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Icom IC-A14 Instruction Manual

Summary of IC-A14

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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 interference. Y ic-a14 y ic-a14s.

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    I preface thank you for choosing this icom product. This product is designed and built with icom’ s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this prod- uct should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. Important read all instructions carefully and completely before...

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    R danger! Never short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects, such as keys, and so on. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near metal objects, carrying in bags, and so on. R danger! Use and charge only specified icom battery packs with ic...

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    I iii fcc information • for class a unintentional radiators: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide rea- sonable protection against harmful interference when the equip...

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    Iv preface ……………………………………………………………… i important …………………………………………………………… i explicit definitions …………………………………………… i supplied accessories ………………………………………… i precautions ……………………………………………………… ii fcc information ………………………………………………… iii 1. Panel description ……………………………………… 1–5 ■ panel description ...

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    ■ panel description q antenna connector [ant] (p. 6) connects to the supplied antenna. W key lock switch [ ] (p. 9) ➥ push to turn on the key lock function. ➥ hold down for 2 seconds to turn off the key lock func- tion. E light switch [light] push to toggle the lcd backlight on or off. (p. 11) for t...

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    2 u keypad (available with only the ic-a14) (pp. 3, 4) i memory mode/memory write key [mr]/[mw] push to select the memory mode. (p. 12) for the ic-a14 ➥ push [func], then push this key to enter the select memory write mode. (p. 13) ➥ in the memory mode, push [func] then push this key to copy the mem...

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    3 1 panel description d keypad (available with ic-a14 only) ➥ inputs digit “1” for frequency entry or memory channel selection. (pp. 8, 12) ➥ inputs “1,” “q,” or “z” when entering memory names. (p. 15) ➥ after pushing [func] , turns the anl (automatic noise limiter) function on or off. (p. 22) ➥ inp...

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    4 1 panel description ➥ inputs digit “9” for frequency entry or memory channel selection. (pp. 8, 12) ➥ inputs “9,” “w,” “x,” or “y” when entering memory names. (p. 15) ➥ after pushing [func] , toggles scan tag setting on or off. (p. 20) ➥ inputs digit “0” for frequency entry or memory channel selec...

  • Page 10: Function Display

    5 1 panel description ■ function display q function icon appears when [func] is pushed. W memory icon (p. 12) appears when memory channel mode is selected. E tag icon (p. 20) appears when the selected memory channel is set as a tag channel. R rx icon (p. 10) appears while receiving a signal, or when...

  • Page 11: Accessory Attachment

    6 2 accessory attachment d antenna insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna, as shown to the right. Caution! • never carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. • do not transmit without an antenna. Otherwise the transceiv- er may be damaged. D belt cl...

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    7 d battery pack attachment to attach the battery pack: slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow ( q ), then lock it with the battery release button. • slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. To detach the battery pack: slide the battery release but...

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    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 - • the...

  • Page 14: Setting The Squelch Level

    ■ setting the squelch level the transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired noise when no signal is received. Q push [sql y ] or [sql z ] 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...

  • Page 15: Receiving

    10 3 basic operation 3 ■ receiving q rotate [vol] to turn on the power. W push [sql z ] several times to open the squelch. • select the squelch level 0. E rotate [vol] to adjust the audio level. R push [sql y ] several times until the noise is muted. • the “ ” icon disappears. T set the desired freq...

  • Page 16: Side Tone Function

    11 3 basic operation ■ side tone function when using a headset (user supplied) , the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. Connect an optional headset to use this function (the opc-499 headset adapter and headset are required) . (p. 39) d setting the side tone lev...

  • Page 17: Memory Operation

    12 4 memory operation ■ memory channel selection the ic-a14 has 200 memory channels (20 channels in 10 banks, default setting) and the ic-a14s has 100 memory chan- nels for storing often-used frequencies. Q push [mr] to enter the memory mode. • the memory mode icon appears and a memory channel num- ...

  • Page 18: Entering A Memory Channel

    ■ entering a memory channel enter often-used frequencies using the following instructions. D for the ic-a14 q push [clr] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. W set the desired frequency. (p. 8) • push [func] , then push [wx](7) to select a weather channel mode, and then select the desired wea...

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    14 4 memory operation d for the ic-a14s q push [clr] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. W set the desired frequency. (p. 8) e hold down [mr] for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • the memory mode icon blinks. R push [ y ] / [ z ] to select the desired memory channel num- ber....

  • Page 20: Memory Names

    15 4 memory operation ■ memory names the memory channel can display an 8 character name in- stead of the entered frequency. D entering 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...

  • Page 21: Copying Memory Contents

    16 4 memory operation note: when entering a memory name to the programmed memory channel, operate as follow. Q select the desired memory channel that requires a name. (see p. 12). For the ic-a14 w push [func], then push [mw](mr) . • the selected memory contents copied into frequency mode and frequen...

  • Page 22: Clearing The Memory Contents

    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. • “-- -- -- -- -- ...

  • Page 23: Scan Operation

    18 5 scan operation ■ scan types the ic-a14 has 3 scan types to suit your needs. Ic-a14s has 2 scan types. ■ com band scan q push [clr ] to select the frequency mode. W push [sql y ] / [sql z ] to set the squelch level to the point where noise just disappears. For the ic-a14 e push [func] , then pus...

  • Page 24: Weather Channel Scan

    ■ weather channel scan (available with the ic-a14 only) q push [func] , then push [wx](7) to enter the weather channel mode. W set squelch to the point where noise just disappears with [sql y ] / [sql z ] . E push [func] , then push [scan] (2) to start the scan. • when a signal is received, the scan...

