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... disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of the art technology and craftsmanship. FOREWORD Thank you for the IC-A14/S. The IC-A14/S VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with the transceiver. Qty. Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with Icom's state of personal injury, fire or electric shock. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
... disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of the art technology and craftsmanship. FOREWORD Thank you for the IC-A14/S. The IC-A14/S VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with the transceiver. Qty. Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with Icom's state of personal injury, fire or electric shock. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
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... 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...Home function 21 n Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency (Available with the IC-A14 only 21 n Key touch beep tone 22 n ANL function 22 n Weather channel operation (Available with the IC-A14 only 23 n Duplex operation (Available with the IC-A14 only 24 n Set mode setting 25 7 BATTERY PACKS 27-31 n ...
... 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...Home function 21 n Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency (Available with the IC-A14 only 21 n Key touch beep tone 22 n ANL function 22 n Weather channel operation (Available with the IC-A14 only 23 n Duplex operation (Available with the IC-A14 only 24 n Set mode setting 25 7 BATTERY PACKS 27-31 n ...
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...• 10 squelch levels, 1-10, and squelch open, 0, are available. e LIGHT SWITCH [LIGHT] Push to change the scanning direction. (pgs. 18, 19) For IC-A14S only Push and hold for 1 sec. y UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] Push to change or select the operating frequency, memory channel, set mode setting, etc. ...(p. 8) While scanning, push to toggles the LCD backlight ON and OFF. (p. 11) For IC-A14S only During memory mode, push and hold for 2 sec. to turn the "TAG" setting ON and OFF. (p. 20) r PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push ...
...• 10 squelch levels, 1-10, and squelch open, 0, are available. e LIGHT SWITCH [LIGHT] Push to change the scanning direction. (pgs. 18, 19) For IC-A14S only Push and hold for 1 sec. y UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] Push to change or select the operating frequency, memory channel, set mode setting, etc. ...(p. 8) While scanning, push to toggles the LCD backlight ON and OFF. (p. 11) For IC-A14S only During memory mode, push and hold for 2 sec. to turn the "TAG" setting ON and OFF. (p. 20) r PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push ...
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... to select memory mode. (p. 12) [MIC/SP] (p. 37) Connects the optional speaker microphone or a headset 3 using with the IC-A14 only; PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 1 u KEYPAD (Available with the optional OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER, if 4 For IC-A14 P ush [FUNC] then push this key enters select memory desired. 5 write mode. (p. 13) 6 D uring memory mode...
... to select memory mode. (p. 12) [MIC/SP] (p. 37) Connects the optional speaker microphone or a headset 3 using with the IC-A14 only; PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 1 u KEYPAD (Available with the optional OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER, if 4 For IC-A14 P ush [FUNC] then push this key enters select memory desired. 5 write mode. (p. 13) 6 D uring memory mode...
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION D KEYPAD (Available with IC-A14 only) Inputs digit "1" for frequency input or memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 8, 12) Inputs "1," "Q," or "Z" during memory name programming. (p. 15) After pushing [...
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION D KEYPAD (Available with IC-A14 only) Inputs digit "1" for frequency input or memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 8, 12) Inputs "1," "Q," or "Z" during memory name programming. (p. 15) After pushing [...
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...a signal or when the squelch opens. e TAG INDICATOR (p. 20) Appears when the selected memory channel is in use . y DUPLEX INDICATOR (IC-A14 only) (p. 24) Appears when the duplex function is pushed. o LOCK INDICATOR (p. 9) A ppears when the lock function is set mode item, ...when this indicator ON. Blinks when battery replacement is in use. t TX INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears while transmitting. 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 ...
...a signal or when the squelch opens. e TAG INDICATOR (p. 20) Appears when the selected memory channel is in use . y DUPLEX INDICATOR (IC-A14 only) (p. 24) Appears when the duplex function is pushed. o LOCK INDICATOR (p. 9) A ppears when the lock function is set mode item, ...when this indicator ON. Blinks when battery replacement is in use. t TX INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears while transmitting. 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 ...
