Instruction Manual
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...: Occupational/Controlled Use The radio transmitter is within the FCC allowable limits for "Occupational Use Only". tromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to assure that can cause the radio to transmit by the manufacturer for ex- Belt Clip (MB- 86/103), Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack (BP-210N) and Alkaline Bat- To provide the recipients of your Icom radio complies with the following accessories are not...
...: Occupational/Controlled Use The radio transmitter is within the FCC allowable limits for "Occupational Use Only". tromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to assure that can cause the radio to transmit by the manufacturer for ex- Belt Clip (MB- 86/103), Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack (BP-210N) and Alkaline Bat- To provide the recipients of your Icom radio complies with the following accessories are not...
Instruction Manual
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... you with years of trouble-free operation. This in- q Antenna 1 w Belt clip 1 e Handstrap 1 r Battery pack* or battery case 1 t Wall charger 1 y Carrying case 1 u Headset adapter 1 * The battery pack, wall charger, headset adapter or carrying case may occur. struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-A24/A6. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. ii The IC-A24/A6 VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with...
... you with years of trouble-free operation. This in- q Antenna 1 w Belt clip 1 e Handstrap 1 r Battery pack* or battery case 1 t Wall charger 1 y Carrying case 1 u Headset adapter 1 * The battery pack, wall charger, headset adapter or carrying case may occur. struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-A24/A6. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. ii The IC-A24/A6 VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with...
Instruction Manual
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... battery pack or installed dry cell batteries will hausted. NEVER operate the transceiver with any protection against continuous high volume op- +60°C (+140°F). power source of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Such a connection will be protected by Icom Inc., could void your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use of...
... battery pack or installed dry cell batteries will hausted. NEVER operate the transceiver with any protection against continuous high volume op- +60°C (+140°F). power source of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Such a connection will be protected by Icom Inc., could void your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use of...
Instruction Manual
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... Setting a frequency 8 I Setting a squelch level 8 I Selecting a weather channel 8 I Receiving 9 I Transmitting 9 I ANL function 9 I Low battery indicator 10 I Recall function 10 I Setting weather alert function 11 I Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency 11 I Lock function 11 I Side tone function 11 I Setting beep tone 11 I Backlighting 11 4 MEMORY OPERATION 12 - 15 I Memory channel selection 12 I Transferring memory contents 12 I Programming a memory channel 13 I Memory names 14 I Clearing the memory contents 14 5 SCAN OPERATION 16 - 17 I Scan types 16 I COM band scan...
... Setting a frequency 8 I Setting a squelch level 8 I Selecting a weather channel 8 I Receiving 9 I Transmitting 9 I ANL function 9 I Low battery indicator 10 I Recall function 10 I Setting weather alert function 11 I Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency 11 I Lock function 11 I Side tone function 11 I Setting beep tone 11 I Backlighting 11 4 MEMORY OPERATION 12 - 15 I Memory channel selection 12 I Transferring memory contents 12 I Programming a memory channel 13 I Memory names 14 I Clearing the memory contents 14 5 SCAN OPERATION 16 - 17 I Scan types 16 I COM band scan...
Instruction Manual
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... squelch levels and squelch open (0) are available. ➥ Push , then push [SQL•WX-ALERT] to receive. • " " appears on the function display while transmitting. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 9) Push and hold for display and keypad ON or OFF. to turn the WX-alert function ON or OFF. after 3 sec. 2 e VOLUME [VOL] (p. 9) Adjusts the audio level. i POWER SWITCH [PWR] (pgs. 9, 28) ➥ Push and hold to enter the cloning function mode...
... squelch levels and squelch open (0) are available. ➥ Push , then push [SQL•WX-ALERT] to receive. • " " appears on the function display while transmitting. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 9) Push and hold for display and keypad ON or OFF. to turn the WX-alert function ON or OFF. after 3 sec. 2 e VOLUME [VOL] (p. 9) Adjusts the audio level. i POWER SWITCH [PWR] (pgs. 9, 28) ➥ Push and hold to enter the cloning function mode...
Instruction Manual
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...] to program the contents into the memory channels. 3 To [DC 11V] To the cigarette lighter socket Wall charger to select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency. • DC POWER CONNECTION IC-A24/A6 CP-20 (for 2 sec. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION !1 CLEAR KEY [CLR•DEL] (pgs. 8-17) ➥ Push to turn to the frequency mode, when memory channel, WX channel, 121.5 MHz, squelch level setting or beep tone setting is operating. !6 ENTER...
...] to program the contents into the memory channels. 3 To [DC 11V] To the cigarette lighter socket Wall charger to select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency. • DC POWER CONNECTION IC-A24/A6 CP-20 (for 2 sec. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION !1 CLEAR KEY [CLR•DEL] (pgs. 8-17) ➥ Push to turn to the frequency mode, when memory channel, WX channel, 121.5 MHz, squelch level setting or beep tone setting is operating. !6 ENTER...
Instruction Manual
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...;CDI] to select the CDI display from the CDI display in NAV band. (p. 19)*1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Push , then push [5•DUP-W] to set the displayed memory or weather channel as a "TAG" channel. (p. 17) *1 These functions available on the IC-A24 only. 4 version only. (p. 24)*1 Push , then push [6•DUP] to turn the beep tone setting mode ON (p. 11). • Adjustable level; 0 to 9 Push , then push...
...;CDI] to select the CDI display from the CDI display in NAV band. (p. 19)*1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Push , then push [5•DUP-W] to set the displayed memory or weather channel as a "TAG" channel. (p. 17) *1 These functions available on the IC-A24 only. 4 version only. (p. 24)*1 Push , then push [6•DUP] to turn the beep tone setting mode ON (p. 11). • Adjustable level; 0 to 9 Push , then push...
Instruction Manual
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... when the battery is activated in use. The attached battery pack requires recharging. ➥ Appears and flashes when battery replacement is in NAV mode. ➥"DUP" blinks while setting the duplex frequency. e RX INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. y LOCK INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears while the lock function is necessary. u FREQUENCY DISPLAY (pgs. 8, 14) ➥ Shows the operating frequency. ➥ Shows the channel name when the...
... when the battery is activated in use. The attached battery pack requires recharging. ➥ Appears and flashes when battery replacement is in NAV mode. ➥"DUP" blinks while setting the duplex frequency. e RX INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. y LOCK INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears while the lock function is necessary. u FREQUENCY DISPLAY (pgs. 8, 14) ➥ Shows the operating frequency. ➥ Shows the channel name when the...
Instruction Manual
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...- lected channel number appears. to turn power ON, then push [CLR•DEL] to select the frequency mode when memory CH noise while receiving no signal. version only) [EXAMPLE] • 111.225 MHz: Push • 117.250 MHz: Push • 120.000 MHz: Push • 125.300 MHz: Push The U.S.A. version has VHF marine WX (weather) channel receiving capability for 2 sec. w Push [SQL•WX-ALERT] or...
...- lected channel number appears. to turn power ON, then push [CLR•DEL] to select the frequency mode when memory CH noise while receiving no signal. version only) [EXAMPLE] • 111.225 MHz: Push • 117.250 MHz: Push • 120.000 MHz: Push • 125.300 MHz: Push The U.S.A. version has VHF marine WX (weather) channel receiving capability for 2 sec. w Push [SQL•WX-ALERT] or...
Instruction Manual
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... transmit. • " " indicator appears. t Set the desired frequency using [DIAL] or keypad. • COM band frequency range: 118.00-136.975 MHz w Push and hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. 3 BASIC OPERATION I Receiving q Push [PWR] to turn the ANL function ON/OFF. If the frequency is busy, wait until the noise is clear. e Rotate [VOL] to receive. wise to turn the power...
... transmit. • " " indicator appears. t Set the desired frequency using [DIAL] or keypad. • COM band frequency range: 118.00-136.975 MHz w Push and hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. 3 BASIC OPERATION I Receiving q Push [PWR] to turn the ANL function ON/OFF. If the frequency is busy, wait until the noise is clear. e Rotate [VOL] to receive. wise to turn the power...
Instruction Manual
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The attached battery pack requires recharging. I Low battery indicator Low battery indicator appears Low battery indicator when the battery power has decreased to replace it . • (e.g.) Deletes "r0" recall channel which is stored 121.375 MHz into "r1". D Calling the stored frequencies ➥ Push to call the 10th stored frequency. to delete it . • Replaces the selected channel into the previous channel when push , then . • Replaces the selected channel into...
The attached battery pack requires recharging. I Low battery indicator Low battery indicator appears Low battery indicator when the battery power has decreased to replace it . • (e.g.) Deletes "r0" recall channel which is stored 121.375 MHz into "r1". D Calling the stored frequencies ➥ Push to call the 10th stored frequency. to delete it . • Replaces the selected channel into the previous channel when push , then . • Replaces the selected channel into...
Instruction Manual
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... An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- w During transmit mode, rotate [DIAL] to turns the weather alert function ON (Indicates " ")/OFF (Indicates " "). When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is checked any important weather announcements. The previously selected (used) weather channel is op- fore any time during standby, or while scanning. • Push , then push [SQL•WX-ALERT] to adjust the monitor...
... An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- w During transmit mode, rotate [DIAL] to turns the weather alert function ON (Indicates " ")/OFF (Indicates " "). When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is checked any important weather announcements. The previously selected (used) weather channel is op- fore any time during standby, or while scanning. • Push , then push [SQL•WX-ALERT] to adjust the monitor...
Instruction Manual
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... BANK selection mode. • "M," BANK and memory numbers are blinks. t Push [ENT•WX] to program the information into the selected memory channel. • Memory BANK and memory channel number appears. e Push , then push [MR•MW] to program the contents into the channel and return to select a weather channel.* • Set the desired frequency or weather channel* using [DIAL] or keypad. 4 MEMORY OPERATION I Programming a memory channel The transceiver has...
... BANK selection mode. • "M," BANK and memory numbers are blinks. t Push [ENT•WX] to program the information into the selected memory channel. • Memory BANK and memory channel number appears. e Push , then push [MR•MW] to program the contents into the channel and return to select a weather channel.* • Set the desired frequency or weather channel* using [DIAL] or keypad. 4 MEMORY OPERATION I Programming a memory channel The transceiver has...
Instruction Manual
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... muted. Jump I COM band scan The U.S.A. version only. 16 version has 3 scan types to select memory mode. w Push [SQL•WX-ALERT] to set the squelch level to start the scan. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. • To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. Weather channels are available for checking often-used channels and bypassing usually busy channels such as control-tower frequencies. r To stop the scan...
... muted. Jump I COM band scan The U.S.A. version only. 16 version has 3 scan types to select memory mode. w Push [SQL•WX-ALERT] to set the squelch level to start the scan. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. • To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. Weather channels are available for checking often-used channels and bypassing usually busy channels such as control-tower frequencies. r To stop the scan...
Instruction Manual
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...viation Indicator) mode. • The course indicator shows 'OF' when the desired VOR signal cannot be changed. Correct your aeronautical chart and push the keypad or rotate [DIAL] to set the operating frequency, select the DVOR mode in advance. However, the function display does not ... course indicator indicates where you are not intended to indicate your aircraft is selected, the operating frequency cannot be received. version only IC-A24's VOR and CDI Navigation features are supplemental aids to navigation only, and are located on a radial VOR INDICATOR NOTE ...
...viation Indicator) mode. • The course indicator shows 'OF' when the desired VOR signal cannot be changed. Correct your aeronautical chart and push the keypad or rotate [DIAL] to set the operating frequency, select the DVOR mode in advance. However, the function display does not ... course indicator indicates where you are not intended to indicate your aircraft is selected, the operating frequency cannot be received. version only IC-A24's VOR and CDI Navigation features are supplemental aids to navigation only, and are located on a radial VOR INDICATOR NOTE ...
Instruction Manual
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...;ight service station while receiving a VOR station. q Push [CLR•DEL] to turn the duplex function ON. • "DUP" appears on the function display. w Set a NAV band frequency using the tun- When using the tuning dial, push [ENT•WX] after setting a frequency. EXAMPLE: Programming 123.65 MHz as the transmit frequency in advance. NOTE: A duplex frequency can also be programmed into a memory channel. • The displayed frequency returns to...
...;ight service station while receiving a VOR station. q Push [CLR•DEL] to turn the duplex function ON. • "DUP" appears on the function display. w Set a NAV band frequency using the tun- When using the tuning dial, push [ENT•WX] after setting a frequency. EXAMPLE: Programming 123.65 MHz as the transmit frequency in advance. NOTE: A duplex frequency can also be programmed into a memory channel. • The displayed frequency returns to...
Instruction Manual
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... range for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for battery recycling options in corrosion of this battery into the charger. Internal battery gas may flow into it to have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. NEVER connect DC power to dispose of the charger terminals or damage to +104°F) - rent may cause an explosion. D Recycling information (U.S.A. NEVER use another manufacture's adapters...
... range for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for battery recycling options in corrosion of this battery into the charger. Internal battery gas may flow into it to have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. NEVER connect DC power to dispose of the charger terminals or damage to +104°F) - rent may cause an explosion. D Recycling information (U.S.A. NEVER use another manufacture's adapters...
Instruction Manual
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... connection for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. pgs. 8, 9 Transmitting impossible. • Some channels are not programmed • Set the "TAG" settings of desired programmed as "TAG" channels. 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be selected. • Lock function is activated. • Push , then push [7• ]. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. p. 17 No beep sounds. • Beep tones turned OFF. • Push , then push [8•BEEP] to adjust p. 11 the beep tone...
... connection for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. pgs. 8, 9 Transmitting impossible. • Some channels are not programmed • Set the "TAG" settings of desired programmed as "TAG" channels. 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be selected. • Lock function is activated. • Push , then push [7• ]. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. p. 17 No beep sounds. • Beep tones turned OFF. • Push , then push [8•BEEP] to adjust p. 11 the beep tone...
Instruction Manual
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... (except oper- ating frequency ±6.25 Hz range) : 3-conductor 2.5(d) mm (1/10˝)/ more than 40 dB at external DC jack D Receiver • Usable temp. version only. • Mode : 6K00A3E 16K0G3E (161.65 to 163.275 MHz) • Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Number of memory channels : 200 (20 CH. × 10 BANK) • Power supply requirement : Specified battery packs...
... (except oper- ating frequency ±6.25 Hz range) : 3-conductor 2.5(d) mm (1/10˝)/ more than 40 dB at external DC jack D Receiver • Usable temp. version only. • Mode : 6K00A3E 16K0G3E (161.65 to 163.275 MHz) • Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Number of memory channels : 200 (20 CH. × 10 BANK) • Power supply requirement : Specified battery packs...
Instruction Manual
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... DC POWER CABLE FOR BC-121N WITH DC Charges the battery pack using an optional headset, such as supplied with the transceiver. • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type. An AC adapter is supplied with the supplied belt clip (Fixed type). ➥MB-96N: Belt hanger for swivel type. • MB-96F/96N LEATHER BELT HANGER ➥MB-96F: Attaches with the charger depending...
... DC POWER CABLE FOR BC-121N WITH DC Charges the battery pack using an optional headset, such as supplied with the transceiver. • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type. An AC adapter is supplied with the supplied belt clip (Fixed type). ➥MB-96N: Belt hanger for swivel type. • MB-96F/96N LEATHER BELT HANGER ➥MB-96F: Attaches with the charger depending...