Icom IC-A5 instruction manual Weather channel scan, TAG channels

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Weather channel scan

(U.S.A. version only)

qPush , then push [ENT (WX)] to select a weather channel.

wSet squelch to the point where noise is just muted.

e Push , then push [SQL (SCAN)] to start the scan.

When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disap- pears.

To change the scanning direction, rotate the [DIAL].

rTo stop the scan, push [CLR].

SCAN OPERATION 5

“TAG” channels

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 available during scan operation.

Shows the

 

then

 

 

“TAG” channel.

 

 

 

 

Memory channel

19 is

Memory

channel 19

is

scanned during memory

skipped during scan.

 

scan.

 

 

 

 

qPush [MR] to select memory mode; or, push , then push [ENT (WX)] to select a weather channel*.

wSelect the desired channel to be a “TAG” channel.

e Push , then push [9 (TAG)].

“TAG” appears.

Non-“TAG” channels are skipped during scan. r To cancel the “TAG” setting, repeat above steps.

*Weather channel: U.S.A. version only.

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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 backlightingWhen a signal is received on the set frequency ReceivingTransmitting Transferring memory contents Memory OperationMemory 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 BankClearing memory contents Memory namesProgramming 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 selectionVOR Indicator Note Flying to a VOR stationTo exit CDI mode, push , then 1 Dvor Aircraft is on Course Magnetic northAircraft is OFF Course Entering a desired course Crosschecking positionAbss Function Crosschecking Position Duplex operation Programming a duplex frequencyOperating 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 DReceiverBattery packs OptionsOther options OPC-967 PTT switchIC-A23 IC-A5Quick Reference Operation Guide Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan