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Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA24 iA6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. IC-A24 IC-A6
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA24 iA6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. IC-A24 IC-A6
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With proper care this Icom product. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL- q Antenna 1 w Belt clip 1 e Handstrap 1 r Battery pack* or battery case 1 t Wall charger 1 y Carrying case 1 u ...important operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-A24/A6. FOREWORD SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you with the transceiver: Qty. The IC-A24/A6 VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom's state of personal injury, fire or electric shock. ii CAUTION...
With proper care this Icom product. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL- q Antenna 1 w Belt clip 1 e Handstrap 1 r Battery pack* or battery case 1 t Wall charger 1 y Carrying case 1 u ...important operating instructions for purchasing this product should provide you for the IC-A24/A6. FOREWORD SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you with the transceiver: Qty. The IC-A24/A6 VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom's state of personal injury, fire or electric shock. ii CAUTION...
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... is 5 to 10 cm away from NEVER connect the transceiver to , or touching exposed parts of Icom Incor- R WARNING! Remove the battery pack or case from the lips and the transceiver is OFF, a slight current still damage the transceiver. flows in direct sunlight or headset or other...the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. PRECAUTION R WARNING! eration. Such a connection will be protected by this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use of the battery pack. Otherwise, the battery pack or...
... is 5 to 10 cm away from NEVER connect the transceiver to , or touching exposed parts of Icom Incor- R WARNING! Remove the battery pack or case from the lips and the transceiver is OFF, a slight current still damage the transceiver. flows in direct sunlight or headset or other...the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. PRECAUTION R WARNING! eration. Such a connection will be protected by this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use of the battery pack. Otherwise, the battery pack or...
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... the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as below . D Belt clip Conveniently attaches to turn the power OFF. 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- NOTE: Use the supplied screws only. Slide the battery release...
... the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as below . D Belt clip Conveniently attaches to turn the power OFF. 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- NOTE: Use the supplied screws only. Slide the battery release...
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...] to select the frequency mode when memory CH number or WX CH number appears on the function dis- 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•...
...] to select the frequency mode when memory CH number or WX CH number appears on the function dis- 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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... distort the signal. t Set the desired frequency using [DIAL] or keypad. • COM band frequency range: 118.00-136.975 MHz w Push and hold the transceiver too close to turn the ANL function ON/OFF. NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the set frequency: • " " indicator appears. • Squelch opens and... too "tight," squelch may not open for weak signals. 3 BASIC OPERATION I Receiving q Push [PWR] to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may damage the transceiver.
... distort the signal. t Set the desired frequency using [DIAL] or keypad. • COM band frequency range: 118.00-136.975 MHz w Push and hold the transceiver too close to turn the ANL function ON/OFF. NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the set frequency: • " " indicator appears. • Squelch opens and... too "tight," squelch may not open for weak signals. 3 BASIC OPERATION I Receiving q Push [PWR] to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may damage the transceiver.
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The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked any important weather announcements. The IC-A24 and IC-A6 can be set, if desired. I Lock function The beep tone which sounds at high volume levels for long period. e Push [CLR•DEL] to... the key lock function is op- I Side tone function An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- NEVER operate the transceiver with the transceiver when using an optional headset, the transceiver outputs your ears may occur. If so, reduce the monitor level or discontinue use . q Push , then push [8•BEEP] ...
The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked any important weather announcements. The IC-A24 and IC-A6 can be set, if desired. I Lock function The beep tone which sounds at high volume levels for long period. e Push [CLR•DEL] to... the key lock function is op- I Side tone function An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- NEVER operate the transceiver with the transceiver when using an optional headset, the transceiver outputs your ears may occur. If so, reduce the monitor level or discontinue use . q Push , then push [8•BEEP] ...
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... digit key (00 to 19) to select the desired memory CH. number. • If no memory CH. Memory mode Frequency mode ever, the transceiver can be transferred using [DIAL] or keypad. play the comment in the selected BANK, 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. number appears. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the de- ...
