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...that can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. Belt Clip (MB- 86/103), Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack (BP-210N) and Alkaline Bat- The radio is designed for ex- DO NOT operate the transmitter in RF exposure levels ...exceeding the FCC requirements for use time ("50% duty cycle"). SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. RF and Microwave. • The following guidelines: Occupational/Controlled Use The radio transmitter ...
...that can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. Belt Clip (MB- 86/103), Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack (BP-210N) and Alkaline Bat- The radio is designed for ex- DO NOT operate the transmitter in RF exposure levels ...exceeding the FCC requirements for use time ("50% duty cycle"). SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. RF and Microwave. • The following guidelines: Occupational/Controlled Use The radio transmitter ...
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... occur. ii struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-A24/A6. Accessories included with Icom's state of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Some versions do not include a battery pack, wall charger, headset adapter or carrying case. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. IMPORTANT READ ALL...
... occur. ii struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-A24/A6. Accessories included with Icom's state of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Some versions do not include a battery pack, wall charger, headset adapter or carrying case. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. IMPORTANT READ ALL...
Instruction Manual
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...the microphone is the transceiver when not using or placing the transceiver in an explosive atmosphere. and the logo are registered trademarks of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. NEVER hold the transceiver so that is 5 to... NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. The transceiver will Even when the transceiver power is very close to play with a AVOID using it for a long time. eration. ...
...the microphone is the transceiver when not using or placing the transceiver in an explosive atmosphere. and the logo are registered trademarks of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. NEVER hold the transceiver so that is 5 to... NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. The transceiver will Even when the transceiver power is very close to play with a AVOID using it for a long time. eration. ...
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... 8 - 11 I Setting a frequency 8 I Setting a squelch level 8 I Selecting a weather channel 8 I Receiving 9 I Transmitting 9 I ANL function 9 I Low battery indicator 10 I Recall function 10 I Setting weather alert function 11 I Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency 11 I Lock function 11 I Side tone function 11 I Setting beep... CONNECTION 34 iv version only 24 7 BATTERY PACKS 25 - 27 I Battery charging 25 I Battery cautions 25 I Optional battery case 26 I Weather channel scan (U.S.A. version only 17 I "TAG" channels 17 6 VOR NAVIGATION (IC-A24 only 18 - 24 I VOR ...
... 8 - 11 I Setting a frequency 8 I Setting a squelch level 8 I Selecting a weather channel 8 I Receiving 9 I Transmitting 9 I ANL function 9 I Low battery indicator 10 I Recall function 10 I Setting weather alert function 11 I Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency 11 I Lock function 11 I Side tone function 11 I Setting beep... CONNECTION 34 iv version only 24 7 BATTERY PACKS 25 - 27 I Battery charging 25 I Battery cautions 25 I Optional battery case 26 I Weather channel scan (U.S.A. version only 17 I "TAG" channels 17 6 VOR NAVIGATION (IC-A24 only 18 - 24 I VOR ...
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... authorized dealer for 2 sec. to select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency. • DC POWER CONNECTION IC-A24/A6 CP-20 (for 11 24 V) (optional) !4 DC POWER JACK Connect the AC adapter or optional cable to charge the battery pack or to operate by external power supply. (see right illustration) !5 MEMORY MODE KEY [MR...
... authorized dealer for 2 sec. to select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency. • DC POWER CONNECTION IC-A24/A6 CP-20 (for 11 24 V) (optional) !4 DC POWER JACK Connect the AC adapter or optional cable to charge the battery pack or to operate by external power supply. (see right illustration) !5 MEMORY MODE KEY [MR...
Instruction Manual
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...signal or when the squelch opens. y LOCK INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears while the lock function is activated in use. t LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 10) ➥ Appears when the battery is necessary. u FREQUENCY DISPLAY (pgs. 8, 14) ➥ Shows the operating frequency. ➥ Shows the channel name when... the memory name function is pushed. r DUPLEX INDICATOR (IC-A24 only) (p. 24) ➥"DUP" appears when the duplex function...
...signal or when the squelch opens. y LOCK INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears while the lock function is activated in use. t LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 10) ➥ Appears when the battery is necessary. u FREQUENCY DISPLAY (pgs. 8, 14) ➥ Shows the operating frequency. ➥ Shows the channel name when... the memory name function is pushed. r DUPLEX INDICATOR (IC-A24 only) (p. 24) ➥"DUP" appears when the duplex function...
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...without an antenna. Other- Attach the belt clip with the transceiver facing away from you. 7 to your belt. Supplied screws D Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, push [PWR] for 2 sec. Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as below .... NOTE: Use the supplied screws only. Slide the battery release button forward, then pull the battery pack upward with the supplied screws as shown below . D Belt clip Conveniently attaches to turn the power OFF. ...
...without an antenna. Other- Attach the belt clip with the transceiver facing away from you. 7 to your belt. Supplied screws D Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, push [PWR] for 2 sec. Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as below .... NOTE: Use the supplied screws only. Slide the battery release button forward, then pull the battery pack upward with the supplied screws as shown below . D Belt clip Conveniently attaches to turn the power OFF. ...
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...frequencies used. D Deletes the stored recall channel q Push or to call the 10th stored frequency. I Low battery indicator Low battery indicator appears Low battery indicator when the battery power has decreased to a specified level. to replace it . • (e.g.) Deletes "r0"...push , then . • (e.g.) Replaces "r0" which is programmed and transmitted on (except memory, weather and emergency channels). The attached battery pack requires recharging. D Replaces the stored recall channel q Push w Push or to select the replacing recall channel. , then push or ...
...frequencies used. D Deletes the stored recall channel q Push or to call the 10th stored frequency. I Low battery indicator Low battery indicator appears Low battery indicator when the battery power has decreased to a specified level. to replace it . • (e.g.) Deletes "r0"...push , then . • (e.g.) Replaces "r0" which is programmed and transmitted on (except memory, weather and emergency channels). The attached battery pack requires recharging. D Replaces the stored recall channel q Push w Push or to select the replacing recall channel. , then push or ...
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... discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight. Call 1-800822-8837 for battery recycling options in handbags, etc. 7 BATTERY PACKS I Battery charging I Battery cautions Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. NEVER use another...life, under various state and local laws, it may result in water. CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of this battery into the charger. If the battery pack becomes wet, be illegal to the charger. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power ...
... discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight. Call 1-800822-8837 for battery recycling options in handbags, etc. 7 BATTERY PACKS I Battery charging I Battery cautions Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. NEVER use another...life, under various state and local laws, it may result in water. CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of this battery into the charger. If the battery pack becomes wet, be illegal to the charger. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power ...
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...IC-A24/A6 with attached battery pack Turn power OFF CP-20 (for 8-12 hours only. It's a good idea to the transceiver. tery terminals once a week. BATTERY PACKS 7 D Regular charging q Attach the battery pack to clean bat- e Connect the Wall charger or optional cable (CP-20) as I Optional battery case When using a battery... case attached to the transceiver, install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries as illustrated below . w Install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries. • Be sure to turn the...
...IC-A24/A6 with attached battery pack Turn power OFF CP-20 (for 8-12 hours only. It's a good idea to the transceiver. tery terminals once a week. BATTERY PACKS 7 D Regular charging q Attach the battery pack to clean bat- e Connect the Wall charger or optional cable (CP-20) as I Optional battery case When using a battery... case attached to the transceiver, install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries as illustrated below . w Install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries. • Be sure to turn the...
Instruction Manual
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... Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A) with BC-119N depending on ver- The following are installed in each slot. 7 BATTERY PACKS I Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A) AC adapter (BC-124: Purchase separately) AC adapter 27 ...: Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to be supplied with orientation as illustrated below . Turn power OFF BP-209N/BP-210N/ BP-211N IC-A24/A6 Check orientation and AD-99 (supplied with AD-101) AD-101 (optional) Spacer A Spacer B/C Supplied screws with orientation as illustrated below...
... Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A) with BC-119N depending on ver- The following are installed in each slot. 7 BATTERY PACKS I Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A) AC adapter (BC-124: Purchase separately) AC adapter 27 ...: Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to be supplied with orientation as illustrated below . Turn power OFF BP-209N/BP-210N/ BP-211N IC-A24/A6 Check orientation and AD-99 (supplied with AD-101) AD-101 (optional) Spacer A Spacer B/C Supplied screws with orientation as illustrated below...
Instruction Manual
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... start. • All memory channels are receive only. • The battery is exhausted. • Change channels. • Recharge the battery pack. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. No power comes on. • The battery is exhausted. • Bad connection for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. p. 8 p. 25-27 The display channel can not be...
... start. • All memory channels are receive only. • The battery is exhausted. • Change channels. • Recharge the battery pack. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. No power comes on. • The battery is exhausted. • Bad connection for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. p. 8 p. 25-27 The display channel can not be...
Instruction Manual
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...• Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Number of memory channels : 200 (20 CH. × 10 BANK) • Power supply requirement : Specified battery packs/case or • Output power • Modulation • Modulation limiting • Audio harmonic distortion • Hum and noise ratio • Spurious emissions • Microphone... D Transmitter • Frequency coverage (MHz): TX 118.000 to 136.975 RX 108.000 to 136.975*1 WX 161.650 to 163.275*2 *1: IC-A24 only, IC-A6; 118.000 to 100% : Less than 10% (at60 % mod.) : More than 35 dB : More than 46 dB (except oper-
...• Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Number of memory channels : 200 (20 CH. × 10 BANK) • Power supply requirement : Specified battery packs/case or • Output power • Modulation • Modulation limiting • Audio harmonic distortion • Hum and noise ratio • Spurious emissions • Microphone... D Transmitter • Frequency coverage (MHz): TX 118.000 to 136.975 RX 108.000 to 136.975*1 WX 161.650 to 163.275*2 *1: IC-A24 only, IC-A6; 118.000 to 100% : Less than 10% (at60 % mod.) : More than 35 dB : More than 46 dB (except oper-
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D DC CABLES • CP-20 CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE ➥Charges the battery pack through a cigarette lighter socket*. ➥Operates IC-A24/A6 through a cigarette lighter socket*. *Both 12 V and 24 V batteries are required) simultaneously. Different versions of BP-209N (Ni-Cd) and BP-210N (Ni-MH). D ...R6) Alkaline cells. • BP-209N Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. • BP-210N Ni-MH BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1650 mAh Ni-MH battery pack. • BP-211N Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.4 V/1800 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. An AC adapter is supplied with the transceiver....
D DC CABLES • CP-20 CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE ➥Charges the battery pack through a cigarette lighter socket*. ➥Operates IC-A24/A6 through a cigarette lighter socket*. *Both 12 V and 24 V batteries are required) simultaneously. Different versions of BP-209N (Ni-Cd) and BP-210N (Ni-MH). D ...R6) Alkaline cells. • BP-209N Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. • BP-210N Ni-MH BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1650 mAh Ni-MH battery pack. • BP-211N Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.4 V/1800 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. An AC adapter is supplied with the transceiver....