Icom IC-A14 Instruction Manual

36, 7 BATTERY PACKS AND CASE D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally re- quired. • Six AD-106 charger adapters. • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656). Battery case ■ (optional for some versions) D Precaution NEVER incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas may ca…

34, Icom IC-A14 29 7 BATTERY PACKS AND CASE Charging the battery ■ D Regular charging with the BC-179+BC-174 The BC-179 provides regular charging of battery packs. The following accessories are additionally required. • An AC adapter (may be supplied, depending on the transceiver ver- sions) or the optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-22). Be sure to turn OFF the transceiver power, when charging the battery pack with the transceiver. • Charging period Approximately 12 hours (with BP-232N) Approximat…

29, Duplex operation ■ (Selectable on only the IC-A14) The duplex function allows you to call a fl ight service station while receiving a VOR station. The duplex function requires frequency programming for the fl ight service station in ad- vance. D Programming a duplex frequency q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode. w Set a NAVI band frequency using [Y]/[Z] or keypad. • NAVI band frequency range: 108.00–117.975 MHz e Push [FUNC], then push [DUP-W](5). • The “DUP” ico…

3, Icom IC-A14 ii FOREWORD Thank 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 before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in- struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-A14/S…

24, Weather channel scan ■ (Available with the IC-A14 only) q Push [FUNC], then push [WX](7) to select a weather channel mode. w Set squelch to the point where noise is just muted with [SQLY]/[SQLZ]. e Push [FUNC], then push [SACN(2) to start the scan. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. • To change the scanning direction, push [Y]/[Z]. r To stop the scan, push [CLR]. Memor…

44, 39 12 OPTIONAL HEADSET CONNECTION D OPC-499 (HEADSET ADAPTER) connection When using a headset (3rd party products) via the OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. See “■ Side tone function” (p. 11) when setting the side tone level. PTT OPC-499 Transceiver PTT switch HEADSET (Must be purchased separately) Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm ( 1 ⁄ 8 ˝) diameter plug, if required. NOTICE! Some headsets do not …

35, 30 D AD-106 installation ➥ Connect the AD-106 charger adapter and the BC-119N or BC-121N as below (q), then install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N or BC-121N with the sup- plied screws (w). D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following accessories are additionally required. • AD-106 charger adapter. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119…

27, 22 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS Key touch beep tone ■ The beep tone, which sounds at the push of a switch can be set, if desired. For the IC-A14 Push ➥ [FUNC] then push [BEEP](8) to turn the key touch beep tone ON or OFF. • Key touch beep setting is displayed briefly. For the IC-A14S q Rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. w While holding down [Y]/[Z], rotate [VOL] to enter set mode. e Push [MR] several times to select the key touch beep item, “BEEP.”…

22, 17 4 MEMORY OPERATION ■ 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] then hold down [CLR] for 1 second. • “-- -- -- -- -- -- ” appears briefl y, then the next selectable channel appears. …

16, Icom IC-A14 11 3 BASIC OPERATION Side tone function ■ When using a headset (other manufacture’s products), the trans- ceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for mon- itoring. Connect an optional headset to use this function (The OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER and headset are required). (p. 39) D Setting the side tone level q Push [PTT] to turn the transmit mode ON. w While transmitting, push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the level. • ‘ST--0’…

20, 15 4 MEMORY OPERATION Memory names ■ The memory channel can display an 8-character name in- stead of the programmed frequency. D Programming memory names q Set the desired frequency in the frequency mode. (p. 8) w Enter the select memory write mode. • For the IC-A14; push [FUNC] then push [MW](MR). • For the IC-A14S; hold down [MR] for 1 second. e Select the desired memory channel to be programmed by pushing [Y]/[Z] (or on only the IC-A14, push the keys on the keypad t…

45, Icom IC-A14 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Instructions…

13, 8 3 BASIC OPERATION Setting a frequency ■ D Using the [Y]/[Z] keys q Rotate [VOL] to turn ON power, then push [CLR] to select the frequency mode if a memory CH number or WX CH number appears on the function display. w Push [Y]/[Z] to set the desired frequency. - For the IC-A14 only - • 1 MHz tuning step is selectable. Push [FUNC] , then push [Y]/[Z]. Push [FUNC] again to return to normal tuning. D Using keypad (IC-A14 only) …

31, 26 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS • I.MIC— Using the internal microphone The internal microphone can be turned OFF to use a head- set. This setting prevents unwanted audio or noise entering the internal microphone if the [PTT] is pushed. • TOT— Time-out timer Sets the time-out timer period to prevent prolonged transmis- sions, according to regulatory requirements. This timer cuts OFF a transmission after the set time period. Set the timer to bet…

14, Setting a squelch level ■ The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired noise while no signal is received. q Push [SQLY] or [SQLZ] to select the squelch level. • ‘SQL--0’ is open squelch and ‘SQL--10’ is tight squelch. • The “ ” icon appears while the squelch is open. w Wait for 1 second to return to the previous display. Lock function ■ The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes or accidental …

2, i SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION WARNING Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classifi ed as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only dur- ing the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an un-…