  • Page 25: “Tag” Channel Setting

    20 5 scan operation 5 ■ “tag” channel setting memory and weather channels* can be specified to be skipped for the memory and weather channel* scans respec- tively. The “tag” channel function is only selectable in the scan mode. *for the ic-a14 only for the ic-a14 q push [mr] to enter the memory mode...

  • Page 26: Other Functions

    21 6 other functions ■ home function the home function is convenient if you want to return the transceiver to default settings without memory channels. The following transceiver’s settings will return to the default value. • operating mode (frequency, memory or weather* channel mode with frequency o...

  • Page 27: Key Touch Beep Tone

    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. • the key touch beep setting is briefly displayed. For the ic-a14s q rotate [vol] to tu...

  • Page 28: Weather Channel Operation

    23 6 other functions ■ weather channel operation (selectable on only the ic-a14) the ic-a14 has vhf marine wx (weather) channel receiving capability for flight planning. D weather channel selection q push [func] , then push [wx](7) to select the wx chan- nel mode. • “wx--” and the previously selecte...

  • Page 29: Duplex Operation

    ■ duplex operation (selectable on only the ic-a14) the duplex function allows you to call a flight service station while receiving a vor station. The duplex function requires that you first enter the frequency entry of the flight service station. D entering a duplex frequency q push [clr] to select ...

  • Page 30: Set Mode Setting

    25 6 other functions ■ set mode setting the set mode is used to enter infrequently changed function items or options. D entering the set mode q rotate [vol] to turn the transceiver power off. W while holding down [ y ] and [ z ] , rotate [vol] to turn on power and enter the set mode. E push [mr] sev...

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    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 from the inter- nal microphone when [ptt] is pushed. • tot— time-out timer sets the time-out timer period to prevent prolonged trans...

  • Page 32: Battery Packs and Case

    27 7 battery packs and case ■ battery charging d battery caution r danger! Do not hammer or otherwise impact the bat- tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of ...

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    28 7 battery packs and case 7 caution: always use the battery within the specified tem- perature range for the transceiver (–10°c to +60°c, +14°f to +140°f) and the battery itself (–20°c to +60°c, –4°f to +140°f). Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery’s per...

  • Page 34: Charging The Battery

    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. • a power adapter (may be supplied, depending on the transceiver versions) or the optional cigarett...

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    30 d installing ad-106 ➥ connect the ad-106 charger adapter and the bc-119n or bc-121n as shown below ( q ). Then install the ad-106 into the holder space of the bc-119n or bc-121n with the supplied screws ( w ). D rapid charging with the bc-119n+ad-106 the optional bc-119n provides rapid charging o...

  • Page 36: Battery  Case

    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 simultaneously charged. The following are additionally re- quired. • six ad-106 charger adapters. • a power adapter (bc-157s) or the dc power cable (opc-656). ■ battery case (opt...

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    32 7 battery packs and case 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d alkaline cells installation install 6 aa (lr6) size alkaline cells as described below. Q release the latch, and open the cover. Latch caution: never use your finger nail when releasing the latch. Because the latch is tight...

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    33 7 battery packs and case d battery case attachment slide the battery case in the direction of the arrow. • slide the battery case until the transceiver’s battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. To release the battery case: slide out the battery case’s battery release button in the di- recti...

  • Page 39: Cloning

    34 8 cloning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the entered data from one transceiver to another transceiver, or, data from pc to a transceiver using the optional cs-a14 cloning software. D transceiver to transceiver cloning q connect th...

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    D cloning using pc data can be cloned to and from a pc (microsoft ® windows ® 2000/xp and windows vista™) using the optional cs-a14 clon- ing software and the optional opc-478 (rs-232c type) or opc-478uc (usb type) cloning cable . Consult the cs-a14 cloning software help file for details. D cloning ...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    36 9 troubleshooting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 if your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. Problem possible cause solution ref. No power comes on. • the battery is exhausted. • recharge the battery pac...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    37 10 specifications d general • frequency coverage: ic-a14 tx 118.000 to 136.975 mhz rx 108.000 to 136.975 mhz wx (rx only) 161.650 to 163.275 mhz ic-a14s tx/rx 118.000 to 136.975 mhz • mode: 6k00a3e 16k0g3e (ic-a14/rx only) • channel spacing: 25 khz • number of memory channels: ic-a14 200 (20 ch ×...

  • Page 43: Options

    38 11 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d battery packs • bp-230n/bp-232n/bp-232h li-ion battery packs bp-230n: 7.4 v/980 mah (typical), 950 mah (minimum) bp-232h: 7.4 v/2300 mah (typical), 2250 mah (minimum) • bp-261 battery case battery case for lr6 (aa) × 6 alkaline batterie...

  • Page 44: Optional Headset Connection

    39 12 optional headset connection d opc-499 ( headset adapter) connection when using a headset (3rd party product) with 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. Pt...

  • Page 45: Safety Training Information

    40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 safety training information w arning your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic energy dur- ing transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “occupational use only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by...

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    41 safety training information 13 41 votre radio icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquences (rf), en mode de transmission. Cette radio est conçue pour un «usage professionnel seulement» et classée comme tel, ce qui signifie qu’elle doit être utilisée uniquement dans le cadre d'un ...

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    42 memo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19.

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    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan printed on recycled paper with soy ink. A-6631h-1ex- e printed in japan © 2007–2016 icom inc..