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Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. BASIC MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS |A16 |A16E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. BASIC MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS |A16 |A16E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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...9632; Explicit definitions WORD RRDANGER! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. i This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-A16 and IC-A16E. If disregarded, inconvenience only. This product is designed and built with years of personal injury, fire or...accessories Battery pack Belt clip Handstrap Antenna Battery charger Power adapter BASIC MANUAL NOTE: ••Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the Icom website for choosing this product should provide you for details. No ...
...9632; Explicit definitions WORD RRDANGER! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. i This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-A16 and IC-A16E. If disregarded, inconvenience only. This product is designed and built with years of personal injury, fire or...accessories Battery pack Belt clip Handstrap Antenna Battery charger Power adapter BASIC MANUAL NOTE: ••Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the Icom website for choosing this product should provide you for details. No ...
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... once the transceiver has been packs are tested and approved for use of Icom transceivers with Icom chargers. waterproof seal damaged, and so on . is restricted to , fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, BASIC MANUAL IC-A16: -10°C (+14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) ...could damage the transceiver. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a headset or other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, IC-A16E: -20°C ~ +55°C war, or radioactive contamination. ••The use . NEVER operate the transceiver with a soft, ...
... once the transceiver has been packs are tested and approved for use of Icom transceivers with Icom chargers. waterproof seal damaged, and so on . is restricted to , fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, BASIC MANUAL IC-A16: -10°C (+14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) ...could damage the transceiver. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a headset or other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, IC-A16E: -20°C ~ +55°C war, or radioactive contamination. ••The use . NEVER operate the transceiver with a soft, ...
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... accessories i ■■ Precautions ii ■■ Disposal 14 ■■ Firmware version identification... 14 8 ■■ Précautions (pour le Canada)..... Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. 1 2 3 4 5 ■■ Table of contents iv 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■ Front, top and side panels.......... 1 ■■ Keypad 2...9632; Using a Bluetooth® headset........ 9 ■■ Using a wired headset 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.11 ■■ Specifications 11 ■■ Options 12 BASIC MANUAL iv
... accessories i ■■ Precautions ii ■■ Disposal 14 ■■ Firmware version identification... 14 8 ■■ Précautions (pour le Canada)..... Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. 1 2 3 4 5 ■■ Table of contents iv 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■ Front, top and side panels.......... 1 ■■ Keypad 2...9632; Using a Bluetooth® headset........ 9 ■■ Using a wired headset 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.11 ■■ Specifications 11 ■■ Options 12 BASIC MANUAL iv
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... [CLR]/[HOME] zz Push to return to the VFO mode. 6 MEMORY/MEMORY WRITE KEY [MR]/[MW] zz Push to adjust the audio output level. 1 BASIC MANUAL zz Push [FUNC], and then push this key to enter the Memory Write mode. 7 HEADSET JACK Connects a third party headset through the optional headset adapter...
... [CLR]/[HOME] zz Push to return to the VFO mode. 6 MEMORY/MEMORY WRITE KEY [MR]/[MW] zz Push to adjust the audio output level. 1 BASIC MANUAL zz Push [FUNC], and then push this key to enter the Memory Write mode. 7 HEADSET JACK Connects a third party headset through the optional headset adapter...
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.... [ENT]/[SET] for 1 10 second Push [0]/[121.5] Select the emergency frequency. 11 *For only the USA version. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 BASIC MANUAL 2
.... [ENT]/[SET] for 1 10 second Push [0]/[121.5] Select the emergency frequency. 11 *For only the USA version. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 BASIC MANUAL 2
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... ICON Displayed when a Bluetooth headset is connected. 5 RX/TX ICON Displayed while receiving or transmitting. 6 DUPLEX ICON zzDisplayed when the Duplex function is required. BASIC MANUAL 3 zzBlinks when the battery exhausted. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Function display 1 2 34 5 6 89 10 7 1 FUNCTION ICON Displayed for 3 seconds when you push [FUNC], to use...
... ICON Displayed when a Bluetooth headset is connected. 5 RX/TX ICON Displayed while receiving or transmitting. 6 DUPLEX ICON zzDisplayed when the Duplex function is required. BASIC MANUAL 3 zzBlinks when the battery exhausted. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Function display 1 2 34 5 6 89 10 7 1 FUNCTION ICON Displayed for 3 seconds when you push [FUNC], to use...
