Icom IC-A5 instruction manual IA23 IA5

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER

iA23

iA5

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Contents IA23 IA5 Rwarning Word DefinitionAccessories included with the transceiver Qty Supplied AccessoriesTable of Contents Antenna Accessory AttachmentBelt clip Conveniently attaches to your beltPanel description Panel DescriptionRMIC/SP TANT UUP/DOWNTuning Dial Dial p PTT Switch PTT pAntenna Connector ANT Power Switch PWR2BANK KEY Bank Play 1ANL KEY ANL REC3FUNCTION KEY F 5ENTER KEY Entwx6DIGIT Keys Function display COM 4COURSE Deviation Needles IC-A23 only p Function display COM/NAVAccessing 121.5 MHz emer- gency frequency Setting a frequencyBasic Operation DIAL↔ Y/Z trade functionSelecting a weather channel Setting squelch levelSide tone function Beep toneREC/PLAY the signals /messages Low battery indicatorLock function Display backlightingReceiving When a signal is received on the set frequencyTransmitting Memory Operation Transferring memory contentsMemory channel selection Push , then push MR MW Programming a memory channelRotate the Dial to select the desired memory channel number Example Programming WX-05* into memory BankMemory names Clearing memory contentsProgramming memory names ENT Scan types Scan OperationCOM band scan Memory scanTAG channels Weather channel scanCOM Band Dvor Mode VOR indicatorsCDI Mode VOR Navigation IC-A23 onlyTo select Dvor mode To select CDI modeVOR functions ‘TO’ or ‘FROM’ ﬂag selectionFlying to a VOR station VOR Indicator NoteTo exit CDI mode, push , then 1 Dvor Magnetic north Aircraft is on CourseAircraft is OFF Course Crosschecking position Entering a desired courseAbss Function Crosschecking Position Programming a duplex frequency Duplex operationOperating the duplex function Charging precautions Battery PacksBattery pack charging Rapid charging with the BC-119Charging period 15 hours Rapid charging with the BC-119 Regular chargingBattery pack Caution About the battery packBattery pack life Operating periodCloning error Cloning using PCCloning Transceiver to transceiver cloningProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingDGeneral SpecificationsDTransmitter DReceiverOptions Battery packsOther options OPC-967 PTT switchIC-A23 IC-A5Quick Reference Operation Guide Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan