Icom IC-A14 Instruction Manual

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  • Icom IC-A14 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA14 iA14S This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. YIC-A14 YIC-A14S
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    , your Icom radio complies with accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB-94/96F) and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-230N/ 232N). • D O NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna
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    you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-A14/S VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
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    from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Icom battery packs/chargers to prevent the loss of the transceiver's good performance and warranty. DO NOT allow children to play with any radio
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    12 n Memory bank selection (Available with the IC-A14 only) 12 n Programming a memory channel 13 n Memory names 15 n Copying memory contents 16 n Clearing the memory contents (Available with the IC-A14 only 17 5 SCAN OPERATION 18-20 n Scan types 18 n COM band scan 18 n Memory scan 19
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    [ANT] (p. 6) Connects the supplied antenna. w KEY LOCK SWITCH [ ] (p. 9)  Push to turning the key lock function ON.  Push and hold for 2 sec. to turning the key lock function OFF. e LIGHT SWITCH [LIGHT] Push to toggles the LCD backlight ON and OFF. (p. 11) For IC-A14S only During memory mode
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    37) Connects the optional speaker microphone or a headset 3 using with the optional OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER, if 4 For IC-A14  P ush [FUNC] then push this key 12 headset adapter, etc. while the transceiver power is ON. 13  P ush and hold for 2 sec. to resetting the transceiver into
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    IC-A14 only)  Inputs digit "1" for frequency input or memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 8, 12)  Inputs "1," "Q," or "Z" during memory name programming memory name programming. (p. 15)  After pushing [FUNC], enters duplex transmit frequency programming condition, during NAVI band operation.
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    . (p. 20)  Inputs digit "0" for frequency input or memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 8, 12)  Inputs "0," "space" or "-" during memory name programming. (p. 15)  After pushing [FUNC], selects the emergency frequency, 121.500 MHz. (p. 21)  Completes the numeral input for frequency or memory
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    setting the duplex frequency. u ANL INDICATOR (p. 22) Appears when the ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) func- tion is in use. i WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR (IC-A14 only) (p. 23) Appears when the weather alert function is in use. o LOCK INDICATOR (p. 9) A ppears when the lock function is in use. !0 LOW
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    as shown at right. CAUTION! • N EVER carry the transceiver by the antenna. • DO NOT transmit without an antenna. Otherwise the transceiver may be damaged. 2 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Belt clip 1 Conveniently attaches to your belt. Attach the belt clip as described below. 2 q Release the
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    2 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Battery pack attachment Turn the transceiver power OFF with [VOL] before attaching or detaching the battery pack. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with
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    on the function display. w Push [Y]/[Z] to set the desired frequency. - For IC-A14 only • 1 MHz tuning step is available with the IC-A14; push [FUNC], then push [Y]/[Z]. Push [FUNC] again to return the normal tuning. D Using keypad (IC-A14 only) q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON, then push [CLR] to
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    3 BASIC OPERATION n Setting a squelch level The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired noise while receiving no signal. q Push [SQLY] or [SQLZ] to select the squelch level. • 'SQL--0' is open squelch
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    (IC-A14 only). • COM band frequency range: 118.00-136.975 MHz w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. • " " indicator appears. e Speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. 3 4 5 6 y When a signal is received on the set frequency: • " " indicator appears. • DO NOT hold the transceiver too
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    transceiver when using this function (OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER and headset are required). (p. 37) D Setting the side tone level q Push [PTT] to turn the transmit mode ON. w During transmit, push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the level. • 'ST--0' is OFF and 'ST--10' is maximum level. n LCD backlight The IC-A14
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    ) is displayed. propriate digit key ([0] to [9]) to enter 11 • If no memory CH is programmed, no memory CH selection is available. the desired memory 12 Using the Keypad- IC-A14 only: BANK number, then push [ENT]. 13 w Push 2 appropriate digit key (00 to 99, depending on r Push
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    4 MEMORY OPERATION n Programming a memory channel Program often-used frequencies with the following instructions. D For IC-A14 q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. w Set the desired frequency. (p. 8) • P ush [FUNC], then push [WX](7) to select a weather channel mode, and then
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    OPERATION 4 1 2 3 D For IC-A14S q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. • EXAMPLE: Programming 123.450 MHz into memory 4 w Set 1 sec. 12 t Push and hold [MR] for 1 sec. to program the set condition into the memory channel and return to the frequency mode. Push or
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    mode. (p. 8) w Enter the select memory write mode. • For IC-A14; push [FUNC] then push [MW](MR). • For IC-A14S; push and hold [MR] for 1 sec. e Select the desired memory channel to be programmed with [Y]/[Z] (or keypad and [ENT]; for IC-A14 only). r Push [MR] momentarily to enter the memory name
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    is automatically selected. 9 t Perform the steps t and y described at left page in "For IC-A14" to program the desired memory name. For IC-A14S e Push and hold [MR] for 1 sec. to copy the memory chan- 10 11 For IC-A14S w Push and hold [MR] for 1 sec. nel's contents into the frequency mode
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    4 MEMORY OPERATION n Clearing the memory contents (Available with the IC-A14 only) Unwanted memory channels can be cleared. q Select the desired memory channel to be cleared. (p. 12) • Select the desired bank if desired. (p. 12) w Push [FUNC]
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    FUNC], then push [SCAN](2) to start the scan. 5 Scan Jump over the entire COM band. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. • To change the scanning direction, push [Y]/[Z]. 6 For IC-A14S 7 MEMORY SCAN non-TAG channel e Push and hold [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. to start the
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    n Memory scan NOTE: Program 2 or more memory channels with "TAG" setting to start memory scan. q Push [MR] to select memory mode. • For IC-A14, select the desired BANK if desired. (p. 12) w P ush [SQLY]/[SQLZ] to set the squelch level to the point where noise is just muted. For IC-A14 e Push [FUNC
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    spectively. The "TAG" channel function is only available dur- w Select the desired memory channel to be a "TAG" chan- ing scan operation. *for IC-A14 only nel. 4 e Push and hold [LIGHT] for 2 sec. to set a "TAG." r To cancel the "TAG" setting, repeat the above steps. 5 6 7 " " indicator
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    to suits your preference using with the optional cloning software, CS-A14.  Push and hold [CLR] for 2 sec. to return the transceiver into the default setting. n Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency (Available with the IC-A14 only) The IC-A14 can set to the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency
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    . 10 r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition from ON 11 and OFF. t Push [CLR] to return to frequency mode. For IC-A14S q Rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. 12 w While pushing and holding [Y]/[Z], rotate [VOL] to enter 13 set mode. e Push [MR] several times to select
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    FUNCTIONS n Weather channel operation (Available with the IC-A14 only) The IC-A14 has VHF marine WX (weather) channel receiving capability for flight function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected
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    operation (Available with the IC-A14 only) 1 The duplex function allows you to call a flight service station 2 while receiving a VOR station. The duplex function requires 3 frequency programming for the flight service station in ad- vance. 4 D Programming a duplex frequency D Operating the
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    mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. D Entering set mode q Rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. w software, CS-A14. And the default settings are re-called by the home function. D Set mode items • ANL- ANL function (available with IC-A14S
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    • I.MIC- Internal microphone usage The internal microphone can be deactivated for headset operation. This setting prevents unwanted audio/noise transmission entering from the internal microphone with [PTT] operation. • TOT- Time-out timer Sets the time-out timer
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    Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom charger. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or charger only with the transceiver for D Battery caution in this instruction manual. or dropped
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    the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This 12 temperature environment (above +45˚C; +113˚F) for an ex- could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the 13 tended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio
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    packs. The following are additionally required. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the transceiver depending on versions) or the optional cigarette lighter cable The inserted battery pack or the charger has problem. Charging indicator Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF, when charging the
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    Transceiver Turn power OFF 6 AC adapter (Not supplied with Battery pack 7 some versions.) 8 9 10 AD-106 charger adapter is installed 11 in BC-119N. 12 Plugs Optional OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) can be used instead of the AC adapter. IMPORTANT!: Ensure the guide
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    DC power cable (OPC-656). Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF AC adapter (Purchased separately) AD-106 charger adapters are installed in each slot. DC power cable (OPC-656) (Connect with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A) IMPORTANT!: Ensure the guide lobes on the battery pack are
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    transceiver to another transceiver, or, data from PC to a transceiver using the optional CS-A14 2 cloning software. 3 D Transceiver to transceiver again to exit cloning mode. 11 NOTE: Transceiver to transceiver cloning between 12 IC-A14 and IC-A14S cannot be performed. 13 14 w While
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    type) or OPC-478UC (USB type) CLONING CABLE. Consult the CS-A14 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details. D Cloning error When the display as below appears, a cloning error has occurred. In this case, both transceivers automatically return to the clone standby condition and cloning must be repeated
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    9 TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. 1 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 2 No power comes on. • The battery is exhausted. • Bad connection for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery
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    oz) (Without the battery pack and antenna.) • Receive system : Double conversion superhetero- dyne • Intermediate frequencies : 1st 46.35 MHz, 2nd 450 kHz • Sensitivity : COM band (6 dB S/N) -6 dBµ typical NAVI band (6 dB S/N) -3 dBµ typical (IC-A14 only) WX channels (12 dB SINAD
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    and microphone. • CS-A14 cloning software + OPC-478/UC cloning cable Provides quick and easy programming of items, such as memory 13 channels or set mode contents, from a PC using the cloning cable, OPC-478 (RS-232C; DB-9 type) or OPC-478UC (USB type). 14 • OPC-499 headset adapter cable 15
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    a 3.5 mm (1⁄8˝) diameter plug, if required. OPC-499 HEADSET (Must be purchased separately) Transceiver NOTICE! Some headsets do not work properly when used with the IC-A14/S. Therefore, ask your dealer for details about headsets compatible for operation with the IC-A14/S with the headset. 37
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    MEMO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 38
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    A-6631H-1EX Printed in Japan © 2007 Icom Inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iA14
iA14S
VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition
that this device does not cause harmful inter-
ference.
Y
IC-A14
Y
IC-A14S