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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 inter- ference. Y ic-a14 y ic-a14s.

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    I safety training information w ar n in g 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 ...

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    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 caref...

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    R danger! Never short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may fl ow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc. R danger! Use and charge only specifi ed icom battery packs with ic...

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    Iv safety training information ……………………………… i foreword …………………………………………………………… ii important …………………………………………………………… ii explicit definitions …………………………………………… ii supplied accessories ………………………………………… ii precaution ………………………………………………………… iii table of contents ……………………………………………… iv panel description 1....

  • 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 memor...

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

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

  • 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 when 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 at 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 clip co...

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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 - • 1 m...

  • Page 14: Setting A Squelch Level

    Setting a squelch level ■ the transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired noise while 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 (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 settin...

  • 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 select the memory mode. • the memory mode icon appears and a memory channel num-...

  • Page 18: Programming A Memory Channel

    Programming a memory channel ■ program often-used frequencies using the following instruc- tions. 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 desi...

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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 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) ....

  • Page 21: Copying Memory Contents

    16 4 memory operation note: when programming a memory name to the pro- grammed 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 fre...

  • 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 is just muted. For the ic-a14 e push [func] , then push ...

  • Page 24: Weather Channel Scan

    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 [sql y ] / [sql z ] . E push [func] , then push [sacn(2) to start the scan. • when a signal is received, the scan paus...

  • 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 select the memory mod...

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

  • 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 fl ight planning. D weather channel selection q push [func] , then push [wx](7) to select wx channel mode. • “wx--” and previously selected channel...

  • Page 29: Duplex Operation

    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 ...

  • Page 30: Set Mode Setting

    25 6 other functions set mode setting ■ the set mode is used to program infrequently changed func- tion items or options. D entering the set mode q rotate [vol] to turn the transceiver power off. W while pushing and holding [ y ] and [ z ] , turn [vol] to enter the set mode. E push [mr] several time...

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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 entering the internal microphone if the [ptt] is pushed. • tot— time-out timer sets the time-out timer period to prevent prolonged t...

  • Page 32: Battery Packs and Case

    27 7 battery packs and case battery charging ■ r danger! Use and charge only specifi ed 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 bat- tery packs or charge...

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    28 7 battery packs and case 7 r warning! Never put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a fi re, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture. Caution: always use the battery within the specifi ed tem- perature range for the tr...

  • 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. • an ac adapter (may be supplied, depending on the transceiver ver- sions) or the optional cigarett...

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    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 ...

  • 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 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 ■ (option...

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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 fi nger nail when releasing the latch. Because the latch is tigh...

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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 pro- grammed 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 conne...

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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 fi le 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 ...

  • 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-232n: 7.4 v/2000 mah (typical); 1900 mah (minimum) bp-232h: 7.4 v/2350 mah (typical); 2250 mah (minimum) • bp-261 batter...

  • Page 44: Optional Headset Connection

    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. Pt...

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    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- l...

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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- w printed in japan © 2007–2013 icom inc..