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... following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery of these conditions occur, contact your body. BASIC MANUAL 4 NEVER solder the battery to rain, snow, saltwater, or any other liquids. 3 Do not... or use deteriorated battery packs. Battery pack damage may not be sure to wipe it with your Icom 1 may not work 7 8 9 10 impact the battery pack. NEVER place battery packs near...of battery 2 performance. Misuse can charge the pack is discolored or deformed. High temperature buildup in the IC-A16: -10°C (+14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) battery cells, such as ...
... following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery of these conditions occur, contact your body. BASIC MANUAL 4 NEVER solder the battery to rain, snow, saltwater, or any other liquids. 3 Do not... or use deteriorated battery packs. Battery pack damage may not be sure to wipe it with your Icom 1 may not work 7 8 9 10 impact the battery pack. NEVER place battery packs near...of battery 2 performance. Misuse can charge the pack is discolored or deformed. High temperature buildup in the IC-A16: -10°C (+14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) battery cells, such as ...
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... or leave the battery in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the transceiver. R WARNING! If any abnormal condition occurs, discontinue using battery pack. 5 BASIC MANUAL NEVER charge the transceiver during a lightning storm. Always disconnect the power adapter before a storm.
... or leave the battery in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the transceiver. R WARNING! If any abnormal condition occurs, discontinue using battery pack. 5 BASIC MANUAL NEVER charge the transceiver during a lightning storm. Always disconnect the power adapter before a storm.
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...: _ *1 A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, depending on the charger version. *2 C harger adapter's shape may be different, depending on the charger version. BASIC MANUAL 6 BATTERY CHARGING 2 ■■ Battery charger NOTE: Before attaching or detaching a battery pack, BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver by rotating [VOL] fully counter...
...: _ *1 A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, depending on the charger version. *2 C harger adapter's shape may be different, depending on the charger version. BASIC MANUAL 6 BATTERY CHARGING 2 ■■ Battery charger NOTE: Before attaching or detaching a battery pack, BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver by rotating [VOL] fully counter...
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.... ••The Set mode item is displayed. 2. 3 SET MODE ■■ Using the Set mode You can download the FULL MANUAL from the Icom website. DDSet mode items ITEM Backlight " " MIC gain " " MIC Audio Input " " VOX setting " " VOX Level " " ..." " / " " 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 each menu item's details. LL Push [ENT]/[SET] to go to select an option. 4. Push...
.... ••The Set mode item is displayed. 2. 3 SET MODE ■■ Using the Set mode You can download the FULL MANUAL from the Icom website. DDSet mode items ITEM Backlight " " MIC gain " " MIC Audio Input " " VOX setting " " VOX Level " " ..." " / " " 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 each menu item's details. LL Push [ENT]/[SET] to go to select an option. 4. Push...
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antenna. 7 TIP: To change the selected group: zz Hold down [PTT]. zz Push [FUNC], and then push [121.5] to select a channel. BASIC MANUAL 8 Push [∫] or [√] to select the emergency frequency. LL Push [CLR] to return to the previously selected frequency. 17 18 ••The squelch ...
antenna. 7 TIP: To change the selected group: zz Hold down [PTT]. zz Push [FUNC], and then push [121.5] to select a channel. BASIC MANUAL 8 Push [∫] or [√] to select the emergency frequency. LL Push [CLR] to return to the previously selected frequency. 17 18 ••The squelch ...
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DDPairing with a device You can operate with Bluetooth headsets. Push [CLR]/[HOME] to exit the Set mode. BASIC MANUAL 9 Bluetooth® Bluetooth headset (Example: Optional VS-3) 1. Turning ON the transceiver's Bluetooth function 1. Select "ON," and then push [ENT]/ [... The communication range of 4 Bluetooth headsets to the transceiver. When using those devices. 2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode Refer to the VS-3's instruction manual for 1 second to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ENT]/[SET] for details. 3. Pairing and connecting the ...
DDPairing with a device You can operate with Bluetooth headsets. Push [CLR]/[HOME] to exit the Set mode. BASIC MANUAL 9 Bluetooth® Bluetooth headset (Example: Optional VS-3) 1. Turning ON the transceiver's Bluetooth function 1. Select "ON," and then push [ENT]/ [... The communication range of 4 Bluetooth headsets to the transceiver. When using those devices. 2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode Refer to the VS-3's instruction manual for 1 second to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ENT]/[SET] for details. 3. Pairing and connecting the ...
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... adapter. 14 15 PTT switch (User supplied, if necessary) Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) plug. 16 17 18 Headset (User supplied) OPC-2401 BASIC MANUAL 10 Select "CONNECT," and then push [ENT]/[SET]. 5 ••"SUCCESS" is displayed and the BT SET > CONNECT 6 headset is not being used.
