Icom IC-A16E Basic Manual
Icom IC-A16E Basic Manual

Icom IC-A16E Basic Manual

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BASIC MANUAL
VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS
|A16
|A16E
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 |A16 |A16E 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: Important

    Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product is designed and built with Icom’ s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. ■ Important READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents use of such marks by Icom Inc. is under license. such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their This could damage the equipment respective owners.
  • Page 4: Précautions (Pour Le Canada)

    Cela pourrait Icom avec des émetteurs-récepteurs endommager l’émetteur-récepteur. non-Icom ou des chargeurs non-Icom. Seuls les blocs-batteries Icom sont testés NE PAS placer ou laisser l’émetteur- et homologués pour être utilisés avec récepteur en plein soleil ou dans un des émetteurs-récepteurs Icom ou pour...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contact terminals of the battery pack may corrode. your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. ■ Table of contents ■ Important ........i INFORMATION ......13 ■...
  • Page 6: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels Microphone Keypad 1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the supplied antenna. 2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. 3 SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT KEYS [SQL∫]/[SQL√] Push to adjust the squelch level. 4 UP/DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√] z Push to change or select the frequency, Memory channel, Set mode settings, and so on.
  • Page 7: Keypad

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Keypad z Push to set the frequency, select a Memory channel, and so on. z Push [FUNC], and then push or hold down another key within 3 seconds to use the secondary functions listed below. KEYS FUNCTIONS Push [1]/[ANL] Turn the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function ON or OFF.
  • Page 8: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display 1 FUNCTION ICON Displayed for 3 seconds when you push [FUNC], to use secondary functions assigned to a key. 2 MEMORY CHANNEL ICON Displayed when a Memory channel is selected. 3 TAG ICON Displayed when a tagged Memory channel is selected. 4 BLUETOOTH ICON Displayed when a Bluetooth headset is connected.
  • Page 9: Battery Charging

    If any may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage of these conditions occur, contact your Icom to the battery or degradation of battery dealer or distributor.
  • Page 10: Charging Caution

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Charging caution R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/ protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop charging.
  • Page 11: Battery Charger

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery charger NOTE: Before attaching or detaching a battery pack, BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver by rotating [VOL] fully counter clockwise until it makes a “click” sound. Otherwise, a transceiver malfunction could occur. D Supplied battery charger D Optional BC-214 Charging time: MULTI CHARGER...
  • Page 12: Set Mode

    ” See the FULL MANUAL for each menu item’s details. You can download the FULL MANUAL from the Icom website. L The Set mode items contained in the transceiver may be different, depending on the transceiver’s version or presettings. Ask your dealer for details.
  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting D Setting the frequency D Using the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function L If the transceiver is in the Memory mode, push [CLR]/[HOME] to exit the Memory The function reduces noise components in mode. the received signal, such as those caused z Use the keypad to set the frequency.
  • Page 14: Headset Connection

    HEADSET CONNECTION ■ Using a Bluetooth headset ® (For only transceivers with the built-in Bluetooth unit) D Pairing with a device Transceivers with the built-in Bluetooth unit can operate with Bluetooth headsets. You can pair maximum of 4 Bluetooth headsets to the transceiver. The communication range of Bluetooth is L These instructions describe pairing with approximately 10 meters (33 ft).
  • Page 15: Using A Wired Headset

    HEADSET CONNECTION D Disconnecting a paired device D Unpairing a device You can disconnect a paired Bluetooth Before unpairing a connected headset or device if it is not being used. device, disconnect it by following the steps Push [FUNC], and then hold down shown to the left.
  • Page 16: Specifications And Options

    257 g, 9.1 oz with BP-280 D Transmitter Output power: 6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (CW) Modulation limiting (IC-A16): 70 ~ 100% Modulation depth (IC-A16E): Audio harmonic distortion: IC-A16 Less than 10% (at 60% modulation) IC-A16E Less than 10% (at 85% + 3dB modulation)
  • Page 17: Options

    The Bluetooth headset with a [PTT] switch. About the third party Bluetooth headsets: Icom has checked the PTT operation with some 3M Peltor headsets, such as the WS Headset XP, WS ProTac XP and WS Alert XP. (Compatibility not guaranteed.) Some options may not be available in some countries.
  • Page 18: Information

    INFORMATION ■ Channel ID list • Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz Operating Frequency (MHz) Channel ID (Displayed Frequency) 118.0000 118.005 118.0083 118.010 118.0167 118.015 118.0250 118.030 118.0333 118.035 118.0417 118.040 118.0500 118.055 118.0583 118.060 118.0667 118.065 118.0750 118.080 118.0833 118.085 118.0917 118.090 118.1000 118.105...
  • Page 19: About Ce And Doc

    ■ Disposal CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved The crossed-out wheeled- by Icom Inc., could void your authority bin symbol on your product, to operate this transceiver under FCC literature, or packaging reminds regulations.
  • Page 20: Safety Training Information

    “TX” is displayed on the for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, function display. You can cause the radio to your Icom radio complies with the following transmit by pushing the [PTT] switch. Standards and Guidelines with regard to •...
  • Page 21: Infomation En Matiére De Sécurité

    électromagnétique de RF et d’évaluation de et utiliser uniquement l’attache pour ceinture tels niveaux en ce qui concerne l’exposition Icom illustrée à la p. 12, lorsque vous attachez humaine: la radio à votre ceinture, ou à autre chose, de • Publication 447498 D03 de la FCC KDB, façon à...
  • Page 22: Index

    INDEX Accessories, supplied .................... i Automatic noise limiter ..................2 Battery Caution ......................4 Charging ......................6 Channel ID list ....................13 Emergency frequency................... 8 Firmware version ....................14 Function display ....................3 Headset connection ....................9 Options ........................12 Panel description ....................1 Receiving .......................8 Set mode .......................7 Specifications ......................
  • Page 23 MEMO...
  • Page 24 A7497D-1EX 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Printed in Japan Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2019 Icom Inc. Jan. 2019...

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