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Icom IC-A14S Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
iA14
iA14S
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition
that this device does not cause harmful inter-
ference.
YIC-A14
YIC-A14S

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA14 iA14S This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful inter- ference. YIC-A14 YIC-A14S...
  • Page 2 • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body for exposure to humans: when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on • FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Com- page 36 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF...

  • Page 3: Important

    FOREWORD SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-A14/S The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Qty. Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With q Flexible antenna ............. 1 proper care this product should provide you with years of w Battery pack ..............

  • Page 4: Precaution

    FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to containing a transmitter. operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. (U.S.A. only)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ������������ i n Clearing the memory contents (Available with the IC-A14 only) �������������������������� 17 FOREWORD ����������������������� ii 5 SCAN OPERATION ���������������� 18–20 IMPORTANT ����������������������� ii n Scan types ���������������������18 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ����������������� ii n COM band scan �������������������18 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ����������������...

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    OFF. e LIGHT SWITCH [LIGHT] Push to toggles the LCD backlight ON and OFF. (p. 11) For IC-A14S only During memory mode, push and hold for 2 sec. to turn the “TAG” setting ON and OFF. (p. 20) Speaker...
  • Page 7  During memory mode, push [FUNC] then push this key to copy the memory content into frequency mode. (p. 16) Jack cover For IC-A14S  Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter select memory write NOTE: Attach the jack cover when the optional mode.
  • Page 8 PANEL DESCRIPTION D KEYPAD (Available with IC-A14 only)  Inputs digit “1” for frequency input or memory  Inputs digit “5” for frequency input or memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 8, 12) channel selection, etc. (pgs. 8, 12)  Inputs “1,” “Q,” or “Z” during memory name pro- ...
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION  Inputs digit “9” for frequency input or memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 8, 12)  Inputs “9,” “W,” “X,” or “Y” during memory name programming. (p. 15)  After pushing [FUNC], toggles scan tag setting ON and OFF. (p. 20) ...

  • Page 10: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION n Function display y DUPLEX INDICATOR (IC-A14 only) (p. 24)  Appears when the duplex function is activate.  Blinks while setting the duplex frequency. u ANL INDICATOR (p. 22) Appears when the ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) func- tion is in use.

  • Page 11: Accessory Attachment

    ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Antenna D Belt clip Insert the supplied antenna into the Conveniently attaches to your belt. antenna connector and screw down Attach the belt clip as described below. the antenna as shown at right. q Release the battery pack if it is attached. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt CAUTION! clip is locked and makes a ‘click’...
  • Page 12 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Battery pack attachment Turn the transceiver power OFF with [VOL] before attach- ing or detaching the battery pack. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button. •...

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION n Setting a frequency D Using [Y]/[Z] keys [VOL] q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON, then push [CLR] to se- lect the frequency mode when memory CH number or WX CH number appears on the function display. w Push [Y]/[Z] to set the desired frequency.

  • Page 14: Setting A Squelch Level

    BASIC OPERATION n Setting a squelch level n Lock function The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute unde- The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation. sired noise while receiving no signal. q Push [ ] to turn the lock function ON.

  • Page 15: Receiving

    BASIC OPERATION n Receiving CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w Push [SQLZ] several times to open the squelch. q Set the desired frequency in COM band using [Y]/[Z] or •...

  • Page 16: Side Tone Function

    BASIC OPERATION n Side tone function n LCD backlight When using a headset , the The IC-A14/S has LCD backlight for convenience during (other manufacture’s products) night time operation. transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. Connect the optional headset with the trans- ...

  • Page 17: Memory Operation

    IC-A14 has 200 memory channels (20 channels × 10 banks; de- (Available with the IC-A14 only) and IC-A14S has 100 memory channels for stor- fault setting) A 200 of the IC-A14’s memory channels are divided into age of often-used frequencies.

  • Page 18: Programming A Memory Channel

    MEMORY OPERATION n Programming a memory channel Program often-used frequencies with the following instruc- • EXAMPLE: Programming WX-05 into memory channel 9 tions. in memory BANK 3. Push D For IC-A14 q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. w Set the desired frequency.
  • Page 19 MEMORY OPERATION D For IC-A14S q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. • EXAMPLE: Programming 123.450 MHz into memory w Set the desired frequency. (p. 8) channel 51. e Push and hold [MR] for 1 sec. to enter the select memory Push write mode.

  • Page 20: Memory Names

    • For IC-A14; push [FUNC] then push [MW](MR). y Push [ENT] to program the name and frequency at the • For IC-A14S; push and hold [MR] for 1 sec. same time. e S elect the desired memory channel to be programmed •...

  • Page 21: Copying Memory Contents

    [MR] for 1 sec. again. r P ush [MR] momentarily to select memory name pro- gramming mode. t Perform the steps t and y described at left page in “For IC-A14S” to program the desired memory name.

  • Page 22: Clearing The Memory Contents (Available With The Ic-A14 Only)

    MEMORY OPERATION n Clearing the memory contents (Available with the IC-A14 only) Unwanted memory channels can be cleared. q Select the desired memory channel to be cleared. (p. 12) • Select the desired bank if desired. (p. 12) w Push [FUNC] then push and hold [CLR] for 1 sec. •...

  • Page 23: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION n Scan types n COM band scan The IC-A14 has 3 scan types to suit your needs. IC-A14S q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode. has 2 scan types. w Push [SQLY]/[SQLZ] to set the squelch level to the point where noise is just muted.

