Icom IC-A110EURO Instruction Manual

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    Ia110euro vhf air band transceiver instruction manual.

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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 man- ual. Caut...

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    Ii do not push [ptt] when not actually desiring to trans- mit. Do not use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –30°c (–22°f) or above +60°c (+140°f). Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty envi- ronments. Do not place the transceiver against wall...

  • Page 4: Panel Description

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

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    2 1 panel description y sql switch [sql] ➥ push to turn on the squelch adjust mode. (p. 6) ➥ hold down this switch for 1 second to turn the both in- ternal and external speaker output on or off. (p. 4) u priority switch [pri] ➥ push to select the priority channel. (p. 11) • “pr” appears on the displ...

  • Page 6: Function Display

    3 1 panel description ■ function display q memory mode indicator (p. 5) appears when the memory mode is selected. W dualwatch indicator (p. 7) appears when the dualwatch function is activated. E scan indicator (p. 8) appears 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 on the power. W operate the transceiver as described 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 heard from the speaker. • further adjust...

  • Page 8: Squelch Function

    5 2 basic operation ■ squelch function the transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute unde- sired noise while receiving no signals. D setting the squelch level q push [sql] to turn on the level adjusting mode. W rotate [dial] to select the squelch level. • ‘sq 01’ is loose squelch and ‘sq 25’ i...

  • Page 9: Scan Operation

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

  • Page 10: On–Hook Scan

    7 3 scan operation ■ on–hook scan an on–hook scan (hanger scan) stops when taking the mi- crophone off its hanger (off–hook) and resumes when putting it back on the hanger (on–hook). ➥ push [scan] to start scanning. • when a signal is received, the scan pauses until the signal dis - appears. • the s...

  • Page 11: Memory Programming

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

  • 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 the memory mode. ➥ rotate [dial] to select the memory channel. W hold down [mw](v/m) for 5 seconds to enter memory name writing mode. • the first digit blinks. E repe...

  • Page 13: Other Functions

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

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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-program- ming. ➥ push [pri...

  • Page 15: Connection and Installation

    W q e r t black: _ red: + external speaker jack opc-871 headset adapter (option) antenna supplied dc power cable 12 v or 24 v battery 6 connection and installation 12 ■ rear panel and connections q connects to an antenna ask your dealer about antenna selection and best instal- lation location. (stan...

  • Page 16: Mounting

    13 6 connection and installation ■ mounting the universal mounting bracket supplied with your trans- ceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. Please read the following 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 a 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) • no. Of memory channels : 99 • acceptable power supply : 13.75 v* or 27.5 v* dc (negative ground) (*automatic selection) • usable temp. Range : –20˚c to +55˚c • frequenc...

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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 • squelch sensitivity : less than –6 dbµv (threshold) • harmonic distortion : less than 5...

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    • channel spacing: 8.33/ 25 khz auto selection mode 17 8 specifications (vfo channel id list) operating freq. Channel spacing channel id (mhz) (khz) (displayed freq.) 118.0000 25 118.000 118.0000 8.33 118.005 118.0083 8.33 118.010 118.0167 8.33 118.015 118.0250 25 118.025 118.0250 8.33 118.030 118.0...

  • Page 21: Opc-871

    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. With the adapter , the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. (pp. 5, 10) d installation the optional opc-871 headset adapter...

  • Page 22: Other Options

    19 9 opc-871/options • bend the plastic dust cover down before installing the strain relief into the notch. Fig. 3 fig. 2 • use the upper side mounting hole. • you can mount the attachment on either side of the trans - ceiver. ■ other options opc-871 headset adapter (see pp. 18–19) cs-a110euro cloni...

  • Page 23: Doc

    20 doc declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: vhf air band transceiver this compliance is based on the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) en301 489-1* ii) en301 489-22* iii) en300 676 iv) en6095...

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