Icom IC-A24E Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA24E iA6E IC-A24E IC-A6E...
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Page 2: Foreword
Antenna ................1 IC-A24E/A6E VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed w Belt clip ................1 and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and crafts- e Handstrap ............... 1 manship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ···························································· i ■ “TAG” channel setting ························································· 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS ·································································· ii PRECAUTIONS ·············································································· iii 6 VOR NAVIGATION (IC-A24E only) ································· 18 – 24 ■ VOR indications ··································································· 18 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ·················································· 1 ■ VOR functions ····································································· 19 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ······················································... -
Page 4: Precautions
Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,... -
Page 5: Accessory Attachment
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Antenna D Belt clip Conveniently attaches to your belt. CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. Other- Attach the belt clip with the supplied screws as below. wise the transceiver may be damaged. NOTE: Use the supplied screws only. Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown below. -
Page 6: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Panel description IC-A24E IC-A6E Microphone Speaker... -
Page 7: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION q BACKLIGHT SWITCH [LIGHT] u SQUELCH KEY [SQL] (p. 8) ➥ Push [SQL], then rotate [DIAL] to select the Turns the backlight for display and keypad ON or OFF. squelch level. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 9) • 24 squelch levels and squelch open (0) are available. Push and hold to transmit;... - Page 8 ➥ Push , then push [ANL• ] to start the SCAN connecting the CP-20 from/to the cigarette IC-A24E/A6E scan function. lighter socket. !3 EMERGENCY KEY [121.5 MHz] (p. 11) CP-20 (for 11 24 V) Push for 2 sec. to select the 121.5 MHz emer- (optional) gency frequency.
- Page 9 “TAG” channel. (p. 17) ➥ Corrects the deviation while using the “TO” fl ag.* ➥ Push These functions are available on the IC-A24E only. , then push [3•FROM] to change the course indicator characteristics to a “FROM” fl ag in the DVOR display in the NAV band.
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Page 10: Function Display
RX INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears when receiving a signal, or when the squelch opens. r DUPLEX INDICATOR (IC-A24E only) (p. 24) ➥ “DUP” appears when the duplex function is activated in the NAV mode. ➥ “DUP” blinks while setting the duplex frequency. - Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION i TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 17) !4 COURSE INDICATORS (IC-A24E only) (p. 19) ➥ Indicates where your aircraft is located on a VOR radial “ ” appears when the selected memory channel is set as a TAG channel.
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Page 12: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting a frequency ■ Setting a squelch level ï Using keypad The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute unde- sired noise while receiving no signal. q Push [PWR] for 2 sec. to turn power ON, then push [CLR q Push [SQL], then rotate [DIAL] to select the squelch level. -
Page 13: Receiving
BASIC OPERATION I Receiving I Transmitting q Push [PWR] for 2 sec. to turn the power ON. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage w Push [SQL], then rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise to select the transceiver. the squelch level 0. e Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. r Push [SQL], then rotate [DIAL] clockwise until the noise is NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequency be- muted. -
Page 14: Low Battery Indicator
BASIC OPERATION ■ Low battery indicator D Deletes the stored recall channel q Push to select the channel to be deleted. Low battery indicator appears Low battery indicator w Push , then push [CLR• ] for 2 sec. to delete it. when the battery power has de- •... -
Page 15: Accessing The 121.5 Mhz Emergency Frequency
When using an headset (other manufacture’s product), the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the head- The IC-A24E and IC-A6E can set to the121.5 MHz emer- set for monitoring. Connect the optional headset with the gency frequency quickly. This function can be activated even... -
Page 16: Memory Operation
MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channel selection ■ Transferring memory contents The transceiver has 200 memory channels for storage of often-used frequencies, along with 6-character notes. This function transfers a memory channel’s contents into the frequency mode. This is useful when searching for signals q Push [MR•... -
Page 17: Programming A Memory Channel
MEMORY OPERATION ■ Programming a memory • EXAMPLE: Programming 118.250 MHz into memory BANK 3/ memory channel 9. channel Push The transceiver has 200 (20 CH × 10 BANK) memory chan- nels for storage of often-used frequencies. q Push [CLR• ] to select the frequency mode, if neces- sary. -
Page 18: Memory Names
MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory names ï Programming memory names Character Character Key Character 1, Q, Z 2, A, B, C 3, D, E, F The memory channel can display a 6-character name in- 4, G, H, I 5, J, K, L 6, M, N, O stead of the programmed frequency. -
Page 19: Memory Operation
MEMORY OPERATION • EXAMPLE: Programming 125.000 MHz into memory BANK 1/ memory channel 17 with “AIR-23” as a comment. Push Push Push (or rotate [DIAL]) Push Push Push Push (or rotate [DIAL]) Push Push Push Push... -
Page 20: Scan Operation
SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types ■ COM band scan The transceiver has 2 scan types to suit your needs. q Push [CLR•DEL] to select the frequency mode. w Push [SQL], then rotate [DIAL] to set the squelch level to COM BAND SCAN the point where noise is just muted. -
Page 21: Tag" Channel Setting
SCAN OPERATION ■ “TAG” channel setting Memory channels can be specified to be skipped for the memory channel scans respectively. The “TAG” channel function is only available during the scan operation. Push then Appears the “TAG” indicator. Memory channel 15 is Memory channel 15 is scanned during memory skipped during scan. -
Page 22: Vor Navigation (Ic-A24E Only)
To-from flag Course indicator indicator Push [F], then push [1 Push [F], then push [4 DVOR CDI MODE General VOR equipment Function display of the IC-A24E Course indicator To-from flag indicator FROM To-from flag indicator Two-degree deviation Course marks indicator... -
Page 23: Vor Functions
• When using the ‘TO’ flag and passing through the VOR station, When entering the NAV band, 108.000–117.975 MHz, the the ‘TO’ flag changes to the ‘FROM’ flag automatically. IC-A24E selects the DVOR mode automatically. • When turning power ON, the ‘FROM’ flag is selected automati- cally. -
Page 24: Flying To A Vor Station
VOR station. • ‘Ω’ or ‘≈’ appears to indicate your aircraft is off course to the right The IC-A24E shows the deviation from a VOR station. or left, respectively. Correct your course until ‘Ω’ or ‘≈’ disap- pears. - Page 25 VOR NAVIGATION (IC-A24E ONLY) 330 340 310 320 123.65 Magnetic THE AIRCRAFT IS ON COURSE VORTAC north SEATTLE 116.8 Ch 115 SEA station 330 340 310 320 123.65 Magnetic THE AIRCRAFT IS OFF COURSE VORTAC north SEATTLE 116.8 Ch 115 SEA...
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Page 26: Entering A Desired Course
■ Crosschecking position q Select 2 VOR stations on your aeronautical chart. The IC-A24E shows not only the deviation from the VOR sta- w Push the keypad or rotate [DIAL] to set the frequency of tion but the deviation from the desired course. - Page 27 VOR NAVIGATION (IC-A24E ONLY) EXAMPLE: Entering the desired course bearing 65° to a VOR station. CROSSCHECKING POSITION 123.65 VORTAC VORTAC OLYMPIA SEATTLE 330 340 330 340 310 320 310 320 113.4 Ch 81 OLM 116.8 Ch 115 SEA Magnetic north...
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Page 28: Duplex Operation
VOR NAVIGATION (IC-A24E ONLY) ■ Duplex operation D Operating the duplex function q Set the desired frequency in the NAV band. • NAV band frequency range: 108.00–117.975 MHz The duplex function allows you to call a fl ight service station while receiving a VOR station. -
Page 29: Battery Packs
BATTERY PACKS ■ Battery charging ■ Battery cautions Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the charger. -
Page 30: Optional Battery Case
CAUTION: • When installing batteries, make sure they are all the CAUTION same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new IC-A24E/A6E with the • DO NOT modify the CP-20. A modifi- cation could cause a fire or electrocu- attached battery pack and old batteries together. -
Page 31: Optional Battery Chargers
• An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656). The adapter (Spacer A) only is required for IC-A24E/A6E. When The adapter (Spacer A) only is required for IC-A24E/A6E. When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C), push the latch carefully with... - Page 32 BATTERY PACKS D About AD-99N The adapter (Spacer A) only is required for IC-A24E/A6E. When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C), push the latch carefully with your fi nger to remove the spacer (Spacer B/C) from the adapter (Spacer Remove the spacer (Spacer B/C) from the adapter.
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Page 33: Cloning
PC to a transceiver, using the optional CS-A24 cloning software. NOTE: DO NOT transfer the data from a IC-A24E to a IC-A6E, when the data contains the NAV band data. In D Transceiver to transceiver cloning such case, a cloning error may occur. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
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. pgs. 25–27 •... -
Page 35: Specifications
118.000 to 136.975 1.0 W (CW) typical 108.000 to 136.975* • Modulation : Low level modulation *: IC-A24E only, IC-A6E; 118.000 to 136.975 MHz • Modulation depth : 85% • Mode : A3E • Audio harmonic distortion : Less than 10% (at 85% ±3 dB mod.) •... -
Page 36: Options
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. 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 Icom. -
Page 37: Optional Headset Connection
See “■ Side tone function” (p. 11) when setting the side tone level. NOTICE! Some headsets do not work properly when used with the IC-A24E/A6E. Therefore, ask your dealer for details about headsets compatible for operation with the IC-A24E/A6E with the headset. -
Page 38: About Doc
EN301 489-1 (2003-12) iii) EN301 489-22 (2003-11) iv) UNE EN 60215 + A2 Signature CE Versions of the IC-A24E/A6E which display This warning symbol indicates that this equipment the “CE” symbol on the serial number label, operates in non-harmonised frequency bands... - Page 39 MEMO...
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