Icom IC-A120 Basic Manual

Icom IC-A120 Basic Manual

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BASIC MANUAL
VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS
iA120
iA120E
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.

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  • Page 1 BASIC MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS iA120 iA120E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 2: Explicit Definitions

    (5×12) (3×16, for Microphone hangar) CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to Nuts Fuses (10 A) operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. About E-marking: Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile * Used for optional unit installation.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Icom inc. is under license. cleaning, as they damage the transceiver surfaces. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their...
  • Page 4: Précautions

    CC entre la prise CC à l’arrière de l’émetteur- Utiliser exclusivement un microphone Icom (fourni d’origine ou en récepteur et le porte fusible. L’émetteur-récepteur peut être option). La repartition des broches des microphones des autres endommagé...
  • Page 5: Safety Training Information

    Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility located on the roof top at any place on the centre line During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy along the vehicle in order to achieve 53 centimeters that can possibly cause interference with other devices or separation distance.
  • Page 6: Information En Matière De Sécurité

    Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité Dans le pire des cas, pour un petit véhicule, l'antenne doit En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de être placée sur le toit, n'importe où dans l'axe central du RF qui peut provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou véhicule, afin de respecter une distance de 53 cm du bord le...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ................i 4 MENU MODE .............9–10 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i ■ Using the Menu mode ..........9 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..........i ■ Menu item list ...............9 PRECAUTIONS ..............ii 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ......11–12 PRÉCAUTIONS ..............iii ■...
  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel VOLUME CONTROL KNOB UP/DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√] STATUS INDICATOR POWER KEY [ ] FUNCTION DISPLAY SPEAKER MICROPHONE CONNECTOR ENTER/MHz/GRP KEY [ ]/[MHz]/[GRP] MENU/CLEAR KEY [MENU]/[CLR] SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT/LOCK KEY [SQL]/[ ] PRIORITY CHANNEL/DUALWATCH KEY [PRI]/[DUAL] SCAN KEY [SCAN]...
  • Page 9: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display BLUETOOTH ICON TX/BUSY ICON LOCKOUT ICON SCAN/CHANNEL ICON GROUP NAME READOUT OPERATING MODE ICON MEMORY NAME READOUT CHANNEL READOUT FREQUENCY READOUT...
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning ON the transceiver D Entering the password Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the transceiver. If the transceiver is preset for a start-up password, enter the Enter the password in the following manner. 6 digits password.
  • Page 11: Receiving And Transmitting

    MENU > SETTINGS > FUNCTIONS > CH SPACING * The menu may not be displayed, depending on the transceiver’s presettings. Ask your authorized Icom dealer or transceiver administrator for details. CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of...
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Squelch

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Adjusting the squelch ■ Receiving and transmitting (Continued) 2. Receiving Adjust the squelch to mute undesired noise when no signal is received. When receiving a signal, “BUSY” is displayed and audio is heard. 1) Open the “SQL” window. •...
  • Page 13: Bluetooth ® Operation

    Bluetooth OPERATION ® ■ Operating Bluetooth ® If the UT-133A Bluetooth ® is installed in the transceiver, unit you can connect a Bluetooth ® headset. When you connect the VS-3 Bluetooth ® to the headset transceiver, you can wirelessly transmit and receive the headset audio.
  • Page 14: Pairing With A Headset

    Bluetooth ® OPERATION ■ Pairing with a headset 3) Select the desired headset to pair. ➥ Push [∫] or [√] and then push [ /MHz/GRP]. • A passkey or PIN code may be required to pair, These instructions describe pairing with the VS-3 Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 15: Setting Af Output

    Bluetooth ® OPERATION 3) Disconnect the headset. ■ Setting AF Output ➥ Push [ /MHz/GRP], and then select [YES]. • The check mark “ ” in the box disappears. You can select the AF output option in the “AF OUTPUT” 4) Exit the Menu mode.
  • Page 16: Menu Mode

    You can customize the transceiver settings to suit your items. preference and operating style. See the FULL MANUAL for each menu item’s details. You can download the FULL MANUAL from the Icom website, Example: Turning OFF the key beep. shown below. 1) Enter the Menu mode.
  • Page 17: Menu Mode

    MENU MODE MEMORY MANAGE group* SETTINGS group (Continued) SCAN* EDIT MEMORY NAME SCAN TYPE* LOCKOUT RESUME TIMER* GROUP NAME ON-HOOK SCAN* OVERWRITE STOP/TX CH* DELETE DISPLAY BLUETOOTH group* LCD BACKLIGHT PAIR/CONNECT LCD CONTRAST DEVICE SEARCH INDICATION TYPE PAIRING STANDBY SOUNDS SETTINGS group KEY BEEP FUNCTIONS...
  • Page 18: Specifications And Options

    In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used. D General D Transmitter • Frequency range: • Output power: IC-A120 118.000 to 136.99166 MHz IC-A120 9 W (Carrier power) typical IC-A120E (AUS version) 118.000 to 136.97500 MHz...
  • Page 19: Options

    Icom transceiver. notice or obligation. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by...
  • Page 20: Information

    INFORMATION ■ Firmware version ■ Country code list identification • ISO 3166-1 Country Codes Country Codes You can identify your transceiver’s firmware version in the 1 Austria 18 Liechtenstein “VERSION” menu. 2 Belgium 19 Lithuania MENU > SETTINGS > INFORMATION > VERSION 3 Bulgaria 20 Luxembourg 4 Croatia...
  • Page 21: Vfo Channel Id List

    INFORMATION ■ VFO channel ID list (For only EXP, USA, and EUR versions.) • Channel spacing: 25 kHz (Actual frequency is displayed.) • Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz Operating Frequency Channel spacing Channel ID Operating Frequency Channel spacing Channel ID (MHz) (kHz) (Displayed Frequency) (MHz)
  • Page 22: Fcc Information

    INFORMATION ■ FCC information • POUR LES RAYONNEMENTS NON INTENTIONNELS • FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: DE CLASSE A: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu conforme aux the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 limites fixées pour un appareil numérique de classe A, of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 23: Index

    INDEX AF Output ................7 Receiving ................4 Basic operation ..............3 Safety training information ........... iv Bluetooth ® operation .............6 Specifications ..............11 Squelch.................5 Disposal ................13 Transmitting ................4 Electromagnetic Interference..........6 Turning ON the transceiver ..........3 FCC information ..............15 VFO channel ID list.............14 Firmware version identification ...........13 Front panel ................1 Function display..............2...
  • Page 24 A-7249D-1EX-w Printed in Japan 2015–2016 Icom Inc. © 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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