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VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS

BASIC MANUAL

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that

this device does not cause harmful interference.

iA120

iA120E

Summary of Contents for IC-A120

Page 1: ...VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS BASIC MANUAL This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference iA120 iA120E ...

Page 2: ...lectric shock i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS About E marking Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers to be fitted into vehicles are available Please contact your Icom dealer or distributor CAUTION Changes or modifications to this transceiver not expressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Microphone Microp...

Page 3: ...ve holders ii PRECAUTIONS R WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock R WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 31 5 V DC This could damage the transceiver R WARNING NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder If an incorrect connection is made after cutting the transceiver migh...

Page 4: ...e fourni est fixé PRÉCAUTIONS R AVERTISSEMENT NE JAMAIS connecter l émetteur récepteur a une alimentation CA au risque de provoquer un incendie ou un choc electrique R AVERTISSEMENT NE JAMAIS brancher l émetteur récepteur sur une source d alimentation de plus de 31 5 V CC NE JAMAIS émettre lorsque le coupleur est activé ON alors qu aucune antenne n est raccordée au risque d endommager gravement l ...

Page 5: ...ed at least 40 centimeters away from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to protect against exposure to bystanders To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use always adhere to the following guidelines DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC...

Page 6: ... à une énergie électromagnétique de RF se situe dans les limites permises par la FCC pour une utilisation grand public veuillez en tout temps respecter les directives suivantes NE PAS faire fonctionner la radio sans qu une antenne appropriée y soit fixée car ceci risque d endommager la radio et causer une exposition supérieure aux limites établies par la FCC L antenne appropriée est celle qui est ...

Page 7: ...Receiving and transmitting 4 Adjusting the squelch 5 3 Bluetooth OPERATION 6 8 Operating Bluetooth 6 Electromagnetic Interference 6 Pairing with a headset 7 AF Output setting 7 Disconnecting from a headset 8 Unpairing a headset 8 4 MENU MODE 9 10 Using the Menu mode 9 Menu item list 9 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11 12 Specifications 11 Options 12 6 INFORMATION 13 14 Firmware version identificatio...

Page 8: ...LUME CONTROL KNOB STATUS INDICATOR FUNCTION DISPLAY UP DOWN KEYS POWER KEY SPEAKER ENTER MHz GRP KEY MHz GRP MENU CLEAR KEY MENU CLR SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT LOCK KEY SQL PRIORITY CHANNEL DUALWATCH KEY PRI DUAL SCAN KEY SCAN MICROPHONE CONNECTOR ...

Page 9: ...RIPTION 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 13 14 15 16 Function display RX TX BUSY ICON BLUETOOTH ICON LOCKOUT ICON SCAN CHANNEL ICON CHANNEL READOUT FREQUENCY READOUT GROUP NAME READOUT MEMORY NAME READOUT OPERATING MODE ICON ...

Page 10: ...sword in the following manner KEY NUMBER 0 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 Example If the password is 513824 push SCAN PRI DUAL MENU CLR MENU CLR SQL and then push MHz GRP Note that each key represents two digits That means 123456 and 678901 are entered in exactly the same way requires no multiple or extended pushing The entered password will not be displayed If PASSWORD does not disappear after entering the en...

Page 11: ...uency in the Memory mode 1 Open the MEMORY menu Push MHz GRP 2 Open the GROUPS menu Push or and then push MHz GRP 3 Select a desired group Push or and then push MHz GRP 4 Select a desired channel Push or TIP You can select the channel spacing in the CH SPACING menu The menu may not be displayed depending on the transceiver s setting Ask your authorized Icom dealer or transceiver administrator for ...

Page 12: ...l voice level TX is displayed 2 Release PTT to receive Information To maximise the clarity of the signal Pause briefly after pushing PTT This ensures that the first part of your message is transmitted Hold the microphone about 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches from your mouth Receiving and transmitting Continued Adjusting the squelch Adjust the squelch to mute undesired noise when no signal received 1 Open...

Page 13: ...e 2 4 GHz band The 2 4 GHz band is also used by other devices such as Wireless LAN products microwave ovens RFID systems amateur radio stations and so on When using the Bluetooth device near such devices interference may occur causing a decrease in communication speed and an unstable connection In such cases use this device away from the other devices or stop using those devices The Bluetooth comm...

