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....; This radio is used only W AR N IN G during transmit mode. This radio has been evaluated for and classified as hospitals and blasting sites. magnetic Fields- Belt Clip (MB-94/96F) and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-230N/ 232N). • D O NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as consequence of the hazards, and the ways to the following accessories are listed on the function display...
....; This radio is used only W AR N IN G during transmit mode. This radio has been evaluated for and classified as hospitals and blasting sites. magnetic Fields- Belt Clip (MB-94/96F) and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-230N/ 232N). • D O NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as consequence of the hazards, and the ways to the following accessories are listed on the function display...
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... 1 t Battery charger 1 y AC adapter 1 q w e r EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-A14/S. The IC-A14/S VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with the transceiver. Qty. This in- With proper care this Icom product. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using...
... 1 t Battery charger 1 y AC adapter 1 q w e r EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-A14/S. The IC-A14/S VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with the transceiver. Qty. This in- With proper care this Icom product. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using...
Instruction Manual
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... OPERATION 8-11 n Setting a frequency 8 n Setting a squelch level 9 n Lock function 9 n Receiving 10 n Transmitting 10 n Side tone function 11 n LCD backlight 11 n Low battery indicator 11 4 MEMORY OPERATION 12-17 n Memory channel selection 12 n Memory bank selection (Available with the IC-A14 only) 12 n Programming a memory channel 13 n Memory names 15 n Copying memory contents 16 n Clearing the memory contents (Available with the IC-A14 only 17 5 SCAN OPERATION 18-20 n Scan types 18 n COM band scan...
... OPERATION 8-11 n Setting a frequency 8 n Setting a squelch level 9 n Lock function 9 n Receiving 10 n Transmitting 10 n Side tone function 11 n LCD backlight 11 n Low battery indicator 11 4 MEMORY OPERATION 12-17 n Memory channel selection 12 n Memory bank selection (Available with the IC-A14 only) 12 n Programming a memory channel 13 n Memory names 15 n Copying memory contents 16 n Clearing the memory contents (Available with the IC-A14 only 17 5 SCAN OPERATION 18-20 n Scan types 18 n COM band scan...
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... transmit; release to toggles the LCD backlight ON and OFF. (p. 11) For IC-A14S only During memory mode, push and hold to turning the key lock function OFF. e LIGHT SWITCH [LIGHT] Push to receive. t SQUELCH UP/DOWN KEYS [SQLY]/ [SQLZ] (p. 9) Push either key to change or select the operating frequency, memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (p. 8) While scanning, push to select the squelch level. • 10 squelch levels, 1-10, and squelch open...
... transmit; release to toggles the LCD backlight ON and OFF. (p. 11) For IC-A14S only During memory mode, push and hold to turning the key lock function OFF. e LIGHT SWITCH [LIGHT] Push to receive. t SQUELCH UP/DOWN KEYS [SQLY]/ [SQLZ] (p. 9) Push either key to change or select the operating frequency, memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (p. 8) While scanning, push to select the squelch level. • 10 squelch levels, 1-10, and squelch open...
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... transmitting. The attached battery pack requires recharging when this indicator ON. Blinks when battery replacement is nearing exhaustion. i WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR (IC-A14 only) (p. 23) Appears when the weather alert function is in use. !0 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears when the battery is necessary. !1 FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency, memory channel number, memory name, set as a TAG channel. w MEMORY INDICATOR (p. 12) Appears when memory channel mode is pushed. o LOCK INDICATOR (p. 9) A ppears when the lock...
... transmitting. The attached battery pack requires recharging when this indicator ON. Blinks when battery replacement is nearing exhaustion. i WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR (IC-A14 only) (p. 23) Appears when the weather alert function is in use. !0 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears when the battery is necessary. !1 FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency, memory channel number, memory name, set as a TAG channel. w MEMORY INDICATOR (p. 12) Appears when memory channel mode is pushed. o LOCK INDICATOR (p. 9) A ppears when the lock...
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t Set the desired frequency using [Y]/[Z] or keypad (IC-A14 only). • COM band frequency range: 118.00-136.975 MHz w Push and hold the transceiver too close to open for details. 13 14 n Transmitting Appears while transmitting 15 16 NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the set mode. The time-out timer is received on the frequency 17 before transmitting. q Set the desired frequency in set frequency: • " " indicator appears. • DO NOT hold [PTT] to...
t Set the desired frequency using [Y]/[Z] or keypad (IC-A14 only). • COM band frequency range: 118.00-136.975 MHz w Push and hold the transceiver too close to open for details. 13 14 n Transmitting Appears while transmitting 15 16 NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the set mode. The time-out timer is received on the frequency 17 before transmitting. q Set the desired frequency in set frequency: • " " indicator appears. • DO NOT hold [PTT] to...
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... during night time operation. Push [LIGHT] to turn the transmit mode ON. n LCD backlight The IC-A14/S has LCD backlight for monitoring. Blinks when the battery replacement is indicated n Low battery indicator [PTT] [Z]/[Y] IMPORTANT! If so, reduce the volume /monitor level or discontinue use. w During transmit, push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the level. • 'ST--0' is OFF and 'ST--10' is performed even the low battery indicator blinks, emits a long beep then the transceiver power turned OFF automatically...
... during night time operation. Push [LIGHT] to turn the transmit mode ON. n LCD backlight The IC-A14/S has LCD backlight for monitoring. Blinks when the battery replacement is indicated n Low battery indicator [PTT] [Z]/[Y] IMPORTANT! If so, reduce the volume /monitor level or discontinue use. w During transmit, push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the level. • 'ST--0' is OFF and 'ST--10' is performed even the low battery indicator blinks, emits a long beep then the transceiver power turned OFF automatically...
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... blinks. Blinks when select memory write mode is selected. w Set the desired frequency. (p. 8) • P ush [FUNC], then push [WX](7) to select a weather channel mode, and then select the desired weather channel using [Y]/[Z] or keypad if desired. (p. 23) e Push [FUNC] then push [MW](MR) to the frequency mode. • EXAMPLE: P rogramming WX-05 into memory channel 9 in memory BANK 3. 4 MEMORY OPERATION n Programming a memory channel Program often-used frequencies with the following instructions...
... blinks. Blinks when select memory write mode is selected. w Set the desired frequency. (p. 8) • P ush [FUNC], then push [WX](7) to select a weather channel mode, and then select the desired weather channel using [Y]/[Z] or keypad if desired. (p. 23) e Push [FUNC] then push [MW](MR) to the frequency mode. • EXAMPLE: P rogramming WX-05 into memory channel 9 in memory BANK 3. 4 MEMORY OPERATION n Programming a memory channel Program often-used frequencies with the following instructions...
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..., use [MR]. • To erase a character, overwrite with a space (displayed as "_"). e Select the desired memory channel to the frequency indication. • When no name is programmed, the display shows the pro- y Push and hold [MR] for IC-A14 only). y Push [ENT] to program the name and frequency at the same time. • Return to enter the memory name programming mode appears and 1st digit blinks...
..., use [MR]. • To erase a character, overwrite with a space (displayed as "_"). e Select the desired memory channel to the frequency indication. • When no name is programmed, the display shows the pro- y Push and hold [MR] for IC-A14 only). y Push [ENT] to program the name and frequency at the same time. • Return to enter the memory name programming mode appears and 1st digit blinks...
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... your needs. 5 SCAN OPERATION n Scan types n COM band scan 1 The IC-A14 has 3 scan types to select the frequency mode. 2 has 2 scan types. COM BAND SCAN 108.00 118.00 w Push [SQLY]/[SQLZ] to set the squelch level to the point where noise is just muted. 3 136.975 Repeatedly scans For IC-A14 4 MHz MHz MHz a l l f r e q u e n c i e s e Push [FUNC], then push [SCAN](2) to start the scan. 5 Scan Jump over the entire COM band. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses...
... your needs. 5 SCAN OPERATION n Scan types n COM band scan 1 The IC-A14 has 3 scan types to select the frequency mode. 2 has 2 scan types. COM BAND SCAN 108.00 118.00 w Push [SQLY]/[SQLZ] to set the squelch level to the point where noise is just muted. 3 136.975 Repeatedly scans For IC-A14 4 MHz MHz MHz a l l f r e q u e n c i e s e Push [FUNC], then push [SCAN](2) to start the scan. 5 Scan Jump over the entire COM band. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses...
Instruction Manual
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... suits your preference using with the frequency [121.5](0) [FUNC] *for 2 sec. to default condition without memory channels. The following transceiver's settings will return to the default value; • Operating mode (Frequency, memory or weather* channel mode with frequency or channel number, including bank*) • Duplex setting • ANL setting • Key touch beep • Squelch level • Side tone level • Microphone gain • Internal microphone usage • Time-Out timer setting The default condition can...
... suits your preference using with the frequency [121.5](0) [FUNC] *for 2 sec. to default condition without memory channels. The following transceiver's settings will return to the default value; • Operating mode (Frequency, memory or weather* channel mode with frequency or channel number, including bank*) • Duplex setting • ANL setting • Key touch beep • Squelch level • Side tone level • Microphone gain • Internal microphone usage • Time-Out timer setting The default condition can...
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...](4) [FUNC] The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked any important weather announcements. Weather channel appears 23 [WX](7) [FUNC] "WX" indicator appears when the weather alert is operated. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is set to select the desired WX channel. D Setting weather alert function An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before any time during standby, or while scanning. P ush [FUNC], then...
...](4) [FUNC] The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked any important weather announcements. Weather channel appears 23 [WX](7) [FUNC] "WX" indicator appears when the weather alert is operated. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is set to select the desired WX channel. D Setting weather alert function An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before any time during standby, or while scanning. P ush [FUNC], then...
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... memory channel independently. r Set the desired flight service station frequency using [Y]/[Z] or keypad. • NAVI band frequency range: 108.00-117.975 MHz e Push [FUNC], then push [DUP-W](5). • NAVI band frequency range: 108.00-117.975 MHz 7 w P ush [FUNC], then push [DUP](6) to turn the duplex function ON. 8 • "DUP" blinks and transmit frequency appears. t Push [FUNC], then push [DUP](6) to the NAVI band frequency. transmit frequency. 10 • The displayed frequency...
... memory channel independently. r Set the desired flight service station frequency using [Y]/[Z] or keypad. • NAVI band frequency range: 108.00-117.975 MHz e Push [FUNC], then push [DUP-W](5). • NAVI band frequency range: 108.00-117.975 MHz 7 w P ush [FUNC], then push [DUP](6) to turn the duplex function ON. 8 • "DUP" blinks and transmit frequency appears. t Push [FUNC], then push [DUP](6) to the NAVI band frequency. transmit frequency. 10 • The displayed frequency...
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... the home function. Microphone gain The internal microphone gain can be changed values or conditions of the set mode items can be set mode. to also enters into set mode q Rotate [VOL] to enter set , if desired. • MIC- w While pushing and holding [Y] and [Z], turn [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. For your communicating style. 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS n Set mode setting Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed with the optional cloning software, CS-A14.
... the home function. Microphone gain The internal microphone gain can be changed values or conditions of the set mode items can be set mode. to also enters into set mode q Rotate [VOL] to enter set , if desired. • MIC- w While pushing and holding [Y] and [Z], turn [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. For your communicating style. 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS n Set mode setting Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed with the optional cloning software, CS-A14.
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...or is not specified in this instruction manual. Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater, ...use or leave battery packs in areas with Icom radios or Icom charger. battery life. 27 7 BATTERY PACKS n Battery charging Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may also degrade battery performance or shorten R DANGER! Battery damage may cause the battery to burst. Immediately stop using the battery if it dry before using...
...or is not specified in this instruction manual. Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater, ...use or leave battery packs in areas with Icom radios or Icom charger. battery life. 27 7 BATTERY PACKS n Battery charging Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may also degrade battery performance or shorten R DANGER! Battery damage may cause the battery to burst. Immediately stop using the battery if it dry before using...
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... a year storing. Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will activate, 5 perature range for a recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, D Charging caution 2 high-pressure container, or in direct sunlight. If the 7 reduce the battery's performance and battery life. could occur if the battery is out of its operat- The charger is wet...
... a year storing. Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will activate, 5 perature range for a recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, D Charging caution 2 high-pressure container, or in direct sunlight. If the 7 reduce the battery's performance and battery life. could occur if the battery is out of its operat- The charger is wet...
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... power comes on. • The battery is open. • Set the squelch level to tighten. p. 22 IC-A14S: Turn the beep tone ON in set mode. memory channel can not • Push and hold [ ] for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. • Check the connection to the transceiver. pgs. 22, 25 12 13 14 D CP-22 fuse replacement 15 If the fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning...
... power comes on. • The battery is open. • Set the squelch level to tighten. p. 22 IC-A14S: Turn the beep tone ON in set mode. memory channel can not • Push and hold [ ] for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. • Check the connection to the transceiver. pgs. 22, 25 12 13 14 D CP-22 fuse replacement 15 If the fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning...
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...% mod.) • Hum and noise • External SP connector : More than 46 dB (except operating frequency ±62.5 kHz range) : 3-conductor 2.5(d) mm (1⁄10˝)/ 150 Ω • Mode : 6K00A3E 16K0G3E (IC-A14/Rx only) D Receiver • Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Number of memory channels : IC-A14 200 (20 CH × 10 BANKS) IC-A14S 100 • Power supply requirement : Specified Icom's battery packs 7.4 V DC standard •...
...% mod.) • Hum and noise • External SP connector : More than 46 dB (except operating frequency ±62.5 kHz range) : 3-conductor 2.5(d) mm (1⁄10˝)/ 150 Ω • Mode : 6K00A3E 16K0G3E (IC-A14/Rx only) D Receiver • Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Number of memory channels : IC-A14 200 (20 CH × 10 BANKS) IC-A14S 100 • Power supply requirement : Specified Icom's battery packs 7.4 V DC standard •...
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... desktop charger + BC-174 ac adapter For regular charging of battery packs. D MICROPHONE • HM-173 speaker microphone Combination speaker and microphone. • CS-A14 cloning software + OPC-478/UC cloning cable Provides quick and easy programming of items, such as memory 13 channels or set mode contents, from a PC using 12/24 V 6 For rapid charging of BP-230N and BP-232N (Li-ion). 11 OPTIONS D BATTERY PACKS D BELT CLIPS 1 •...
... desktop charger + BC-174 ac adapter For regular charging of battery packs. D MICROPHONE • HM-173 speaker microphone Combination speaker and microphone. • CS-A14 cloning software + OPC-478/UC cloning cable Provides quick and easy programming of items, such as memory 13 channels or set mode contents, from a PC using 12/24 V 6 For rapid charging of BP-230N and BP-232N (Li-ion). 11 OPTIONS D BATTERY PACKS D BELT CLIPS 1 •...
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... your transmitted voice to the headset for operation with the IC-A14/S with the headset. 37 PTT PTT switch Use a PTT switch with the IC-A14/S. See "n Side tone function" (p. 11) when setting the side tone level. 12 OPTIONAL HEADSET CONNECTION D OPC-499 (HEADSET ADAPTER) connection When using a headset (3rd party products) via the OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER, the transceiver outputs your dealer for details about headsets compatible for monitoring. Some headsets do not work properly when used with a 3.5 mm (1⁄8˝) diameter plug, if...
... your transmitted voice to the headset for operation with the IC-A14/S with the headset. 37 PTT PTT switch Use a PTT switch with the IC-A14/S. See "n Side tone function" (p. 11) when setting the side tone level. 12 OPTIONAL HEADSET CONNECTION D OPC-499 (HEADSET ADAPTER) connection When using a headset (3rd party products) via the OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER, the transceiver outputs your dealer for details about headsets compatible for monitoring. Some headsets do not work properly when used with a 3.5 mm (1⁄8˝) diameter plug, if...