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Icom IC-A15 Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-A15
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Instruction manual ia15 ia15s vhf air band transceiver y ic-a15 y ic-a15s.
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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 u...
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Ii country code list • iso 3166-1 country codes country codes 1 austria at 18 liechtenstein li 2 belgium be 19 lithuania lt 3 bulgaria bg 20 luxembourg lu 4 croatia hr 21 malta mt 5 czech republic cz 22 netherlands nl 6 cyprus cy 23 norway no 7 denmark dk 24 poland pl 8 estonia ee 25 portugal pt 9 f...
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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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Iv preface i important i explicit definitions i supplied accessories i country code list ii disposal ii precautions iii 1. 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-a15) (pp. 3, 4) i memory mode/memory write key [mr]/[mw] push to select the memory mode. (p. 12) for the ic-a15 ➥ 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 me...
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3 1 panel description d keypad (available with ic-a15 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. 21) ➥ 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. 19) ➥ 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 the memory channel mode is selected. E tag icon (p. 19) appears when the selected memory channel is set as a tag channel. R rx icon (p. 10) appears while receiving a signal, or ...
Page 11: Accessory Attachment
6 2 accessory attachment d antenna insert the antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the an- tenna, 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 clip conv...
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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 appears on the function display. W push [ y ] / [ z ] to set the frequency. - for the ic-a15 only - • the 1 mhz tuning step is se...
Page 14: Setting The Squelch Level
■ setting the squelch level the transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute the 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 1 sec...
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 frequency by...
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. 36) d setting the side tone lev...
Page 17: Memory Operation
12 4 memory operation ■ memory channel selection the ic-a15 has 200 memory channels (20 channels in 10 banks, default setting) and the ic-a15s 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-a15 q push [clr] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. W set the frequency. (p. 8) e push [func] , then push [mw](mr) to enter the select memory write mode. • the memory mode icon blinks. R ...
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14 4 memory operation d for the ic-a15s q push [clr] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. W set the 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 memory channel number. T hold down [mr] ...
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 frequency in the frequency mode. (p. 8) w enter the select memory write mode. • for the ic-a15, push [func] then push [mw](mr) . • for the ic-...
Page 21: Copying Memory Contents
16 4 memory operation note: when entering a memory name to the memory channel, follow these steps. Q select the memory channel you want to name. (see p. 12). For the ic-a15 w push [func] , then push [mw](mr) . • the selected memory contents copied into frequency mode and frequency mode is selected a...
Page 22: Clearing The Memory Contents
17 4 memory operation ■ clearing the memory contents (selectable on only the ic-a15) unwanted memory channels can be cleared. Q select the memory channel to be cleared. (p. 12) • select the bank. (p. 12) w push [func] , then hold down [clr] for 1 second. • “-- -- -- -- -- -- ” appears briefly, then ...
Page 23: Scan Operation
18 5 scan operation ■ scan types the ic-a15/s has 2 scan types to suit your needs. ■ frequency 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 disappears. For the ic-a15 e push [func] , then push [scan](2) to start ...
Page 24: “Tag” Channel Setting
■ “tag” channel setting memory channels can be set to be skipped for a memory channel scan. The “tag” channel function is only selectable in the scan mode. For the ic-a15 q push [mr] to enter the memory mode. • select the bank. W select the memory channel to be a “tag” channel. • select the bank. E ...
Page 25: Other Functions
20 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6 other functions ■ home function the home function is convenient if you want to return the transceiver to default settings without changing memory channels. The following transceiver’s settings will return to the default value. • operating mode (fr...
Page 26: Key Touch Beep Tone
■ key touch beep tone the beep tone, which sounds at the push of a switch can be set. For the ic-a15 ➥ 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-a15s q rotate [vol] to turn off the transceiver power. W w...
Page 27: Set Mode Setting
■ 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 off the transceiver power. W while holding down [ y ] and [ z ] , rotate [vol] to turn on power and enter the set mode. E push [mr] several times to select ...
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• 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 the [ptt] is pushed. • tot— time-out timer sets the time-out timer period to prevent prolonged transmis- sions, accor...
Page 29: Battery Charging
■ 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 the case. Even if the surfac...
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Caution: always use the battery within the specified tem- perature range for the transceiver (–20°c to +55°c) and the battery itself (–20°c to +60°c). Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery’s perfor- mance and battery life. Please note that the specified tem...
Page 31: Charging The Battery
26 7 battery packs and case 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ 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 th...
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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 rapidly charges the battery ...
Page 33: Battery Case
28 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 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) o...
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D alkaline batteries installation install 6 aa (lr6) size alkaline batteries 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 tightly locked— you could damage your finger nail. Instead, use something...
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D battery case attachment to attach the battery case: slide the battery case in the direction of the arrow. • slide the case until the transceiver’s battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. To detach the battery case: pull out the case’s battery release button in the direction of the arrow ( q ...
Page 36: Cloning
Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the entered data from one transceiver to another transceiver, or data from a pc to a transceiver, using the cs-a14 cloning software. D transceiver to transceiver cloning q connect the opc-474 cloning cable to the [mic/sp] jack of the master and sub t...
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D cloning using a 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 clonin...
Page 38: Troubleshooting
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 pack or replace the bat- teries. Pp. 26–29 • bad connection for the batt...
Page 39: Specifications
34 10 specifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d general • frequency coverage: 118.000 to 136.975 mhz • mode: 6k00a3e • channel spacing: 25 khz • number of memory channels: ic-a15 200 (20 ch × 10 banks) ic-a15s 100 • power supply requirement: specified icom’s battery packs 7.4 ...
Page 40: Options
35 11 options d battery packs • bp-230n/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 batteries. D chargers • bc-119n desktop charger + ad-106 charger...
Page 41: Optional Headset Connection
36 12 optional headset connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d opc-499 ( headset adapter) connection when using a headset (3rd party products) with the opc-499 headset adapter , your transmitted voice is sent to the headset for monitoring. See “ n side tone function” (p. 11) whe...
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