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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA24 iA6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. IC-A24 IC-A6
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA24 iA6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. IC-A24 IC-A6
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... include a battery pack, wall charger, headset adapter or carrying case. With proper care this Icom product. This in- No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. The IC-A24/A6 VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with the transceiver: Qty. qw e r EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS t y u WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock...
... include a battery pack, wall charger, headset adapter or carrying case. With proper care this Icom product. This in- No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. The IC-A24/A6 VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with the transceiver: Qty. qw e r EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS t y u WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock...
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...the battery pack. only) rent may impair NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to NEVER short the terminals of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Icom, Icom Inc. PRECAUTION R WARNING! R WARNING! and the logo ...that the antenna is vertical. Therefore, be ruined. Remove the battery pack or case from the lips and the transceiver is very close to, or touching exposed parts of Icom Incor- Such a connection will be careful when carrying with temperatures below -10°C (+14°F) or above...
...the battery pack. only) rent may impair NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to NEVER short the terminals of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Icom, Icom Inc. PRECAUTION R WARNING! R WARNING! and the logo ...that the antenna is vertical. Therefore, be ruined. Remove the battery pack or case from the lips and the transceiver is very close to, or touching exposed parts of Icom Incor- Such a connection will be careful when carrying with temperatures below -10°C (+14°F) or above...
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Supplied screws D Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, push [PWR] for 2 sec. wise the transceiver may be damaged. Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as below . to your belt. D Belt clip Conveniently attaches .... Slide the battery release button forward, then pull the battery pack upward with the supplied screws as shown below . Attach the belt clip with the transceiver facing away from you. 7 2 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Antenna CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. Other-
Supplied screws D Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, push [PWR] for 2 sec. wise the transceiver may be damaged. Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as below . to your belt. D Belt clip Conveniently attaches .... Slide the battery release button forward, then pull the battery pack upward with the supplied screws as shown below . Attach the belt clip with the transceiver facing away from you. 7 2 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Antenna CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. Other-
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... again to select the desired WX channel. q Push [SQL•WX-ALERT], then rotate [DIAL] to set mode. I Setting a squelch level ï Using keypad The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to select the frequency mode when memory CH noise while receiving no signal. to turn power ON, then push [CLR•...
... again to select the desired WX channel. q Push [SQL•WX-ALERT], then rotate [DIAL] to set mode. I Setting a squelch level ï Using keypad The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to select the frequency mode when memory CH noise while receiving no signal. to turn power ON, then push [CLR•...
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... desired frequency using [DIAL] or keypad. • COM band frequency range: 118.00-136.975 MHz w Push and hold the transceiver too close to adjust the audio level. To receive weaker signals, loosen the squelch I Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may distort... the signal. This may damage the transceiver. " " appears on the frequency before transmitting. w Push [SQL•WX-ALERT], then rotate [DIAL] counterclock- If the frequency is...
... desired frequency using [DIAL] or keypad. • COM band frequency range: 118.00-136.975 MHz w Push and hold the transceiver too close to adjust the audio level. To receive weaker signals, loosen the squelch I Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may distort... the signal. This may damage the transceiver. " " appears on the frequency before transmitting. w Push [SQL•WX-ALERT], then rotate [DIAL] counterclock- If the frequency is...
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... turn the lock function ON. • " " appears. I Setting beep tone vated even when the key lock function is Max. The IC-A24 and IC-A6 can quickly gain access to exit the beep tone set mode. I Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency When using this function (OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER.... Connect the optional headset with a headset at the push of a switch can be - NEVER operate the transceiver with the transceiver when using an optional headset, the transceiver outputs your ears may occur. This function can be set the beep level. q Push [121.5] for monitoring...
... turn the lock function ON. • " " appears. I Setting beep tone vated even when the key lock function is Max. The IC-A24 and IC-A6 can quickly gain access to exit the beep tone set mode. I Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency When using this function (OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER.... Connect the optional headset with a headset at the push of a switch can be - NEVER operate the transceiver with the transceiver when using an optional headset, the transceiver outputs your ears may occur. This function can be set the beep level. q Push [121.5] for monitoring...
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...the BANK selection mode. • "BANK" appears. NOTE: Comments appear first when programmed, how- Memory mode Frequency mode ever, the transceiver can be transferred using [DIAL] or keypad. This is programmed in the selected BANK, no memory CH. Using [DIAL]: w Push [0•BANK...DEL]) to select the desired memory CH. number. • If no memory CH. 4 MEMORY OPERATION I Memory channel selection I Transferring memory The transceiver has 200 memory channels for signals 4 • Memory BANK number and memory CH. e Rotate [DIAL] to exit the BANK-se- selection is ...
...the BANK selection mode. • "BANK" appears. NOTE: Comments appear first when programmed, how- Memory mode Frequency mode ever, the transceiver can be transferred using [DIAL] or keypad. This is programmed in the selected BANK, no memory CH. Using [DIAL]: w Push [0•BANK...DEL]) to select the desired memory CH. number. • If no memory CH. 4 MEMORY OPERATION I Memory channel selection I Transferring memory The transceiver has 200 memory channels for signals 4 • Memory BANK number and memory CH. e Rotate [DIAL] to exit the BANK-se- selection is ...
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... weather channel* using [DIAL] or keypad. t Push [ENT•WX] to program the information into memory BANK 3/ memory channel 9. 4 MEMORY OPERATION I Programming a memory channel The transceiver has 200 (20 CH. × 10 BANK) memory channels for storage of often-used frequencies.
... weather channel* using [DIAL] or keypad. t Push [ENT•WX] to program the information into memory BANK 3/ memory channel 9. 4 MEMORY OPERATION I Programming a memory channel The transceiver has 200 (20 CH. × 10 BANK) memory channels for storage of often-used frequencies.
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...and BC-144N). D Recycling information (U.S.A. Otherwise, the battery pack may cause an explosion. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for battery recycling options in corrosion of the battery pack. ...NEVER use another manufacture's charger. CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver (with the battery pack attached) with , or placing near metal objects, carrying in water. NEVER incinerate used battery packs. ...
...and BC-144N). D Recycling information (U.S.A. Otherwise, the battery pack may cause an explosion. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for battery recycling options in corrosion of the battery pack. ...NEVER use another manufacture's charger. CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver (with the battery pack attached) with , or placing near metal objects, carrying in water. NEVER incinerate used battery packs. ...
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BATTERY PACKS 7 D Regular charging q Attach the battery pack to the transceiver, install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries as illustrated below . Otherwise, BP-210N will be charged for 11 24 V) (optional) CAUTION: • When installing batteries, ... Wall charger or optional cable (CP-20) as I Optional battery case When using a battery case attached to the transceiver. w Install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries. • Be sure to clean bat- IC-A24/A6 with attached battery pack Turn power OFF CP-20 (for 8-12 hours only. Also, do not mix new...
BATTERY PACKS 7 D Regular charging q Attach the battery pack to the transceiver, install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries as illustrated below . Otherwise, BP-210N will be charged for 11 24 V) (optional) CAUTION: • When installing batteries, ... Wall charger or optional cable (CP-20) as I Optional battery case When using a battery case attached to the transceiver. w Install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries. • Be sure to clean bat- IC-A24/A6 with attached battery pack Turn power OFF CP-20 (for 8-12 hours only. Also, do not mix new...
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...CL-OUT" appears in the master trans- e Push [MR•MW] on the slave transceiver during cloning. 8 CLONING Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the NOTE: DO NOT transfer the data from IC-A24 to IC-A6, programmed data from a PC (Microsoft®, Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP)... using the optional CS-A24 CLONING to [SP/MIC] jack of Microsoft Corporation in the slave transceiver's display. In such case, transceiver, or, data from PC to ...
...CL-OUT" appears in the master trans- e Push [MR•MW] on the slave transceiver during cloning. 8 CLONING Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the NOTE: DO NOT transfer the data from IC-A24 to IC-A6, programmed data from a PC (Microsoft®, Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP)... using the optional CS-A24 CLONING to [SP/MIC] jack of Microsoft Corporation in the slave transceiver's display. In such case, transceiver, or, data from PC to ...
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...Transmitting impossible. • Some channels are not programmed • Set the "TAG" settings of desired programmed as "TAG" channels. 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be selected. • Lock function is exhausted. • Bad connection for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. No ...the speaker. • Volume level is too low. • Set squelch to the threshold point. • Set [VOL] to the transceiver. 25-27 No sound comes from • Squelch level is exhausted. • Change channels. • Recharge the battery pack. PROBLEM POSSIBLE...
...Transmitting impossible. • Some channels are not programmed • Set the "TAG" settings of desired programmed as "TAG" channels. 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be selected. • Lock function is exhausted. • Bad connection for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. No ...the speaker. • Volume level is too low. • Set squelch to the threshold point. • Set [VOL] to the transceiver. 25-27 No sound comes from • Squelch level is exhausted. • Change channels. • Recharge the battery pack. PROBLEM POSSIBLE...
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... hours. •BC-144N DESKTOP CHARGER For rapid charging of the AC adapter for monitoring. • LC-159 CARRYING CASE Helps protect the transceiver from the David Clark Co. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to the headset for BC-121N. An AC adapter should be purchased separately. D ...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. D CHARGERS • BC-110AR/DR WALL CHARGER The same as supplied with the transceiver. • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for ...
... hours. •BC-144N DESKTOP CHARGER For rapid charging of the AC adapter for monitoring. • LC-159 CARRYING CASE Helps protect the transceiver from the David Clark Co. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to the headset for BC-121N. An AC adapter should be purchased separately. D ...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. D CHARGERS • BC-110AR/DR WALL CHARGER The same as supplied with the transceiver. • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for ...
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13 OPTIONAL HEADSET CONNECTION D OPC-499 (HEADSET ADAPTER) connection When using a headset, such as those from the David Clark Co. PTT switch Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug, if required. OPC-499 HEADSET (Must be purchased separately) 12 13 IC-A24/A6 34 via the OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTOR adapter, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. See "I Side tone function "(p. 11) when setting the side tone level.
13 OPTIONAL HEADSET CONNECTION D OPC-499 (HEADSET ADAPTER) connection When using a headset, such as those from the David Clark Co. PTT switch Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter plug, if required. OPC-499 HEADSET (Must be purchased separately) 12 13 IC-A24/A6 34 via the OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTOR adapter, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. See "I Side tone function "(p. 11) when setting the side tone level.