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... kHz channel spacing compatible zz Bluetooth® function that can connect your Wireless headset*1 zz Compact, waterproof durable design (IP67/IP54*2 and MIL-STD-810-G) zz 17 hours battery life (With the BP-280) *1 For only transceivers with the built-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...
... kHz channel spacing compatible zz Bluetooth® function that can connect your Wireless headset*1 zz Compact, waterproof durable design (IP67/IP54*2 and MIL-STD-810-G) zz 17 hours battery life (With the BP-280) *1 For only transceivers with the built-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...
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...;C war, or radioactive contamination. ••The use with dropped, dust and waterproof protections 2 Icom transceivers or charged with metal objects. Shorting may cause a ringing in bags, and so trademarks of the for use , work related operations only where the transceiver operator must have the knowledge to , fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, BASIC MANUAL IC-A16: -10°C (+14˚F) ~ +60°...
...;C war, or radioactive contamination. ••The use with dropped, dust and waterproof protections 2 Icom transceivers or charged with metal objects. Shorting may cause a ringing in bags, and so trademarks of the for use , work related operations only where the transceiver operator must have the knowledge to , fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, BASIC MANUAL IC-A16: -10°C (+14˚F) ~ +60°...
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... display 3 ■■ Safety training information.......... 15 ■■ Infomation en matiére 10 de sécurit 16 11 ■■ INDEX 17 12 2 BATTERY CHARGING 4 ■■ 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...
... display 3 ■■ Safety training information.......... 15 ■■ Infomation en matiére 10 de sécurit 16 11 ■■ INDEX 17 12 2 BATTERY CHARGING 4 ■■ 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...
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... 2 seconds to unlock the keypad. 9 VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] zz Rotate to adjust the audio output level. 1 BASIC MANUAL zz While scanning, push to lock the keypad. zz Rotate to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. zz Hold down to transmit, release to receive. 3 SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT KEYS [SQL∫]/[SQL√] Push to adjust the squelch level. 4 UP/DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√] zz Push to change the scanning direction. 5 CLEAR/HOME...
... 2 seconds to unlock the keypad. 9 VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] zz Rotate to adjust the audio output level. 1 BASIC MANUAL zz While scanning, push to lock the keypad. zz Rotate to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. zz Hold down to transmit, release to receive. 3 SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT KEYS [SQL∫]/[SQL√] Push to adjust the squelch level. 4 UP/DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√] zz Push to change the scanning direction. 5 CLEAR/HOME...
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OPC-656 Connect to a DC power supply: 18 12 to a power 8 source. BASIC MANUAL 6 This will ruin the battery charger. Red: +, Black: _ 9 Battery charger Charging indicator Lights orange: Charging Lights green: Charged Battery pack Turn OFF 10 11 Power adapter*1 12 13 The CP-23L (for the BP-280 5 Turn OFF Additionally needed item (purchase separately): 6 Battery pack The BC-157S AC ADAPTER or the OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE 7 CAUTION: DO NOT reverse the...
OPC-656 Connect to a DC power supply: 18 12 to a power 8 source. BASIC MANUAL 6 This will ruin the battery charger. Red: +, Black: _ 9 Battery charger Charging indicator Lights orange: Charging Lights green: Charged Battery pack Turn OFF 10 11 Power adapter*1 12 13 The CP-23L (for the BP-280 5 Turn OFF Additionally needed item (purchase separately): 6 Battery pack The BC-157S AC ADAPTER or the OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE 7 CAUTION: DO NOT reverse the...
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.../support/ 7 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. 3 SET MODE ■■ Using the Set mode You can download the FULL MANUAL from the Icom...
.../support/ 7 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. 3 SET MODE ■■ Using the Set mode You can download the FULL MANUAL from the Icom...
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...] to adjust the audio output level. ■■ Selecting the 14 121.5 MHz emergency 15 frequency In case of emergency, you can immediately 16 DDAdjusting the squelch level zz Push [SQL∫]/[SQL√] 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...
...] to adjust the audio output level. ■■ Selecting the 14 121.5 MHz emergency 15 frequency In case of emergency, you can immediately 16 DDAdjusting the squelch level zz Push [SQL∫]/[SQL√] 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...
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... 1 second to the following: Bluetooth devices operate in the 2.4 GHz band. Push [CLR]/[HOME] twice to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ENT]/[SET] for 1 second to exit the Set mode. DDElectromagnetic Interference When you operate the device. 4. Push [CLR]/[HOME] to the VS-3's instruction manual for a headset. In such cases, use a Bluetooth device, pay attention to enter the...
... 1 second to the following: Bluetooth devices operate in the 2.4 GHz band. Push [CLR]/[HOME] twice to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ENT]/[SET] for 1 second to exit the Set mode. DDElectromagnetic Interference When you operate the device. 4. Push [CLR]/[HOME] to the VS-3's instruction manual for a headset. In such cases, use a Bluetooth device, pay attention to enter the...