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w Push [Y]/[Z] to select the frequency mode when memory CH number or WX CH number appears on the function display. D Using keypad (IC-A14 only) q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON, then push [CLR] to return the normal tuning. Push [FUNC] again to select the ... Push 5 appropriate digit keys to input the frequency. • Push [1] as the 1st digit. • When a wrong digit is available with the IC-A14; push [FUNC], then push [Y]/[Z]. For IC-A14 only • 1 MHz tuning step is input, push [CLR] to clear, then repeat step w again. • Push [ENT] to enter consecutive zero...
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select the frequency mode when memory CH number or WX CH number appears on the function display. D Using keypad (IC-A14 only) q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON, then push [CLR] to return the normal tuning. Push [FUNC] again to select the ... Push 5 appropriate digit keys to input the frequency. • Push [1] as the 1st digit. • When a wrong digit is available with the IC-A14; push [FUNC], then push [Y]/[Z]. For IC-A14 only • 1 MHz tuning step is input, push [CLR] to clear, then repeat step w again. • Push [ENT] to enter consecutive zero...
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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 your mouth or speak too loudly. ... CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may distort the signal. 7 • Squelch opens and audio is muted. • " " indicator disappears. e Rotate [VOL] to regulatory requirements, the IC-A14/S has a Time-Out-Timer function. If the frequency is busy, wait until the noise is emitted from the speaker. This timer cuts a transmission 11 When...
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 your mouth or speak too loudly. ... CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may distort the signal. 7 • Squelch opens and audio is muted. • " " indicator disappears. e Rotate [VOL] to regulatory requirements, the IC-A14/S has a Time-Out-Timer function. If the frequency is busy, wait until the noise is emitted from the speaker. This timer cuts a transmission 11 When...
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...'s products), the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to a specified level. Blinks when the battery replacement is connected, otherwise your ears may occur. n LCD backlight The IC-A14/S has LCD backlight for long period. Select 'ST--0' when a speaker microphone is necessary.
...'s products), the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to a specified level. Blinks when the battery replacement is connected, otherwise your ears may occur. n LCD backlight The IC-A14/S has LCD backlight for long period. Select 'ST--0' when a speaker microphone is necessary.
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...Appears when memory tion mode. 7 mode is selected. 9 w Push [Y]/[Z] to select memory mode. 4 MEMORY OPERATION n Memory channel selection n Memory bank selection 1 IC-A14 has 200 memory channels (20 channels × 10 banks; tion mode is selected. 8 Using [Y]/[Z]: Appears when bank selec- de- (Available with...BANK number, then push [ENT]. 13 w Push 2 appropriate digit key (00 to 99, depending on setting) for storage of the IC-A14's memory channels are divided into 3 bank (up to 10 banks are available depending on r Push [Y]/[Z], or 2 14 bank setting condition...
...Appears when memory tion mode. 7 mode is selected. 9 w Push [Y]/[Z] to select memory mode. 4 MEMORY OPERATION n Memory channel selection n Memory bank selection 1 IC-A14 has 200 memory channels (20 channels × 10 banks; tion mode is selected. 8 Using [Y]/[Z]: Appears when bank selec- de- (Available with...BANK number, then push [ENT]. 13 w Push 2 appropriate digit key (00 to 99, depending on setting) for storage of the IC-A14's memory channels are divided into 3 bank (up to 10 banks are available depending on r Push [Y]/[Z], or 2 14 bank setting condition...
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... bank selection mode, and push [Y]/[Z] or appropriate digit key ([0]-[9]), then push [ENT] to enter the select memory write mode. • Memory mode indicator blinks. D For IC-A14 q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. Push or , or, push *Shows briefly.
... bank selection mode, and push [Y]/[Z] or appropriate digit key ([0]-[9]), then push [ENT] to enter the select memory write mode. • Memory mode indicator blinks. D For IC-A14 q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. Push or , or, push *Shows briefly.
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... t Push and hold 16 for 1 sec. 17 18 19 14 to select the desired memory channel Push and hold [MR] for 1 sec. MEMORY OPERATION 4 1 2 3 D For IC-A14S q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. • EXAMPLE: Programming 123.450 MHz into the memory channel and return to the frequency mode...
... t Push and hold 16 for 1 sec. 17 18 19 14 to select the desired memory channel Push and hold [MR] for 1 sec. MEMORY OPERATION 4 1 2 3 D For IC-A14S q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. • EXAMPLE: Programming 123.450 MHz into the memory channel and return to the frequency mode...
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... or backwards, use [MR]. • To erase a character, overwrite with a space (displayed as "_"). ing and holding [MR] for IC-A14 only). For IC-A14 t Push the appropriate digit key several times to the frequency indication. • When no name is programmed, the display shows the pro...cursor moves forwards automatically when a different key is pushed. • To erase a character, overwrite with [Y]/[Z] (or keypad and [ENT]; For IC-A14S t Push [Y]/[Z] several times to select the desired character as listed at the same time. • Return to enter the memory name programming ...
... or backwards, use [MR]. • To erase a character, overwrite with a space (displayed as "_"). ing and holding [MR] for IC-A14 only). For IC-A14 t Push the appropriate digit key several times to the frequency indication. • When no name is programmed, the display shows the pro...cursor moves forwards automatically when a different key is pushed. • To erase a character, overwrite with [Y]/[Z] (or keypad and [ENT]; For IC-A14S t Push [Y]/[Z] several times to select the desired character as listed at the same time. • Return to enter the memory name programming ...
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...• Frequency mode is automatically selected. 12 • The selected memory contents copied into the 2 grammed memory channel, operate as follow. For IC-A14 e Push [FUNC] then push [MW](MR) again. This is selected automatically. q Push [MR] to the pro- for 1 sec. This... into frequency mode 7 and frequency mode is automatically selected. 9 t Perform the steps t and y described at left page in "For 16 IC-A14S" to program the desired memory name. frequency mode. w Select the desired memory channel to select memory name programming mode. again. 14 r ...
...• Frequency mode is automatically selected. 12 • The selected memory contents copied into the 2 grammed memory channel, operate as follow. For IC-A14 e Push [FUNC] then push [MW](MR) again. This is selected automatically. q Push [MR] to the pro- for 1 sec. This... into frequency mode 7 and frequency mode is automatically selected. 9 t Perform the steps t and y described at left page in "For 16 IC-A14S" to program the desired memory name. frequency mode. w Select the desired memory channel to select memory name programming mode. again. 14 r ...
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4 MEMORY OPERATION n Clearing the memory contents (Available with the IC-A14 only) Unwanted memory channels can be cleared. (p. 12) • Select the desired bank if desired. (p. 12) w Push [FUNC] then push and hold [CLR] for 1 sec. q Select the desired memory channel to be cleared. appears briefly, then the next selectable channel appears. 17
4 MEMORY OPERATION n Clearing the memory contents (Available with the IC-A14 only) Unwanted memory channels can be cleared. (p. 12) • Select the desired bank if desired. (p. 12) w Push [FUNC] then push and hold [CLR] for 1 sec. q Select the desired memory channel to be cleared. appears briefly, then the next selectable channel appears. 17
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...to start the scan. 5 Scan Jump over the entire COM band. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. IC-A14S q Push [CLR] to suit your needs. to start the scan. 8 • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it ...scan, push [CLR]. 10 Mch 1 Mch 7 all "TAG" weather channels. Repeatedly scans se- • To change the scanning direction, push [Y]/[Z]. 6 For IC-A14S 7 MEMORY SCAN non-TAG channel e Push and hold [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. Decimal point blinks during scan. [Z] 15 [Y] 16 [CLR] [SCAN](2) 17 [FUNC...
...to start the scan. 5 Scan Jump over the entire COM band. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. IC-A14S q Push [CLR] to suit your needs. to start the scan. 8 • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it ...scan, push [CLR]. 10 Mch 1 Mch 7 all "TAG" weather channels. Repeatedly scans se- • To change the scanning direction, push [Y]/[Z]. 6 For IC-A14S 7 MEMORY SCAN non-TAG channel e Push and hold [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. Decimal point blinks during scan. [Z] 15 [Y] 16 [CLR] [SCAN](2) 17 [FUNC...
