Icom IC-A24 Service Manual page 8

INTRODUCTION
This service manual describes the latest service information
for the IC-A24/E/IC-A6/E VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
at the time of publication.
MODEL VERSION
U.S.A.
General
IC-A24
U.S.A.-1
U.S.A.-2
IC-A24E Europe
U.S.A.
General
IC-A6
U.S.A.-1
U.S.A.-2
IC-A6E Europe
To upgrade quality, any electrical or mechanical parts and
internal circuits are subject to change without notice or
obligation.
DANGER
NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a DC
power supply that uses more than 11.5 V. This will ruin the
transceiver.
DO NOT expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
DO NOT reverse the polarities of the power supply when
connecting the transceiver.
DO NOT apply an RF signal of more than 20 dBm (100
mW) to the antenna connector. This could damage the
transceiver's front end.
ORDERING PARTS
Be sure to include the following four points when ordering
replacement parts:
1. 10-digit order numbers
2. Component part number and name
3. Equipment model name and unit name
4. Quantity required
<SAMPLE ORDER>
1110003490 S.IC TA31136FN
8810009560 Screw PH BT M2×6 ZK IC-A24
Addresses are provided on the inside back cover for your
convenience.
1. Make sure a problem is internal before disassembling the transceiver.
2. DO NOT open the transceiver until the transceiver is
disconnected from its power source.
3. DO NOT force any of the variable components. Turn them slowly and smoothly.
4. DO NOT short any circuits or electronic parts. An insulated tuning tool MUST be used for all adjustments.
5. DO NOT keep power ON for a long time when the transceiver is defective.
6. DO NOT transmit power into a signal generator or a sweep generator.
7. ALWAYS connect a 50 dB to 60 dB attenuator between the transceiver and a deviation meter or spectrum analyzer when
using such test equipment.
8. READ the instructions of test equipment thoroughly before connecting equipment to the transceiver.
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USA
GEN
USA-1
USA-2
EUR
USA
GEN
USA-1
USA-2
EUR
IC-A24 RF UNIT 5 pieces
CHASSIS 10 pieces
REPAIR NOTES
IC-A24 IC-A6