Instruction Manual
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...the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for the Measurement of their exposure. 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 hospitals and blasting sites. You can... may also cause you to 300 GHz. • American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for use the Icom belt-clips which persons are exposed as consequence of Potentially Hazardous Electro- DO NOT operate the transmitter in which are listed on the...
...the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for the Measurement of their exposure. 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 hospitals and blasting sites. You can... may also cause you to 300 GHz. • American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for use the Icom belt-clips which persons are exposed as consequence of Potentially Hazardous Electro- DO NOT operate the transmitter in which are listed on the...
Instruction Manual
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... operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-A14/S. q Flexible antenna 1 w Battery pack 1 e Belt clip 1 r Hand strap 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. With proper care this Icom product. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the...
... operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-A14/S. q Flexible antenna 1 w Battery pack 1 e Belt clip 1 r Hand strap 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. With proper care this Icom product. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the...
Instruction Manual
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The transceiver construc- NEVER use . Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of the battery pack. R WARNING! tion is vertical. Also, cur- DO NOT using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in an explosive ...such as a necklace, etc. FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. (U.S.A. DO NOT allow children to , or touching ...
The transceiver construc- NEVER use . Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of the battery pack. R WARNING! tion is vertical. Also, cur- DO NOT using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in an explosive ...such as a necklace, etc. FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. (U.S.A. DO NOT allow children to , or touching ...
Instruction Manual
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...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... 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 Battery charging 27 n Charging the battery 29 8 CLONING 32-33 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 10 SPECIFICATIONS...
...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... 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 Battery charging 27 n Charging the battery 29 8 CLONING 32-33 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 10 SPECIFICATIONS...
Instruction Manual
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... or when the squelch opens. i WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR (IC-A14 only) (p. 23) Appears when the weather alert function is in use. The attached battery pack requires recharging when this indicator ON. Blinks when battery replacement is set mode item, etc., depending on the ...when the ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) func- y DUPLEX INDICATOR (IC-A14 only) (p. 24) Appears when the duplex function is nearing exhaustion. tion is in use . !0 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears when the battery is activate. Blinks while setting the duplex frequency.
... or when the squelch opens. i WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR (IC-A14 only) (p. 23) Appears when the weather alert function is in use. The attached battery pack requires recharging when this indicator ON. Blinks when battery replacement is set mode item, etc., depending on the ...when the ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) func- y DUPLEX INDICATOR (IC-A14 only) (p. 24) Appears when the duplex function is nearing exhaustion. tion is in use . !0 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears when the battery is activate. Blinks while setting the duplex frequency.
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When detaching the belt clip q Release the battery pack if it is attached. 3 w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is attached. 11 w Pinch the clip (q), ... w 14 15 q 16 17 18 19 D Antenna Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as described below. 2 q Release the battery pack if it is locked and makes a 'click' sound. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - Otherwise the transceiver may be damaged. 2 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Belt clip 1 Conveniently attaches to your belt...
When detaching the belt clip q Release the battery pack if it is attached. 3 w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is attached. 11 w Pinch the clip (q), ... w 14 15 q 16 17 18 19 D Antenna Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as described below. 2 q Release the battery pack if it is locked and makes a 'click' sound. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - Otherwise the transceiver may be damaged. 2 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Belt clip 1 Conveniently attaches to your belt...
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... direction of the arrow (w) as follow. The battery pack is wet or soiled. To release the battery pack: Slide the battery release button in the illustration at right. 2 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Battery pack attachment Turn the transceiver power OFF with the battery release button. • Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a 'click' sound. NEVER...
... direction of the arrow (w) as follow. The battery pack is wet or soiled. To release the battery pack: Slide the battery release button in the illustration at right. 2 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Battery pack attachment Turn the transceiver power OFF with the battery release button. • Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a 'click' sound. NEVER...
Instruction Manual
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...volume /monitor level or discontinue use. Select 'ST--0' when a speaker microphone is maximum level. Appears when the battery is indicated n Low battery indicator [PTT] [Z]/[Y] IMPORTANT! The attached battery pack requires recharging. Connect the optional headset with a headset at high volume/monitor levels for monitoring. w During transmit... time operation. Push [LIGHT] to the headset for long period. n LCD backlight The IC-A14/S has LCD backlight for convenience during transmit. Blinks when the battery replacement is [LIGHT] necessary. WARNING!
...volume /monitor level or discontinue use. Select 'ST--0' when a speaker microphone is maximum level. Appears when the battery is indicated n Low battery indicator [PTT] [Z]/[Y] IMPORTANT! The attached battery pack requires recharging. Connect the optional headset with a headset at high volume/monitor levels for monitoring. w During transmit... time operation. Push [LIGHT] to the headset for long period. n LCD backlight The IC-A14/S has LCD backlight for convenience during transmit. Blinks when the battery replacement is [LIGHT] necessary. WARNING!
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... to rain, snow, seawater, or any part of the body that is specified. battery life. 27 Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. The battery is discolored or deformed. R DANGER! R DANGER! Use the battery only with fluid from inside the battery may rupture or catch fire. or dropped, or if the...
... to rain, snow, seawater, or any part of the body that is specified. battery life. 27 Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. The battery is discolored or deformed. R DANGER! R DANGER! Use the battery only with fluid from inside the battery may rupture or catch fire. or dropped, or if the...
Instruction Manual
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...not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging. 6 +140˚F) and the battery itself (-20˚C to +60˚C; -4˚F to extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, 4 rupture. Icom 15 temperature between -20˚C to +20˚C (−4˚F to stop 8 ...note that the specified temperature range of the battery may not work properly because it must be reduced. 18 19 28 tery ...
...not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging. 6 +140˚F) and the battery itself (-20˚C to +60˚C; -4˚F to extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, 4 rupture. Icom 15 temperature between -20˚C to +20˚C (−4˚F to stop 8 ...note that the specified temperature range of the battery may not work properly because it must be reduced. 18 19 28 tery ...
Instruction Manual
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...are additionally required. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-179+BC-174 The BC-179 provides regular charging of battery packs. A modification could cause a fire or electric shock. • BE CAREFUL not to cut or fray the CP-22's power ... indicator color information Orange : During charge Green : Charging is completed Orange or green (blink) : The inserted battery pack or the charger has problem. 7 BATTERY PACKS n Charging the battery D Regular charging with the transceiver depending on versions) or the optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-22). Turn power OFF...
...are additionally required. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-179+BC-174 The BC-179 provides regular charging of battery packs. A modification could cause a fire or electric shock. • BE CAREFUL not to cut or fray the CP-22's power ... indicator color information Orange : During charge Green : Charging is completed Orange or green (blink) : The inserted battery pack or the charger has problem. 7 BATTERY PACKS n Charging the battery D Regular charging with the transceiver depending on versions) or the optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-22). Turn power OFF...
Instruction Manual
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... the guide rails inside the charger adapter. 13 14 15 Lobes 16 17 18 19 Guide rails 30 IMPORTANT!: Ensure the guide lobes on the battery pack are additionally required. 2 with BC-119N depending on ver- sions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L). 4 q AD-106 Connectors w ...Screws (supplied with AD-106) 5 Transceiver Turn power OFF 6 AC adapter (Not supplied with Battery pack 7 some versions.) 8 9 10 AD-106 charger adapter is installed 11 in BC-119N. 12 Plugs Optional OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) can...
... the guide rails inside the charger adapter. 13 14 15 Lobes 16 17 18 19 Guide rails 30 IMPORTANT!: Ensure the guide lobes on the battery pack are additionally required. 2 with BC-119N depending on ver- sions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L). 4 q AD-106 Connectors w ...Screws (supplied with AD-106) 5 Transceiver Turn power OFF 6 AC adapter (Not supplied with Battery pack 7 some versions.) 8 9 10 AD-106 charger adapter is installed 11 in BC-119N. 12 Plugs Optional OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) can...
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Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF AC adapter (Purchased separately) AD-106 charger adapters are additionally required. • Six AD-106 charger adapters. • An AC ... the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A) IMPORTANT!: Ensure the guide lobes on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. 7 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. The following are...
Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF AC adapter (Purchased separately) AD-106 charger adapters are additionally required. • Six AD-106 charger adapters. • An AC ... the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A) IMPORTANT!: Ensure the guide lobes on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. 7 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. The following are...
Instruction Manual
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.... 7 be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to the threshold point. p. 22 IC-A14S: Turn the beep tone ON in frequency mode. • Recharge the battery pack. p. 9 4 speaker. Transmitting impossible. • Volume level is too low. • WX channels or... tones turned OFF. • T urn the beep tone ON; 11 IC-A14: Push [FUNC], then push [BEEP](8). memory channel can not • Push and hold [ ] for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. • Check the connection to a suitable level. • Set COM ...
.... 7 be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to the threshold point. p. 22 IC-A14S: Turn the beep tone ON in frequency mode. • Recharge the battery pack. p. 9 4 speaker. Transmitting impossible. • Volume level is too low. • WX channels or... tones turned OFF. • T urn the beep tone ON; 11 IC-A14: Push [FUNC], then push [BEEP](8). memory channel can not • Push and hold [ ] for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. • Check the connection to a suitable level. • Set COM ...
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... • Weight : Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz) (Without the battery pack and antenna.) • Receive system : Double conversion superhetero- 10 SPECIFICATIONS D General • Frequency coverage : IC-A14 TX 118.000 to 136.975 MHz RX 108.000 to 136.975 ...;)/ 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 • Usable temperature range :...
... • Weight : Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz) (Without the battery pack and antenna.) • Receive system : Double conversion superhetero- 10 SPECIFICATIONS D General • Frequency coverage : IC-A14 TX 118.000 to 136.975 MHz RX 108.000 to 136.975 ...;)/ 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 • Usable temperature range :...
Instruction Manual
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...is built-in. 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 battery packs. Ask your transmitted voice to the headset for 16 monitoring. 17 • OPC-474 cloning cable...desktop charger + AD-106 charger adapter + BC-145 ac adapter • CP-22 cigarette lighter cable DC-DC converter is attached. Charges the battery pack using 12/24 V 6 For rapid charging of items, such as memory 13 channels or set mode contents, from a PC using an optional...
...is built-in. 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 battery packs. Ask your transmitted voice to the headset for 16 monitoring. 17 • OPC-474 cloning cable...desktop charger + AD-106 charger adapter + BC-145 ac adapter • CP-22 cigarette lighter cable DC-DC converter is attached. Charges the battery pack using 12/24 V 6 For rapid charging of items, such as memory 13 channels or set mode contents, from a PC using an optional...