Icom IC-A5 instruction manual Word Definition, Rwarning

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FOREWORD

 

CAUTION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the

before using the transceiver.

antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALThis in-

body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The

transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm

struction manual contains important operating instructions for

away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

the IC-A23/A5.

 

 

 

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-

 

 

 

 

eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the

The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.

volume level or discontinue use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORD

DEFINITION

 

NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a

 

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock

 

RWARNING

 

power source of more than 14 V DC. Such a connection will

may occur.

 

damage the transceiver.

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

 

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is

NOTE

Inconvenience only. No risk of personal

 

injury, fire or electric shock.

 

DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will

 

 

 

 

 

 

be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be

 

 

 

 

ruined.

FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not

 

 

 

 

expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to

 

NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-

operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. (U.S.A. only)

 

rent may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace,

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents IA23 IA5 Word Definition RwarningSupplied Accessories Accessories included with the transceiver QtyTable of Contents Belt clip Accessory AttachmentAntenna Conveniently attaches to your beltRMIC/SP TANT Panel DescriptionPanel description UUP/DOWNAntenna Connector ANT PTT Switch PTT pTuning Dial Dial p Power Switch PWR3FUNCTION KEY F 1ANL KEY ANL REC2BANK KEY Bank Play 5ENTER KEY Entwx6DIGIT Keys Function display COM Function display COM/NAV 4COURSE Deviation Needles IC-A23 only pBasic Operation Setting a frequencyAccessing 121.5 MHz emer- gency frequency DIAL↔ Y/Z trade functionSide tone function Setting squelch levelSelecting a weather channel Beep toneLock function Low battery indicatorREC/PLAY the signals /messages Display backlightingTransmitting When a signal is received on the set frequencyReceiving Memory channel selection Transferring memory contentsMemory Operation Rotate the Dial to select the desired memory channel number Programming a memory channelPush , then push MR MW Example Programming WX-05* into memory BankProgramming memory names Clearing memory contentsMemory names ENT COM band scan Scan OperationScan types Memory scanWeather channel scan TAG channelsCDI Mode VOR indicatorsCOM Band Dvor Mode VOR Navigation IC-A23 onlyVOR functions To select CDI modeTo select Dvor mode ‘TO’ or ‘FROM’ flag selectionTo exit CDI mode, push , then 1 Dvor VOR Indicator NoteFlying to a VOR station Aircraft is OFF Course Aircraft is on CourseMagnetic north Abss Function Entering a desired courseCrosschecking position Crosschecking Position Operating the duplex function Duplex operationProgramming a duplex frequency Battery pack charging Battery PacksCharging precautions Rapid charging with the BC-119Rapid charging with the BC-119 Regular charging Charging period 15 hoursBattery pack life About the battery packBattery pack Caution Operating periodCloning Cloning using PCCloning error Transceiver to transceiver cloningTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionDTransmitter SpecificationsDGeneral DReceiverOther options Battery packsOptions IC-A23 PTT switchOPC-967 IC-A5Quick Reference Operation Guide Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan