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MENU MODE

7-5

 

FUNCTIONS

 

D

CH SPACING

   (May not be displayed, depending on the 

transceiver’s presettings.)

Select “8.33 kHz,” “25 kHz,” or “8.33 kHz/25 kHz” 

channel spacing.

 

D

PRIORITY CH

   (May not be displayed, depending on the 

transceiver’s presettings.)

Select the Priority channel from the Memory channels 

stored in the transceiver (p. 5-2).

• The channel set as the Priority channel is displayed.

•  “OFF” is displayed if no channel is set as the Priority 

channel.

 

D

NOISE LIMITING

Set the noise limiting function for receiving and 

transmitting.

 

RX

• OFF:   The Noise Limiting function is OFF.

• ANL:  The Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) is ON.

• LOW:   Reduces the received signal noise level to 1/2 

of normal.

• MID:   Reduces the received signal noise level to 1/3 

of normal.

• HIGH:  Reduces the received signal noise level to 

1/10 of normal.

 

TX

• OFF:   The Noise Limiting function is OFF.

• ON:   The Noise Limiting function is ON.

 

D

TIME OUT TIMER

   (May not be displayed, depending on the 

transceiver’s presettings.)

The Time-out Timer (TOT) limits continuous 

transmissions on the channel, to prevent occupying 

the channel for a long time.

• OFF*

1

 The Time-out Timer is disabled.

• 30 sec to 180 sec:  Sets the Time-out Timer to 

between 30 seconds and 180 

seconds.

*

Except IC-A120E (AUS version).

 

D

MIC KEY CUSTOMIZE

   (May not be displayed, depending on the 

transceiver’s presettings.)

You can customize the key assignment for the 

optional HM-217 

speaker

 

micrOphOne

 (p

. 9-3)

.

 

[P1]/[P2]

• VFO/MR MODE*

2

 Push to change the 

operating mode.

• PRIORITY CH: 

 Push to select the Priority 

channel.

• DUALWATCH: 

 Push to check the Priority 

channel while receiving 

another channel.

• SCAN START/PAUSE:   Push to start a scan. Push 

again to pause the scan

• SQL 

 Push to adjust the squelch. 

(p. 2-3)

• VOL 

 Push to adjust the volume. 

• LOCK 

 Push to turn the Key Lock 

function ON or OFF.

• ---   

No function is assigned.

*

For only USA, EXP and EUR versions.

 

[UP]/[DOWN]

• UP/DOWN: 

Push to select the channel.

• VOL UP/DOWN: 

 Push to adjust the volume 

level.

• SQL UP/DOWN: 

 Push to adjust the squelch 

level.

• ---   

No function is assigned.

 

D

LOCK FUNCTION

Select an option for the Key Lock function.

• All: 

Locks all keys.

• Microphone Key: 

 Locks the keys on the 

microphone.

• Panel Key: 

 Locks the keys on the 

transceiver.

SETTINGS group

CAUTION:

 In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel 

Spacing of this radio is strictly prohibited and shall 

not be used.

Summary of Contents for A120BE

Page 1: ...9 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 8 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 7 MENU MODE 6 Bluetooth OPERATION 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS 4 MEMORY OPERATION 3 SCAN OPERATION 2 BASIC OPERATION 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION i...

Page 2: ...ecause it contains important operating information that may be useful in the future The BASIC MANUAL is supplied with the transceiver Icom Icom Inc and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom...

Page 3: ...1 1 Section 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel 1 2 Function display 1 3...

Page 4: ...FO mode For only EXP USA and EUR versions yMENU CLEAR KEY MENU CLR Push to enter the Menu mode Push to cancel entered data or to return to the previous screen in the Menu mode uSQUELCH ADJUSTMENT LOCK...

Page 5: ...n you change the channel in the Memory mode tGROUP NAME READOUT Displays the group name 2 yMEMORY NAME READOUT Displays the memory name if it is entered 2 uFREQUENCY READOUT Displays the operating fre...

Page 6: ...2 1 Section 2 BASIC OPERATION Turning ON the transceiver 2 2 D D Entering the password 2 2 Receiving and transmitting 2 2 Adjusting the squelch 2 3...

Page 7: ...eceiving and transmitting 1 Setting the frequency Setting the frequency in the Memory mode 1 Open the MEMORY menu Push MHz GRP 2 Select GROUPS item Push or and then push MHz GRP 3 Select a desired gro...

Page 8: ...al BUSY is displayed and audio is heard Rotate volume control knob to adjust the audio level Adjust the squelch if necessary See Adjusting the squelch to the right for details 3 Transmitting 1 Hold do...

Page 9: ...TION Scan types 3 2 D D Memory channnel scan 3 2 D D Priority scan 3 2 D D VFO scan 3 2 Scan settings 3 2 D D Selecting Scan types 3 2 D D Setting the Resume timer 3 2 D D On Hook scan 3 2 D D Setting...

Page 10: ...tting the Resume timer Set the period of time to resume scanning after the receiving signal disappears p 7 6 MENU SETTINGS SCAN RESUME TIMER D D On Hook scan The transceiver scans for signals while th...

Page 11: ...4 1 Section 4 MEMORY OPERATION General description 4 2 Editing a Memory channel 4 2 D D Editing the memory name 4 2 D D Deleting a Memory channel 4 2 Entering contents into the Memory channels 4 3...

Page 12: ...You can enter the characters listed below Push MENU CLR to clear the entered character Push PRI DUAL to move the cursor to the left and push SQL to move the cursor to the right You can enter up to 12...

Page 13: ...to 12 characters 3 Return to the MEMORY WRITE menu Push MHz GRP 3 Setting the Lockout setting p 7 3 Select whether or not to lockout the selected channel while scanning 1 Open the LOCKOUT item Push or...

Page 14: ...5 1 Section 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS Priority channel 5 2 D D Setting the Priority channel 5 2 Dualwatch operation 5 2...

Page 15: ...ansceiver s setting Ask your authorized Icom dealer or transceiver administrator for details Dualwatch operation Dualwatch monitors the Priority channel while a VFO or Memory channel is selected If a...

Page 16: ...6 Bluetooth OPERATION Operating Bluetooth 6 2 Electromagnetic interference 6 2 Pairing with a headset 6 3 Connecting a paired headset 6 3 Setting AF output 6 3 Disconnecting a headset 6 4 Unpairing a...

Page 17: ...nterference In that case stop using those devices or move away from them This Bluetooth headset has a usable range If communication is unstable move within the range Bluetooth Electromagnetic interfer...

Page 18: ...to cancel searching The headset name changes to its Bluetooth device address in 5 seconds 3 Select the desired headset to pair Push or and then push MHz GRP A passkey or PIN code may be required to pa...

Page 19: ...isplayed 3 Disconnect the headset Push MHz GRP and then select YES The check mark 4 in the box disappears 4 Exit the Menu mode Push You can unpair a Bluetooth headset Before unpairing a connected head...

Page 20: ...GS group 7 5 FUNCTIONS 7 5 D D CH SPACING 7 5 D D PRIORITY CH 7 5 D D NOISE LIMITING 7 5 D D TIME OUT TIMER 7 5 D D MIC KEY CUSTOMIZE 7 5 D D LOCK FUNCTION 7 6 D D CI V 7 6 SCAN 7 6 D D SCAN TYPE 7 6...

Page 21: ...t your preferences and operating style Example Turning OFF the key beep 1 Enter the Menu mode Push MENU CLR 2 Open the SETTINGS group Push or and then push MHz GRP 3 Open the SOUNDS menu Push or and t...

Page 22: ...ttings D D MEMORY NAME Enter the memory name when you enter the frequency in the Memory channel You can enter the characters listed below A to Z a to z 0 to 9 space _ D D LOCKOUT Select whether or not...

Page 23: ...ace _ D D OVERWRITE Save the edited settings in the MEMORY MANAGE group items DELETE Delete a selected Memory channel MEMORY MANAGE group May not be displayed depending on the transceiver s presetting...

Page 24: ...nt occupying the channel for a long time OFF 1 The Time out Timer is disabled 30 sec to 180 sec Sets the Time out Timer to between 30 seconds and 180 seconds 1 Except IC A120E AUS version D D MIC KEY...

Page 25: ...transceiver s presettings Select the scan type When you push SCAN the scan proceeds according to this setting NORMAL Push SCAN to start a Normal scan PRIORITY Push SCAN to start a Priority scan D D R...

Page 26: ...e beep level to between 1 and 10 or OFF D D SIDE TONE The Side tone function outputs the transmitting audio to the VS 3 Bluetooth headset or the headset connected to the transceiver with OPC 871A head...

Page 27: ...o the transceiver NORMAL Transmits the audio from the device whose PTT is pushed MIC Transmits the audio from the Bluetooth headset PTT MAIN MIC The transmission is made by pushing PTT on the Bluetoot...

Page 28: ...OFF The serial data will not be send back ECHO BACK ON The serial data will be sent back D D DEVICE INFO Displays the information of the UT 133A Bluetooth unit You can edit the unit s name Push MHz G...

Page 29: ...8 1 Section 8 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION Rear panel connection 8 2 Mounting the transceiver 8 3 Supplied accessories 8 4...

Page 30: ...an optional OPC 871A headset adapter Ask your dealer for details e MICROPHONE HANGER Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle s ground to use the microphone ON OFF hook functions t DC PO...

Page 31: ...8 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 8 3 Mounting the transceiver Flat washer Felt Spring washer When using self tapping screws Felt reduces vibration...

Page 32: ...phone hanger cable DC power cable Mounting bracket Sponges Flat washers Bracket bolts Self tapping screws 5 16 Spring washers Mounting screws 5 12 Nuts Fuses 10 A Used to install the optional UT 133A...

Page 33: ...9 1 Section 9 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications 9 2 D D General 9 2 D D Transmitter 9 2 D D Receiver 9 3 Options 9 3...

Page 34: ...to 60 C 22 F to 140 F IC A120E 20 C to 55 C Dimensions projections not included 161 W 45 H 175 D mm 6 3 W 1 8 H 6 9 D inches Weight approximately 1 5 kg 3 3 lb 1 Except IC A120E AUS version D D Transm...

Page 35: ...r Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Intermediate frequencies 1st 38 85 MHz 2nd 450 kHz Sensitivity IC A120 Less than 1 V pd at 6 dB S N IC A120E Less than 101 dBm 12 dB SINAD with CCITT...

Page 36: ...ction 10 CI V INFORMATION CI V data setting 10 2 CI V connection example 10 2 Data format 10 2 Command table 10 3 D D Operating frequency setting 10 3 D D Operating mode setting 10 3 D D Squelch setti...

Page 37: ...V connection example IC A120 IC A120E To a USB port USB cable OPC 592 OPC 478UC Data format The CI V system uses the following data formats Data formats differ depending on the command numbers A data...

Page 38: ...y F F E 8 2 9 E F E E 1 0 8 1 O D F q Preamble code fixed w Transceiver s default address e Controller s default address r Command number t Sub command number y End of message code fixed D D Operatin...

Page 39: ...0031 0040 0041 0050 5 6 7 8 9 0051 0060 0061 0071 0072 0081 0082 0091 0092 0101 10 11 12 13 14 0102 0112 0113 0122 0123 0132 0133 0142 0143 0153 15 16 17 18 19 0154 0163 0164 0173 0174 0183 0184 0194...

Page 40: ...2 2 Turning ON the transceiver 2 2 U UT 133A Information 7 9 A Accessories supplied 8 4 AF output 6 3 B Beep Level 7 7 Bluetooth Bluetooth function 7 8 Bluetooth headset use 7 8 Bluetooth operation 6...

Page 41: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A 7249 3EX q 2015 2016 Icom Inc...

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