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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA15 iA15S YIC-A15 YIC-A15S...
- Page 2 12 Greece 29 Spain OF CONFORMITY 13 Hungary 30 Sweden 14 Iceland 31 Switzerland We Icom Inc. Japan 0168 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku 15 Ireland 32 Turkey Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the...
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Page 3: Foreword
FOREWORD SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-A15/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
Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc. NEVER use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers to prevent the loss of the transceiver’s good performance and warranty. DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DOC �������������������������� i n Clearing the memory contents (Available with the IC-A15 only) �������������������������� 17 FOREWORD ����������������������� ii 5 SCAN OPERATION ���������������� 18–19 IMPORTANT ����������������������� ii n Scan types ���������������������18 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ����������������� ii n Frequency 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-A15S only During memory mode, push and hold for 2 sec. to turn the “TAG” setting ON and OFF. (p. 19) 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-A15S 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-A15 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. 19) ...
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Page 10: Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION n Function display y ANL INDICATOR (p. 21) Appears when the ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) func- tion is in use. u LOCK INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears when the lock function is in use. i LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 11) ... -
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
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 ap- pears on the function display. w Push [Y]/[Z] to set the desired frequency. - For IC-A15 only - •... -
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 using [Y]/[Z] or keypad • Select the squelch level 0. (IC-A15 only). -
Page 16: Side Tone Function
BASIC OPERATION n Side tone function n LCD backlight When using a headset , the The IC-A15/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-A15 has 200 memory channels (20 channels × 10 banks; de- (Available with the IC-A15 only) and IC-A15S has 100 memory channels for stor- fault setting) A 200 of the IC-A15’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 118.125 MHz into memory tions. channel 9 in memory BANK 3. Push D For IC-A15 q Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode, if necessary. w Set the desired frequency. - Page 19 MEMORY OPERATION D For IC-A15S 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.
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Page 20: Memory Names
• For IC-A15; push [FUNC] then push [MW](MR). y Push [ENT] to program the name and frequency at the • For IC-A15S; 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-A15S” to program the desired memory name. -
Page 22: Clearing The Memory Contents (Available With The Ic-A15 Only)
MEMORY OPERATION n Clearing the memory contents (Available with the IC-A15 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
• When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. Jump • To change the scanning direction, push [Y]/[Z]. For IC-A15S e Push and hold [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. to start the scan. MEMORY SCAN • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disappears. -
Page 24: Memory Scan
[FUNC] , then push [TAG](9) to set a “TAG.” • To change the scanning direction, push [Y]/[Z]. • “TAG” appears. For IC-A15S • Non-“TAG” channels are skipped during scan. e Push and hold [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. to start the scan. -
Page 25: 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-A15 only) The following transceiver’s settings will return to the default value;... -
Page 26: 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-A15S q Rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. w W hile pushing and holding [Y]/[Z], rotate [VOL] to enter set mode. -
Page 27: 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-A15S only) Sets the ANL function that reduces (Automatic Noise Limiter) D Entering set mode... -
Page 28: Other Functions
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 29: 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 30 CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range: BC-179 . Icom recommends (0˚C to +40˚C) temperature between –20˚C to +50˚C for a month storing, charging the battery at +20˚C.
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Page 31: 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 32 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).
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Page 33: Battery Packs
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 34: Cloning
When cloning is finished, turn power OFF, then ON again to exit cloning mode. NOTE: Transceiver to transceiver cloning between OPC-474 IC-A15 and IC-A15S cannot be performed. w While pushing and holding [MR], rotate [VOL] to enter cloning mode (for operating the master transceiver only) •... -
Page 35: Cloning
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 36: Troubleshooting
• Turn the beep tone ON; IC-A15: Push [FUNC], then push [BEEP](8). p. 21 IC-A15S: Turn the beep tone ON in set mode. pgs. 21, 22 D CP-22 fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning while oper-... -
Page 37: Specifications
• Audio harmonic distortion : Less than 10% (at 85%+3 dB mod.) • Power supply requirement : Specified Icom’s battery packs • Harmonic spurious emissions : Less than –36 dBm (except operat- 7.4 V DC standard ing frequency ±1 MHz range) •... -
Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 < Intended Country of Use > A-6632H-1EU Printed in Japan © 2008 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
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