... digit key (00 to 19) to select the desired memory CH. number. • If no memory CH. Memory mode Frequency mode ever, the transceiver can be transferred using [DIAL] or keypad. play the comment in the selected BANK, 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. number appears. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the de- ...
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... channel: U.S.A. Push Push or Push Push Push (or rotate [DIAL]) Push or Push or (or rotate [DIAL]) Push 13 4 MEMORY OPERATION I Programming a memory channel The transceiver has 200 (20 CH. × 10 BANK) memory channels for storage of often-used frequencies. q Push [CLR•DEL] to exit the BANK selection mode...
... channel: U.S.A. Push Push or Push Push Push (or rotate [DIAL]) Push or Push or (or rotate [DIAL]) Push 13 4 MEMORY OPERATION I Programming a memory channel The transceiver has 200 (20 CH. × 10 BANK) memory channels for storage of often-used frequencies. q Push [CLR•DEL] to exit the BANK selection mode...
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... battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. 7 BATTERY PACKS I Battery charging I Battery cautions Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be purchased. The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into the charger. ...NEVER short the terminals of the charger terminals or damage to the transceiver. The Li-Ion battery (optional) is recyclable. Internal battery gas may be careful when carrying with wet or soiled into it. D ...
... battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. 7 BATTERY PACKS I Battery charging I Battery cautions Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be purchased. The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into the charger. ...NEVER short the terminals of the charger terminals or damage to the transceiver. The Li-Ion battery (optional) is recyclable. Internal battery gas may be careful when carrying with wet or soiled into it. D ...
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...charged for 11 24 V) (optional) CAUTION: • When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same 7 brand, type and capacity. IC-A24/A6 with attached battery pack Turn power OFF CP-20 (for 8-12 hours only. r Charging the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on the... remaining power condition. BP-210N must be damaged. w Be sure to the transceiver, install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries as I Optional battery case When using a battery case attached to turn the transceiver power OFF. BATTERY PACKS 7 D Regular charging q Attach the battery pack to the...
...charged for 11 24 V) (optional) CAUTION: • When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same 7 brand, type and capacity. IC-A24/A6 with attached battery pack Turn power OFF CP-20 (for 8-12 hours only. r Charging the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on the... remaining power condition. BP-210N must be damaged. w Be sure to the transceiver, install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries as I Optional battery case When using a battery case attached to turn the transceiver power OFF. BATTERY PACKS 7 D Regular charging q Attach the battery pack to the...
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...master trans- 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 one transceiver to the clone standby condition and cloning must be cloned to and from PC to [SP/MIC] jack of Microsoft... Corporation in the U.S.A. D Transceiver to transceiver cloning q Connect the OPC-474 CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs DCloning using the cloning error may ...
...master trans- 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 one transceiver to the clone standby condition and cloning must be cloned to and from PC to [SP/MIC] jack of Microsoft... Corporation in the U.S.A. D Transceiver to transceiver cloning q Connect the OPC-474 CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs DCloning using the cloning error may ...
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...8226; Volume level is exhausted. • Change channels. • Recharge the battery pack. channels. pgs. 7, • Check the connection to the transceiver. 25-27 No sound comes from • Squelch level is exhausted. • Bad connection for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack... 17 No beep sounds. • Beep tones turned OFF. • Push , then push [8•BEEP] to a suitable level. 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be selected. • Lock function is activated. • Push , then push [7• ]. p. 11 Scan does not start. • ...
...8226; Volume level is exhausted. • Change channels. • Recharge the battery pack. channels. pgs. 7, • Check the connection to the transceiver. 25-27 No sound comes from • Squelch level is exhausted. • Bad connection for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack... 17 No beep sounds. • Beep tones turned OFF. • Push , then push [8•BEEP] to a suitable level. 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be selected. • Lock function is activated. • Push , then push [7• ]. p. 11 Scan does not start. • ...
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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. via the adapter, the transceiver outputs your authorized dealer for monitoring. • LC-159 CARRYING CASE Helps protect the...
.... 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. via the adapter, the transceiver outputs your authorized dealer for monitoring. • LC-159 CARRYING CASE Helps protect the...
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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. 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