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...CLR]. 5 SCAN OPERATION n Memory scan NOTE: Program 2 or more memory channels with the IC-A14 only) q Push [FUNC], then push [WX](7) to select a weather channel mode. q Push [MR] to select memory mode. • For IC-A14, select the desired BANK if desired. (p. 12) w P ush [SQLY]/[SQLZ] to ... is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. • To change the scanning direction, push [Y]/[Z]. For IC-A14S e Push and hold [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. r To stop the scan, push [CLR]. For IC-A14 e Push [FUNC], then push [SCAN](2) to start the scan. • When a signal is just muted...
...CLR]. 5 SCAN OPERATION n Memory scan NOTE: Program 2 or more memory channels with the IC-A14 only) q Push [FUNC], then push [WX](7) to select a weather channel mode. q Push [MR] to select memory mode. • For IC-A14, select the desired BANK if desired. (p. 12) w P ush [SQLY]/[SQLZ] to ... is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. • To change the scanning direction, push [Y]/[Z]. For IC-A14S e Push and hold [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. r To stop the scan, push [CLR]. For IC-A14 e Push [FUNC], then push [SCAN](2) to start the scan. • When a signal is just muted...
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... skipped during scan. 15 r To cancel the "TAG" setting, repeat above steps. 5 6 7 " " indicator appears with the skipped channel. 8 For IC-A14 9 q Push [MR] to select memory mode. 3 spectively. ing scan operation. *for IC-A14 only nel. 4 e Push and hold [LIGHT] for the memory and weather channel* scans re- with No " " indicator appears the scanned...
... skipped during scan. 15 r To cancel the "TAG" setting, repeat above steps. 5 6 7 " " indicator appears with the skipped channel. 8 For IC-A14 9 q Push [MR] to select memory mode. 3 spectively. ing scan operation. *for IC-A14 only nel. 4 e Push and hold [LIGHT] for the memory and weather channel* scans re- with No " " indicator appears the scanned...
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...channels. to call the emergency frequency. n Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency (Available with the optional cloning software, CS-A14. Push and hold [CLR] for IC-A14 only 21 The following transceiver's settings will return to the default value; • Operating mode (Frequency, memory or weather...Internal microphone usage • Time-Out timer setting The default condition can be modified to suits your preference using with the IC-A14 only) The IC-A14 can be activated even when the key lock function is convenient if you want to return the transceiver to the 121.5...
...channels. to call the emergency frequency. n Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency (Available with the optional cloning software, CS-A14. Push and hold [CLR] for IC-A14 only 21 The following transceiver's settings will return to the default value; • Operating mode (Frequency, memory or weather...Internal microphone usage • Time-Out timer setting The default condition can be modified to suits your preference using with the IC-A14 only) The IC-A14 can be activated even when the key lock function is convenient if you want to return the transceiver to the 121.5...
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... select the desired condition from ON 15 and OFF. • "ANL" indicator appears when the ANL function is displayed briefly. tion ON/OFF. 6 For IC-A14S • "ANL" indicator appears when the ANL function is in use. 10 r Push [Y]/[Z] to turn the ANL func- 5 • Key touch beep... setting is ON. 16 t Push [CLR] to return to frequency mode. For IC-A14 components such as that caused by engine ignition systems 3 while receiving. 4 Push [FUNC] then push [BEEP](8) to enter 13 set mode. For...
... select the desired condition from ON 15 and OFF. • "ANL" indicator appears when the ANL function is displayed briefly. tion ON/OFF. 6 For IC-A14S • "ANL" indicator appears when the ANL function is in use. 10 r Push [Y]/[Z] to turn the ANL func- 5 • Key touch beep... setting is ON. 16 t Push [CLR] to return to frequency mode. For IC-A14 components such as that caused by engine ignition systems 3 while receiving. 4 Push [FUNC] then push [BEEP](8) to enter 13 set mode. For...