... adapter. 14 15 PTT switch (User supplied, if necessary) Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) plug. 16 17 18 Headset (User supplied) OPC-2401 BASIC MANUAL 10 Select "CONNECT," and then push [ENT]/[SET]. 5 ••"SUCCESS" is displayed and the BT SET > CONNECT 6 headset is not being used.
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...Output power: ••SAR 10g: ••Modulation limiting (IC-A16): ••Modulation depth (IC-A16E): ••Audio harmonic distortion: ••Ham and Noise ratio: ••Spurious emissions: ••Frequency stability: IC-A16 IC-A16E IC-A16 IC-A16E IC-A16 IC-A16E 6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (CW) 0.37 W/kg 70 ... NAV Less than 3 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N) WX Less than -8 dBμ (at 12 dB SINAD) IC-A16E Less than 0 dBμ BASIC MANUAL (at 12 dB SINAD with CCITT) ••Squelch sensitivity (Threshold): COM/NAV Less than 0 dBμ WX Less ...
...Output power: ••SAR 10g: ••Modulation limiting (IC-A16): ••Modulation depth (IC-A16E): ••Audio harmonic distortion: ••Ham and Noise ratio: ••Spurious emissions: ••Frequency stability: IC-A16 IC-A16E IC-A16 IC-A16E IC-A16 IC-A16E 6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (CW) 0.37 W/kg 70 ... NAV Less than 3 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N) WX Less than -8 dBμ (at 12 dB SINAD) IC-A16E Less than 0 dBμ BASIC MANUAL (at 12 dB SINAD with CCITT) ••Squelch sensitivity (Threshold): COM/NAV Less than 0 dBμ WX Less ...
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... To rapidly charge up to 6 battery packs. ••CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Use when charging the battery pack from the Icom website. All options and those specifications are subject to the transceiver. ••HM-240 SPEAKER MICROPHONE ••MB-130 CHARGER BRACKET...-B02AR ANTENNA ••OPC-2401 HEADSET ADAPTER To connect a wired headset to change without notice or obligation. See the FULL MANUAL for details. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ BASIC MANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 Ask your dealer for the latest informations,...
... To rapidly charge up to 6 battery packs. ••CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Use when charging the battery pack from the Icom website. All options and those specifications are subject to the transceiver. ••HM-240 SPEAKER MICROPHONE ••MB-130 CHARGER BRACKET...-B02AR ANTENNA ••OPC-2401 HEADSET ADAPTER To connect a wired headset to change without notice or obligation. See the FULL MANUAL for details. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ BASIC MANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 Ask your dealer for the latest informations,...
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BASIC MANUAL 13 CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this radio is displayed.) Operating Frequency (MHz) Channel ID (Displayed Frequency) 118.0000 118....
BASIC MANUAL 13 CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this radio is displayed.) Operating Frequency (MHz) Channel ID (Displayed Frequency) 118.0000 118....
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... has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to cause harmful interference in a commercial environment. Do not dispose of IC-A16E which case the user will be taken to operate this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your product, literature, or packaging reminds you...
... has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to cause harmful interference in a commercial environment. Do not dispose of IC-A16E which case the user will be taken to operate this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your product, literature, or packaging reminds you...
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...;The accessories listed on the function display. and blasting sites. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC and IC RF exposure limits for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, The information listed above provides the... Compliance with FCC Guidelines for the Measurement of the hazards, and the ways to be used in situations BASIC MANUAL To ensure that your Icom radio generates RF energy that can cause the radio to transmit by individuals aware of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields- within...
...;The accessories listed on the function display. and blasting sites. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC and IC RF exposure limits for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, The information listed above provides the... Compliance with FCC Guidelines for the Measurement of the hazards, and the ways to be used in situations BASIC MANUAL To ensure that your Icom radio generates RF energy that can cause the radio to transmit by individuals aware of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields- within...
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FULL MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS iA16 iA16E INTRODUCTION 1 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 BATTERY CHARGING 4 BASIC OPERATION 5 SCAN OPERATION 6 MEMORY OPERATION 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 8 HEADSET CONNECTION 9 SET MODE 10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11 TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
FULL MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS iA16 iA16E INTRODUCTION 1 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 BATTERY CHARGING 4 BASIC OPERATION 5 SCAN OPERATION 6 MEMORY OPERATION 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 8 HEADSET CONNECTION 9 SET MODE 10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11 TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX