Icom IC-A110EURO Instruction Manual

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Summary of IC-A110EURO

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    Ia110euro vhf air band transceiver instruction manual ic-a110euro-2 02.3.12 2:00 pm page a (1,1).

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    I foreword 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-a110euro. Explicit definitions the explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. Cautio...

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    Ii do not place unit in a non-secure place to avoid inad- vertent use by children. Do not push the ptt when not actually desiring to trans- mit. Avoid using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –30°c (–22°f) or above +60°c (+140°f). Avoid placing the tran...

  • Page 4: Panel Description

    ■ panel description q tuning [dial(ts)] ➥ changes the operating frequency; memory channel in memory mode; set mode contents in set mode, etc. ➥ push to toggle the dimmer control off, low and high. ➥ push and hold for 1 sec. To select the tuning step [ts]; 1 mhz or 10 khz are available. (p. 5) w func...

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    2 1 panel description y sql switch [sql] ➥ push to turn on the squelch adjust mode. (p. 6) ➥ push and hold this switch for 1 sec. To turn on/off the both internal and external speaker output. (p. 4) u priority switch [pri] ➥ push to select priority channel. (p. 11) • “pr” appears on the display. I s...

  • Page 6: Function Display

    3 1 panel description ■ function display q memory mode indicator (p. 5) appears when memory mode is selected. W dualwatch indicator (p. 7) indicates when the dualwatch function is activated. E scan indicator (p. 8) indicates when the scan function is selected. R busy indicator (p. 6) “busy” appears ...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    4 2 basic operation ■ power on q push [power] to turn power on. W operate the transceiver as indicated in the following sec- tions. E select the desired memory channel (or vfo frequency) with the [v/m] keys. • when receiving a signal, appears and audio is emit- ted from the speaker. • further adjust...

  • Page 8: Squelch Function

    5 2 basic operation ■ squelch function the transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired noise while receiving no signal. D setting the squelch level q push [sql] to turn the level adjusting mode on. W turn the tuning [dial] to select the squelch level. • ‘sq 01’ is loose squelch and ‘sq...

  • Page 9: Scan Operation

    6 3 scan operation ■ scan operation q push [v/m] to select memory mode or vfo mode, if nec- essary. • “ ” appears on the memory mode. W make sure the squelch level is set to the threshold point. • set a squelch level (01 to 25) where the noise is muted. E push [scan] to start scan. • to change the s...

  • Page 10: On–Hook Scan

    7 3 scan operation ■ on–hook scan on–hook scan (hanger scan) is available when taking the mi- crophone from its hanger (off–hook) and /or returning it into the hanger (on–hook). Q push [scan] to start scanning. W when receiving a signal, scan pauses until the signal dis- appears. ➥ you can converse ...

  • Page 11: Memory Programming

    8 4 memory programming d setting lockout channels in order to speed up the scan interval, you can set memory channels you don’t wish to be scanned as lockout channels. Q push [v/m] to select memory mode, if necessary. • “ ” appears. W turn the [dial] to select a memory channel to set as a lockout ch...

  • Page 12: Memory Names

    9 4 memory programming ■ memory names ï programming memory names q select the memory channel to be programmed: ➥ push [v/m] to select memory mode. ➥ turns [dial] to select the memory channel. W push [v/m] for 5 sec. To enter memory name writing mode. • the first character of the name flashes. E turn...

  • Page 13: Other Functions

    5 other functions 10 ■ initial set mode initial set mode is accessed at power on and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your preferences and operating style. D entering initial set mode q while pushing and holding [v/m] + [ts(dia...

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    Other function 5 11 d priority channel the priority channel is used to store your most often-used channel for quick recall. In addition the priority channel is monitored during priority scan modes. The default setting for the priority channel will differ depending on pre-programming. ➥ push [pri] to...

  • Page 15: Connection And Installation

    6 connection and installation 12 ■ rear panel and connections q connects to an antenna ask your dealer about antenna selection and best installa- tion location. (standard 50 Ω antenna with a swr w microphone hanger connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’s ground for hanger scan functi...

  • Page 16: Mounting

    13 6 connection and installation ■ mounting the universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. Please read the fol- lowing instructions carefully. • mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws (m5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 1...

  • Page 17: Cloning

    14 7 cloning d data cloning cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver, or, data from pc to a transceiver using the optional cs-a110euro cloning software. D transceiver to transceiver cloning q connect the opc-591 cloning cab...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    15 specifications 8 d general • frequency coverage : 118.000 to 136.975 mhz • channel spacing : 25/8.33 khz • mode : am (6k00a3e) • number of memory channels : 20 • acceptable power supply : 13.75* v or 27.5* v dc (negative ground) (*automatic selectable) • usable temp. Range : –20 to +55˚c • freque...

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    16 8 specifications (vfo channel id list) d receiver • receive system : double conversion superheterodyne • intermediate frequencies : 1st 38.85 mhz 2nd 450 khz •sensitivity (at 12 db sinad): less than 5 dbµv •threshold squelch sensitivity: less than –6 dbµv •harmonic distortion : less than 5 % (at ...

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    17 8 specifications (vfo channel id list) operating freq. Channel spacing channel id (mhz) (khz) (displayed freq.) 118.0000 25 118.000 118.0250 25 118.025 118.0500 25 118.050 118.0750 25 118.075 118.1000 25 118.100 etc operating freq. Channel spacing channel id (mhz) (khz) (displayed freq.) 118.0000...

  • Page 21: Opc-871 Headset Adapter

    18 9 opc-871 headset adapter/other options ■ opc-871 headset adapter when using an optional headset, such as those from the david clark co. Via the adapter , the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. (pgs. 5, 10) d d installation the optional opc-871 headset adapt...

  • Page 22: Other Options

    19 9 opc-871/options ibm® is a registered trademark of international business machines. Microsoft and windows are registered trademarks of microsoft cor- poration in the u.S.A. And other countries. • bent the plastic dust cover before install the strain relief into the notch. Fig. 3 fig. 2 • use the...

  • Page 23: Options

    10 options ic-a110euro-2 02.3.12 2:00 pm page w (1,1).

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    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003 japan a-5619h-1eu- w printed in japan © 2001 icom inc. Ic-a110euro-2 02.3.12 2:00 pm page x (1,1).