Page 14: ... the DEVICE SEARCH menu 3 Select the desired headset to pair Push or and then push MHz GRP A passkey or PIN code may be required to pair depending on the headset 4 Exit the Menu mode Push is displayed AF Output setting You can select the AF output option in the AF OUTPUT menu MENU SETTINGS BLUETOOTH HEADSET SET AF OUTPUT HEADSET Outputs audio to the connected Bluetooth headset HEADSET SPEAKER Outp...

Page 15: ... GRP and then select YES The check mark 4 in the box disappears 4 Exit the Menu mode Push Disconnecting from a headset Unpairing a headset You can unpair a Bluetooth headset Before unpairing a connected headset disconnect it 1 Open the PAIR CONNECT menu MENU BLUETOOTH PAIR CONNECT The paired headset is displayed 2 Select the desired headset to unpair Push or and then push MHz GRP 3 Unpair the head...

Page 16: ...n push MHz GRP 6 Exit the Menu mode Push Menu item list The list on this basic manual shows the transceiver s menu items See the FULL MANUAL for each menu item s details You can download the FULL MANUAL from the Icom website shown below http www icom co jp world support download manual index php The transceiver s Menu items may differ depending on the transceiver s setting Ask your authorized Icom...

Page 17: ...R 1 MIC KEY CUSTOMIZE 1 LOCK FUNCTION CI V 1 1 May not be displayed depending on the transceiver s setting 2 Displayed only when the optional UT 133A Bluetooth unit is installed SETTINGS group Continued SCAN 1 SCAN TYPE 1 RESUME TIMER 1 ON HOOK SCAN 1 STOP TX CH 1 DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD CONTRAST INDICATION TYPE SOUNDS KEY BEEP BEEP LEVEL SIDE TONE SPEAKER OUTPUT BLUETOOTH 2 BLUETOOTH FUNC AUTO ...

Page 18: ...ature range IC A120 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F IC A120E AUS version 10 C to 60 C IC A120E Others 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 D D Transmitter Output power IC A120 9 W Carrier power typical 10 W Carrier power maximum IC A120E 9 W 1 5 dB 15 C to 35 C 9 W 1 5 dB 3dB 20 C to 55 C Frequency stability IC ...

Page 19: ...C A120E More than 70 dB 12 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 05 Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom Audio output power External speaker More than 10 W at 13 7...

Page 20: ...at the end of their working life Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste Dispose of them according to the laws in your area Country Codes Country Codes 1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI 2 Belgium BE 19 Lithuania LT 3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU 4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT 5 Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL 6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO 7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL 8 Estonia EE 25 Port...

Page 21: ...0 MHz Not all frequencies in the band are shown Channel spacing 8 33 kHz Operating Frequency MHz Channel spacing kHz Channel ID Displayed Frequency 118 0000 8 33 118 005 118 0083 8 33 118 010 118 0167 8 33 118 015 118 0250 8 33 118 030 118 0333 8 33 118 035 118 0417 8 33 118 040 118 0500 8 33 118 055 118 0583 8 33 118 060 118 0667 8 33 118 065 118 0750 8 33 118 080 118 0833 8 33 118 085 118 0917 8...

Page 22: ...ase the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense POUR LES RAYONNEMENTS NON INTENTIONNELS DE CLASSE A Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu conforme aux limites fixées pour un appareil numérique de classe A conformément au point 15 de la réglementation FCC Ces limites sont définies de façon à fournir une protection raisonnable contre le brouillage préjudiciable lorsque c...

Page 23: ...AF Output setting 7 B Basic operation 3 Bluetooth operation 6 D Disposal 13 E Electromagnetic Interference 6 F FCC information 15 Firmware version identification 13 Front panel 1 Function display 2 H Headset Disconnecting from a headset 8 Pairing with a headset 7 Unpairing a headset 8 I Important i M Menu item list 9 Menu mode 9 O Options 12 P Panel Description 1 Precautions ii ...

Page 24: ...A 7249D 1EX Printed in Japan 2015 Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan ...

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