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...; Specifications Measurements made without notice or obligation. 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...
...; Specifications Measurements made without notice or obligation. 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...
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...-133 BELT CLIP ••MB-96F/MB-96FL/MB-96N BELT HANGERS ••VS-3 Bluetooth® HEADSET The Bluetooth headset with a [PTT] switch. A bout the third party Bluetooth headsets: Icom has checked the PTT operation with the BC-214) DDOthers ••FA-B02AR ANTENNA ••OPC-2401 HEADSET ADAPTER To connect a wired headset to change without notice or obligation. All options and those specifications...
...-133 BELT CLIP ••MB-96F/MB-96FL/MB-96N BELT HANGERS ••VS-3 Bluetooth® HEADSET The Bluetooth headset with a [PTT] switch. A bout the third party Bluetooth headsets: Icom has checked the PTT operation with the BC-214) DDOthers ••FA-B02AR ANTENNA ••OPC-2401 HEADSET ADAPTER To connect a wired headset to change without notice or obligation. All options and those specifications...
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... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Set mode. 1. This equipment generates, uses, and can identify your authority to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your transceiver's firmware version in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre un rayonnement de fr...
... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Set mode. 1. This equipment generates, uses, and can identify your authority to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your transceiver's firmware version in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre un rayonnement de fr...
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... 4 ■■Function display 5 3 BATTERY CHARGING 6 ■■Battery charger 6 4 BASIC OPERATION 7 ■■Receiving and transmitting 7 ■■ Selecting the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency.. 7 5 SCAN OPERATION 8 ■■Using the Scan function 8 ■■Scan types 8 ■■TAG setting 8 6 MEMORY OPERATION 9 ■■Description 9 ■■Editing Memory channels 9 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 ■■Using the Home function 11 ■■Using a Weather channel 11 ■■Using the Duplex function...
... 4 ■■Function display 5 3 BATTERY CHARGING 6 ■■Battery charger 6 4 BASIC OPERATION 7 ■■Receiving and transmitting 7 ■■ Selecting the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency.. 7 5 SCAN OPERATION 8 ■■Using the Scan function 8 ■■Scan types 8 ■■TAG setting 8 6 MEMORY OPERATION 9 ■■Description 9 ■■Editing Memory channels 9 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 ■■Using the Home function 11 ■■Using a Weather channel 11 ■■Using the Duplex function...
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... the frequency, Memory channel, Set mode settings, and so on . Push [2]/[SCAN] Start a scan. zzPush [FUNC], and then push or hold down another key within 3 seconds to stop a scan. Push [5]/[DUP-W]* Enter the Duplex Frequency Entry mode. Push [6]/[DUP]* Turn the Duplex function ON or OFF. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top, and side panels 1 9 8 2 Microphone 3 4 7 6 5 Keypad 1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the supplied antenna. (p. 1) 2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 7) 3 SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT...
... the frequency, Memory channel, Set mode settings, and so on . Push [2]/[SCAN] Start a scan. zzPush [FUNC], and then push or hold down another key within 3 seconds to stop a scan. Push [5]/[DUP-W]* Enter the Duplex Frequency Entry mode. Push [6]/[DUP]* Turn the Duplex function ON or OFF. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top, and side panels 1 9 8 2 Microphone 3 4 7 6 5 Keypad 1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the supplied antenna. (p. 1) 2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 7) 3 SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT...
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... [VOL] to select a channel. DDAdjusting the squelch level zzPush [SQL∫]/[SQL√] to exit the Memory mode. Push [∫] or [√] to adjust the audio output level. LLPush [CLR] to return to select a group, and then push [ENT]/[SET]. zzHold down [PTT]. 7 4 BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting DDSetting the frequency LLIf the transceiver is displayed while adjusting. Push [FUNC], and then...
... [VOL] to select a channel. DDAdjusting the squelch level zzPush [SQL∫]/[SQL√] to exit the Memory mode. Push [∫] or [√] to adjust the audio output level. LLPush [CLR] to return to select a group, and then push [ENT]/[SET]. zzHold down [PTT]. 7 4 BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting DDSetting the frequency LLIf the transceiver is displayed while adjusting. Push [FUNC], and then...
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... speaker microphone, set the flight service station's frequency on the selected Weather channel, or while scanning. zzHold down [PTT] to default. zzPush [FUNC], and then push [4]/[WX-ALT] to stop a scan. LL"WX" is displayed when the function is selected. 1. Set the NAV band frequency (108.000 ~ 117.975 MHz). 2. LLPush [CLR]/[HOME] to turn the Weather Alert function ON or OFF. The transceiver automatically detects a Weather alert tone on the Menu...
... speaker microphone, set the flight service station's frequency on the selected Weather channel, or while scanning. zzHold down [PTT] to default. zzPush [FUNC], and then push [4]/[WX-ALT] to stop a scan. LL"WX" is displayed when the function is selected. 1. Set the NAV band frequency (108.000 ~ 117.975 MHz). 2. LLPush [CLR]/[HOME] to turn the Weather Alert function ON or OFF. The transceiver automatically detects a Weather alert tone on the Menu...
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... devices operate in Bluetooth unit can operate with Bluetooth headsets. Select "CONNECT," and then push [ENT]/[SET]. Push [CLR]/[HOME] to exit the Set mode. 4. NOTE: The Bluetooth communication range may vary, depending on . In such cases, use a Bluetooth device, pay attention to the VS-3's instruction manual for details. 3. Pairing and connecting the Bluetooth headset 1. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ENT]/[SET] for a headset. BT SET...
... devices operate in Bluetooth unit can operate with Bluetooth headsets. Select "CONNECT," and then push [ENT]/[SET]. Push [CLR]/[HOME] to exit the Set mode. 4. NOTE: The Bluetooth communication range may vary, depending on . In such cases, use a Bluetooth device, pay attention to the VS-3's instruction manual for details. 3. Pairing and connecting the Bluetooth headset 1. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ENT]/[SET] for a headset. BT SET...
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...), or L (Low). ■■MIC Audio Input " " Select a microphone to prevent from the Bluetooth headset. *For only the transceiver with built-in Bluetooth unit. ■■VOX setting " " Turn the VOX function ON or OFF. The function automatically switches between receive and transmit by detecting your voice. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function. ••ON: Switches between 0.5 seconds and 3.0 seconds. Set mode items NOTE: The Set mode items...
...), or L (Low). ■■MIC Audio Input " " Select a microphone to prevent from the Bluetooth headset. *For only the transceiver with built-in Bluetooth unit. ■■VOX setting " " Turn the VOX function ON or OFF. The function automatically switches between receive and transmit by detecting your voice. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function. ••ON: Switches between 0.5 seconds and 3.0 seconds. Set mode items NOTE: The Set mode items...
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... headset's battery saving mode while the optional VS-3 Bluetooth® HEADSET is connected. ••OFF: The Power Save mode is OFF. ••ON: The Power Save mode is activated when there is connected. ••OFF: Output audio from the Bluetooth headset. ••ON: Output audio from the internal speaker or wired headset when the Bluetooth headset is no communication or operation for confirmation. PTT Beep " ": Set the beep sound...
... headset's battery saving mode while the optional VS-3 Bluetooth® HEADSET is connected. ••OFF: The Power Save mode is OFF. ••ON: The Power Save mode is activated when there is connected. ••OFF: Output audio from the Bluetooth headset. ••ON: Output audio from the internal speaker or wired headset when the Bluetooth headset is no communication or operation for confirmation. PTT Beep " ": Set the beep sound...
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...;Receive system: ••Intermediate frequencies: ••Sensitivity: IC-A16 ••Squelch sensitivity (Threshold): IC-A16E ••Spurious response rejection ratio: IC-A16 IC-A16E Audio output power (At 10% distortion): Int. DDGeneral ••Frequency range: ••Channel spacing: ••Mode: ••Number of Memory channels: ••Antenna impedance: ••Antenna connector: ••Power supply requirement: ••Current drain: ••Operating temperature range...
...;Receive system: ••Intermediate frequencies: ••Sensitivity: IC-A16 ••Squelch sensitivity (Threshold): IC-A16E ••Spurious response rejection ratio: IC-A16 IC-A16E Audio output power (At 10% distortion): Int. DDGeneral ••Frequency range: ••Channel spacing: ••Mode: ••Number of Memory channels: ••Antenna impedance: ••Antenna connector: ••Power supply requirement: ••Current drain: ••Operating temperature range...
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...;NAV band frequency is set. ••Weather channel or other nontransmittable channel is selected. ••No frequency is entered into the Memory p. 9 channel. ••Recharge the battery pack. DDFuse replacement If the fuse blows or the transceiver stop working when using the optional CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE, correct the source of the problem. Fuse 4 A 18 p. 6 not turn ON the beep. ••Rotate [VOL] to p. 4 unlock...
...;NAV band frequency is set. ••Weather channel or other nontransmittable channel is selected. ••No frequency is entered into the Memory p. 9 channel. ••Recharge the battery pack. DDFuse replacement If the fuse blows or the transceiver stop working when using the optional CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE, correct the source of the problem. Fuse 4 A 18 p. 6 not turn ON the beep. ••Rotate [VOL] to p. 4 unlock...