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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. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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.... ■■ Supplied 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 the IC-A16 and IC-A16E. CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. Both sliding locks...
.... ■■ Supplied 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 the IC-A16 and IC-A16E. CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. Both sliding locks...
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...so that the antenna is very This transceiver is under license. 16 such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery Icom, Icom Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of their respective holders. is NOT approved close to, or touching exposed... transceiver. NEVER 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 (+140˚F) other audio accessories at high volume levels. NEVER hold the speaker microphone is ...
...so that the antenna is very This transceiver is under license. 16 such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery Icom, Icom Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of their respective holders. is NOT approved close to, or touching exposed... transceiver. NEVER 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 (+140˚F) other audio accessories at high volume levels. NEVER hold the speaker microphone is ...
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...the transceiver's waterproof protection appears defective, carefully clean it with a soft, damp (fresh water) cloth, then dry it before operating. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. 1 2 3 4 5 ■■ Table of contents iv 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■ Front... ■■ Using a wired headset 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.11 ■■ Specifications 11 ■■ Options 12 BASIC MANUAL iv The transceiver may corrode. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches, and controllers may become unusable, due to saltwater, and dry it...
...the transceiver's waterproof protection appears defective, carefully clean it with a soft, damp (fresh water) cloth, then dry it before operating. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. 1 2 3 4 5 ■■ Table of contents iv 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■ Front... ■■ Using a wired headset 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.11 ■■ Specifications 11 ■■ Options 12 BASIC MANUAL iv The transceiver may corrode. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches, and controllers may become unusable, due to saltwater, and dry it...
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... KEYS [SQL∫]/[SQL√] Push to adjust the squelch level. 4 UP/DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√] 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...
... KEYS [SQL∫]/[SQL√] Push to adjust the squelch level. 4 UP/DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√] 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 KEYS FUNCTIONS 2 Push [1]/[ANL] Turn the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function ON or OFF. 3 Push [2]/[SCAN] Start a scan. LL Confirm the NAV band frequency is...
.... [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 KEYS FUNCTIONS 2 Push [1]/[ANL] Turn the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function ON or OFF. 3 Push [2]/[SCAN] Start a scan. LL Confirm the NAV band frequency is...
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... the Weather Alert function is ON. 9 LOCK ICON [ ] Displayed when the Lock function is ON. 10 LOW BATTERY ICON zzDisplayed when charging is ON. BASIC MANUAL 3 zzBlinks when the battery exhausted. zzBlinks while entering the duplex frequency to a key. 2 MEMORY CHANNEL ICON Displayed when a Memory channel is selected. 3 TAG ICON Displayed...
... the Weather Alert function is ON. 9 LOCK ICON [ ] Displayed when the Lock function is ON. 10 LOW BATTERY ICON zzDisplayed when charging is ON. BASIC MANUAL 3 zzBlinks when the battery exhausted. zzBlinks while entering the duplex frequency to a key. 2 MEMORY CHANNEL ICON Displayed when a Memory channel is selected. 3 TAG ICON Displayed...
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...176;C (+140˚F) battery cells, such as could occur near a fire. NEVER strike or otherwise IC-A16E: -20°C ~ +55°C and the battery itself (-20°C (-4°F) ~ ...time may cause them , and immediately go to be sure to heavy pressure. Dispose of time. Rinse your Icom 1 may rupture or catch fire. R WARNING! Even when the pack appears to (within three months) ...the battery pack out 5 R DANGER! R DANGER! NEVER use deteriorated battery packs. BASIC MANUAL 4 Battery pack damage may also degrade the battery pack's performance or shorten the battery cell's...
...176;C (+140˚F) battery cells, such as could occur near a fire. NEVER strike or otherwise IC-A16E: -20°C ~ +55°C and the battery itself (-20°C (-4°F) ~ ...time may cause them , and immediately go to be sure to heavy pressure. Dispose of time. Rinse your Icom 1 may rupture or catch fire. R WARNING! Even when the pack appears to (within three months) ...the battery pack out 5 R DANGER! R DANGER! NEVER use deteriorated battery packs. BASIC MANUAL 4 Battery pack damage may also degrade the battery pack's performance or shorten the battery cell's...
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... will automatically stop charging. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. If any abnormal condition occurs, discontinue using battery pack. 5 BASIC MANUAL NEVER charge the battery pack in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the transceiver. In such environments, the safety/ protection circuit in direct sunlight...
... will automatically stop charging. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. If any abnormal condition occurs, discontinue using battery pack. 5 BASIC MANUAL NEVER charge the battery pack in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the transceiver. In such environments, the safety/ protection circuit in direct sunlight...
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... can be used instead of the power adapter. 15 * M ay not be supplied, or the shape may differ, depending on the transceiver 16 version. BASIC MANUAL 6 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...
... can be used instead of the power adapter. 15 * M ay not be supplied, or the shape may differ, depending on the transceiver 16 version. BASIC MANUAL 6 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...