  • Page 24: Memory Scan

    • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. • To change the scanning direction, push [Y]/[Z]. For IC-A14S e Push and hold [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. to start the scan. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disappears.

  • Page 25: N "Tag" Channel Setting

    SCAN OPERATION n “TAG” channel setting Memory and weather channels* can be specified to be For IC-A14S q Push [MR] to select memory mode. skipped for the memory and weather channel* scans re- w Select the desired memory channel to be a “TAG” chan- spectively.

  • Page 26: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS n Home function n Accessing 121.5 MHz emer- gency frequency The home function is convenient if you want to return the transceiver to default condition without memory channels. (Available with the IC-A14 only) The following transceiver’s settings will return to the default value;...

  • Page 27: Key Touch Beep Tone

    • Key touch beep setting is displayed briefly. tion ON/OFF. • “ANL” indicator appears when the ANL function is ON. For IC-A14S q Rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. w W hile pushing and holding [Y]/[Z], rotate [VOL] to enter set mode.

  • Page 28: Weather Channel Operation (Available With The Ic-A14 Only)

    OTHER FUNCTIONS n Weather channel operation (Available with the IC-A14 only) D Setting weather alert function The IC-A14 has VHF marine WX (weather) channel receiv- ing capability for flight planning. An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before any important weather announcements. When the D Weather channel selection weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects q Push [FUNC] , then push [WX](7) to select WX channel...

  • Page 29: Duplex Operation (Available With The Ic-A14 Only)

    OTHER FUNCTIONS n Duplex operation (Available with the IC-A14 only) The duplex function allows you to call a flight service station while receiving a VOR station. The duplex function requires frequency programming for the flight service station in ad- vance. D Programming a duplex frequency D Operating the duplex function q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode.

  • Page 30: Set Mode Setting

    Set mode setting D Set mode items Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed val- ues or conditions of functions. • ANL— ANL function (available with IC-A14S only) Sets the ANL function that reduces (Automatic Noise Limiter) D Entering set mode...
  • Page 31 OTHER FUNCTIONS • I.MIC— Internal microphone usage The internal microphone can be deactivated for headset op- eration. This setting prevents unwanted audio/noise transmission en- tering from the internal microphone with [PTT] operation. • TOT— Time-out timer Sets the time-out timer period for the prevention of pro- longed transmission, etc., according to regulatory require- ments.

  • Page 32: Battery Packs

    Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery cause an explosion. packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER radios or Icom charger. Using third-party or counterfeit bat- modify the battery pack.
  • Page 33 CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified ing. You may use the battery until the remaining capacity temperature range: BC-179 . Icom (0˚C to +40˚C; +32˚F to +104˚F) is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the recommends charging the battery at +20˚C...

  • Page 34: Charging The Battery

    BATTERY PACKS n Charging the battery D Regular charging with the BC-179+BC-174 CAUTION! • DO NOT modify the CP-22. A modification could cause a fire or The BC-179 provides regular charging of battery packs. The electric shock. following are additionally required. •...
  • Page 35 BATTERY PACKS D AD-106 installation D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106  Connect the BC-119N/BC-121N (q), then install the The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following are additionally required. AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N/BC-121N with the supplied screws (w).
  • Page 36 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally re- quired. • Six AD-106 charger adapters. • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656). Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery...

  • Page 37: Cloning

    When cloning is finished, turn power OFF, then ON again to exit cloning mode. NOTE: Transceiver to transceiver cloning between OPC-474 IC-A14 and IC-A14S cannot be performed. w While pushing and holding [MR], rotate [VOL] to enter cloning mode (for operating the master transceiver only) •...
  • Page 38 CLONING D Cloning using PC Data can be cloned to and from a PC ® ® (Microsoft Windows using the optional CS-A14 2000/XP and Windows Vista™) and the optional OPC-478 CLONING SOFTWARE (RS-232C or OPC-478UC . Consult the type) (USB type) CLONING CABLE CS-A14 HELP file for details.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    • Turn the beep tone ON;  IC-A14: Push [FUNC], then push [BEEP](8). p. 22  IC-A14S: Turn the beep tone ON in set mode. pgs. 22, 25 D CP-22 fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning while oper-...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    IC-A14 • Intermediate frequencies : 1st 46.35 MHz, 2nd 450 kHz IC-A14S • Sensitivity • Power supply requirement : Specified Icom’s battery packs COM band –6 dBµ typical (6 dB S/N) 7.4 V DC standard NAVI band –3 dBµ typical...

  • Page 41: Options

    OPTIONS D BATTERY PACKS D BELT CLIPS • MB-94 belt clip • BP-230N battery pack Li-Ion Alligator type belt clip. 7.4 V/980 mAh Li-ion battery pack. • MB-96F leather belt hanger • BP-232N Li-Ion battery pack Attaches with the supplied belt clip (Fixed type). 7.4 V/2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack.

  • Page 42: Optional Headset Connection

    OPTIONAL HEADSET CONNECTION D OPC-499 ( connection HEADSET ADAPTER) When using a headset (3rd party products) via the OPC-499 the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice HEADSET ADAPTER to the headset for monitoring. See “n Side tone function” (p. 11) when setting the side tone level. PTT switch Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm (...

  • Page 43: For Class B Unintentional Radiators

    FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 44 A-6631H-1EX-q Printed in Japan © 2007–2008 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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