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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iA14

iA14S

VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER

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.

IC-A14

IC-A14S

Summary of Contents for IA14

Page 1: ...TION MANUAL iA14 iA14S VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER 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 Y...

Page 2: ...ate the radio without a proper antenna attached as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF ex posure limits A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the ma...

Page 3: ...ver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC A14 S EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied wi...

Page 4: ...n 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 t...

Page 5: ...annel 13 n Memory names 15 n Copying memory contents 16 n Clearing the memory contents Available with the IC A14 only 17 5 SCAN OPERATION 18 20 n Scan types 18 n COM band scan 18 n Memory scan 19 n We...

Page 6: ...G setting ON and OFF p 20 r PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive t SQUELCH UP DOWN KEYS SQLY SQLZ p 9 Push either key to select the squelch level 10 squelch levels 1 10 and sque...

Page 7: ...CH CLR HOME Push to select frequency mode p 8 Push and hold for 2 sec to resetting the transceiver into the user default condition without memory con tents home function p 21 0 EXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MI...

Page 8: ...G H or I during memory name programming p 15 After pushing FUNC turns the weather alert function ON and OFF p 23 Inputs digit 5 for frequency input or memory channel selection etc pgs 8 12 Inputs 5 J...

Page 9: ...gs 8 12 Inputs 0 space or during memory name programming p 15 After pushing FUNC selects the emergency frequency 121 500 MHz p 21 Completes the numeral input for frequency or memory channel number etc...

Page 10: ...activate Blinks while setting the duplex frequency u ANL INDICATOR p 22 Appears when the ANL Automatic Noise Limiter func tion is in use i WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR IC A14 only p 23 Appears when the wea...

Page 11: ...be damaged D Belt clip Conveniently attaches to your belt Attach the belt clip as described below q Release the battery pack if it is attached w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow unti...

Page 12: ...release or attach the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled This may result water or dust getting into the transceiver battery pack and may result in the transceiver being damaged 2 ACCES...

Page 13: ...4 only 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 5 appropriate digit keys to input the freq...

Page 14: ...dicator appears while the squelch is open w Wait for 1 sec to return to the previous indication n Lock function The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activati...

Page 15: ...118 00 136 975 MHz w Push and hold PTT to transmit indicator appears e Speak into the microphone at a normal voice level DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak too loudly This m...

Page 16: ...or level or discontinue use n LCD backlight The IC A14 S has LCD backlight for convenience during night time operation Push LIGHT to turn the LCD backlight ON and OFF IMPORTANT Light OFF the LCD back...

Page 17: ...tion to select the desired memory CH number then push ENT Memory channel number is displayed briefly then programmed frequency or memory name if programmed is displayed If no memory CH is programmed i...

Page 18: ...ush Y Z to select the desired memory channel number Push FUNC then push BANK 3 to enter bank selection mode and push Y Z or appropriate digit key 0 9 then push ENT to select the BANK number if desired...

Page 19: ...desired memory channel number t Push and hold MR for 1 sec to program the set condi tion into the memory channel and return to the frequency mode Blinks when select memory write mode is selected No f...

Page 20: ...rwards automatically when a different key is pushed To erase a character overwrite with a space displayed as _ y Push ENT to program the name and frequency at the same time Return to the frequency ind...

Page 21: ...hold MR for 1 sec again r Push 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 n Copying me...

Page 22: ...e 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 s...

Page 23: ...n pauses until it disappears To change the scanning direction push Y Z r To stop the scan push CLR WEATHER CHANNEL SCAN Repeatedly scans all TAG weather channels Weather channels are available for the...

Page 24: ...can q Push MR to select memory mode For IC A14 select the desired BANK if desired p 12 w Push SQLY SQLZ to set the squelch level to the point where noise is just muted For IC A14 e Push FUNC then push...

Page 25: ...w Select the desired memory weather channel to be a TAG channel Select the desired BANK if desired e Push FUNC then push TAG 9 to set a TAG TAG appears Non TAG channels are skipped during scan r To c...

Page 26: ...l microphone usage Time Out timer setting The default condition can be modified to suits your prefer ence using with the optional cloning software CS A14 Push and hold CLR for 2 sec to return the tran...

Page 27: ...to frequency mode n ANL function The ANL Automatic Noise Limiter function reduces noise components such as that caused by engine ignition systems while receiving For IC A14 Push FUNC then push ANL 1...

Page 28: ...de D Setting weather alert function An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before any important weather announcements When the weather alert function is turned ON the transceiver det...

Page 29: ...I band frequency D Operating the duplex function q Set the desired frequency in NAVI band NAVI band frequency range 108 00 117 975 MHz w Push FUNC then push DUP 6 to turn the duplex function ON DUP in...

Page 30: ...rs into set mode For your information The default value of the set mode items can be changed with the optional cloning software CS A14 And the de fault settings are re called by the home function D Se...

Page 31: ...rophone 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 This timer cuts a transmission OFF...

Page 32: ...y to rain snow seawater or any other liquids Do not charge or use a wet battery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before using The battery is not waterproof R DANGER NEVER incinerate used...

Page 33: ...a month storing between 20 C to 35 C 4 F to 95 F for three months storing and between 20 C to 20 C 4 F to 68 F for a year storing D Charging caution R DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas wit...

Page 34: ...with the transceiver Charging period Approx 12 hrs with BP 232N Charging indicator color information Orange During charge Green Charging is completed Orange or green blink The inserted battery pack or...

Page 35: ...d with BC 119N depending on ver sions or the DC power cable OPC 515L 30 7 BATTERY PACKS Screws supplied with AD 106 AD 106 Connectors Plugs q w AD 106 charger adapter is installed in BC 119N AC adapte...

Page 36: ...adapters An AC adapter BC 157 or the DC power cable OPC 656 Battery pack AD 106 charger adapters are installed in each slot AC adapter Purchased separately Transceiver Turn power OFF DC power cable OP...

Page 37: ...w While pushing and holding MR rotate VOL to enter cloning mode for operating the master transceiver only CLONE appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby condition e Push PTT on the master...

Page 38: ...G CABLE Consult the CS A14 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details D Cloning error When the display as below appears a cloning error has oc curred In this case both transceivers automatically return to...

Page 39: ...battery pack pgs 29 31 Operating frequency or Lock function is activated Push and hold for 2 sec to turn the lock p 9 memory channel can not function OFF be changed Scan does not start All memory chan...

Page 40: ...ng 70 to 100 Frequency stability 5 ppm Audio harmonic distortion Less than 10 at 60 mod Hum and noise ratio More than 35 dB Spurious emissions More than 46 dB except operating frequency 62 5 kHz range...

Page 41: ...HONE HM 173 speaker microphone Combination speaker and microphone D BELT CLIPS MB 94 belt clip Alligator type belt clip MB 96F leather belt hanger Attaches with the supplied belt clip Fixed type D DC...

Page 42: ...dset for monitoring See n Side tone function p 11 when setting the side tone level PTT OPC 499 Transceiver PTT switch HEADSET Must be purchased separately Use a PTT switch with a 3 5 mm 1 8 diameter p...

Page 43: ...38 MEMO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19...

Page 44: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink A 6631H 1EX Printed in Japan 2007 Icom Inc...

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