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... " " 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. LL The Set mode items contained in the transceiver may be different, depending on...
... " " 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. LL The Set mode items contained in the transceiver may be different, depending on...
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... push [ENT]/[SET]. 11 DDReceiving NOTE: When the battery is exhausted, beep sounds and the transceiver stops 12 When receiving a signal, "RX" is received. BASIC MANUAL 8 and audio should be heard. 13 LL Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. ■■ Selecting the 14 121.5 MHz emergency 15 frequency...
... push [ENT]/[SET]. 11 DDReceiving NOTE: When the battery is exhausted, beep sounds and the transceiver stops 12 When receiving a signal, "RX" is received. BASIC MANUAL 8 and audio should be heard. 13 LL Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. ■■ Selecting the 14 121.5 MHz emergency 15 frequency...
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... transceiver's Bluetooth function 1. DDElectromagnetic Interference When you operate the device. 4. When using those devices. 2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode Refer to the VS-3's instruction manual for a headset. BASIC MANUAL 9 In such cases, use a Bluetooth device, pay attention to the following: Bluetooth devices operate in the 2.4 GHz band. The communication range of 4 Bluetooth...
... transceiver's Bluetooth function 1. DDElectromagnetic Interference When you operate the device. 4. When using those devices. 2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode Refer to the VS-3's instruction manual for a headset. BASIC MANUAL 9 In such cases, use a Bluetooth device, pay attention to the following: Bluetooth devices operate in the 2.4 GHz band. The communication range of 4 Bluetooth...
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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 is displayed. Bluetooth device address. Push [CLR]/[HOME] twice to exit the ••A paired deviceʼs name is displayed. 10 4. LL Push [∫...
... 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 is displayed. Bluetooth device address. Push [CLR]/[HOME] twice to exit the ••A paired deviceʼs name is displayed. 10 4. LL Push [∫...
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...than 0 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N) 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 than -5 dBμ •...;•Spurious response rejection ratio: IC-A16 COM/NAV More than 60 dB WX More than 30 dB IC-A16E More than 70 dB 11 6 ...
...than 0 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N) 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 than -5 dBμ •...;•Spurious response rejection ratio: IC-A16 COM/NAV More than 60 dB WX More than 30 dB IC-A16E More than 70 dB 11 6 ...
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... connect a wired headset to change without notice or obligation. SP More than 350 mW into an 8 Ω load Ext. 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, if necessary. 6 SPECIFICATIONS... CHARGER ADAPTER To rapidly charge up to 6 battery packs. ••CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Use when charging the battery pack from the Icom website. A power adapter may not be available in 8.33 kHz channel spacing. *4 Except for operating frequency ±1 MHz. ■■ Options...
... connect a wired headset to change without notice or obligation. SP More than 350 mW into an 8 Ω load Ext. 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, if necessary. 6 SPECIFICATIONS... CHARGER ADAPTER To rapidly charge up to 6 battery packs. ••CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Use when charging the battery pack from the Icom website. A power adapter may not be available in 8.33 kHz channel spacing. *4 Except for operating frequency ±1 MHz. ■■ Options...
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Not all frequencies in the band are shown. BASIC MANUAL 13 7 INFORMATION ■■ Channel ID list ••Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz Operating Frequency (MHz) 118.0000 118.0083 118.0167 118.0250 118....
Not all frequencies in the band are shown. BASIC MANUAL 13 7 INFORMATION ■■ Channel ID list ••Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz Operating Frequency (MHz) 118.0000 118.0083 118.0167 118.0250 118....
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...définies de façon the product, comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement ou modification, non expressément approuvé par Icom Inc., peut annuler l'autorisation de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil ...support/ ■■ Disposal The crossed-out wheeledbin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that the versions of IC-A16E which have the "CE" symbol on à fournir une protection raisonnable contre le brouillage préjudiciable lorsque cet appareil est ...
...définies de façon the product, comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement ou modification, non expressément approuvé par Icom Inc., peut annuler l'autorisation de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil ...support/ ■■ Disposal The crossed-out wheeledbin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that the versions of IC-A16E which have the "CE" symbol on à fournir une protection raisonnable contre le brouillage préjudiciable lorsque cet appareil est ...
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... RF electromagnetic energy is displayed on page 12 when attaching the radio to your belt, or other place, to ensure FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements are fully aware of electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals Human Exposure to 300 GHz. and blasting sites. Use of...complies with other than 50% of accessories other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in situations BASIC MANUAL To ensure that your Icom radio generates RF energy that this radio operates 0 kHz to ••Health Canada Safety Code 6 - cause interference with ...
... RF electromagnetic energy is displayed on page 12 when attaching the radio to your belt, or other place, to ensure FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements are fully aware of electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals Human Exposure to 300 GHz. and blasting sites. Use of...complies with other than 50% of accessories other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in situations BASIC MANUAL To ensure that your Icom radio generates RF energy that this radio operates 0 kHz to ••Health Canada Safety Code 6 - cause interference with ...
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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