shown. BASIC MANUAL 13 7 INFORMATION ■■ Channel ID list ••Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz Operating Frequency (MHz) 118.0000 118.0083 118.0167 118.0250 118.0333 118.0417 118.0500 118.0583 118.0667 118.0750 118.0833 118.0917 118.1000 Channel ID (Displayed Frequency...090 118.105 ••Channel spacing: 25 kHz (Actual frequency is strictly prohibited and shall not be used. CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this radio is displayed.) Operating Frequency (MHz) Channel ID (Displayed Frequency) 118.0000 118.000 ...
...frequencies in the band are shown. BASIC MANUAL 13 7 INFORMATION ■■ Channel ID list ••Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz Operating Frequency (MHz) 118.0000 118.0083 118.0167 118.0250 118.0333 118.0417 118.0500 118.0583 118.0667 118.0750 118.0833 118.0917 118.1000 Channel ID (Displayed Frequency...090 118.105 ••Channel spacing: 25 kHz (Actual frequency is strictly prohibited and shall not be used. CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this radio is displayed.) Operating Frequency (MHz) Channel ID (Displayed Frequency) 118.0000 118.000 ...
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... You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Set mode. 1. INFORMATION 7 ■■ About CE and DOC Hereby, Icom Inc. Select "CPU." ••The firmware version is operated in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be required to the laws in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65...
... You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Set mode. 1. INFORMATION 7 ■■ About CE and DOC Hereby, Icom Inc. Select "CPU." ••The firmware version is operated in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be required to the laws in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65...
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... which are listed on page 12 when attaching the radio to your belt, or other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in the Frequency Range from the body when transmitting and only use time ("50% duty cycle"). the total radio use the Icom beltclips which persons are authorized for "Occupational Use Only". RF and Microwave. Electromagnetic Interference/ Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio complies...
... which are listed on page 12 when attaching the radio to your belt, or other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in the Frequency Range from the body when transmitting and only use time ("50% duty cycle"). the total radio use the Icom beltclips which persons are authorized for "Occupational Use Only". RF and Microwave. Electromagnetic Interference/ Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio complies...