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BASIC OPERATION
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Receiving
q
Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
w
Push [SQL
Z
] several times to open the squelch.
• Select the squelch level 0.
e
Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.
r
Push [SQL
Y
] several times until the noise is muted.
• “
” indicator disappears.
t
Set the desired frequency using [
Y
]/[
Z
] keys or keypad.
y
When a signal is received on the set frequency:
• “
” indicator appears.
• Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.
When squelch setting is too “tight” (large number setting),
squelch may not open for weak signals. To receive weaker
signals, loosen (small number setting) the squelch.
n
Transmitting
q
Set the desired frequency in COM band using
Z
] or
keypad (IC-A14 only).
• COM band frequency range: 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
hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
r
Release [PTT] to return to receive.
NOTE: About Time-Out-Timer function
For the prevention of prolonged transmission, etc., ac-
cording to regulatory requirements, the IC-A14/S has a
cording to regulatory requirements, the IC-A14/S has a
Time-Out-Timer function. This timer cuts a transmission
OFF after the set time period of continuous transmission.
The time-out timer is specified in set mode. See page 26
for details.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage
the transceiver.
NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequency
before transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until the
channel is clear.
[PTT]
Microphone
Appears while transmitting
Appears when receiving a signal.
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When squelch setting is too “tight” (large number setting),
When squelch setting is too “tight” (large number setting),
squelch may not open for weak signals. To receive weaker
squelch may not open for weak signals. To receive weaker
signals, loosen (small number setting) the squelch.
signals, loosen (small number setting) the squelch.
Transmitting
Transmitting
Speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
Speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
Release
Release
[PTT]
[PTT]
to return to receive.
to return to receive.
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NOTE: About Time-Out-Timer function
NOTE: About Time-Out-Timer function
For the prevention of prolonged transmission, etc., ac-
For the prevention of prolonged transmission, etc., ac-
cording to regulatory requirements, the IC-A14/S has a
cording to regulatory requirements, the IC-A14/S has a
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To prevent interference, listen on the frequency
To prevent interference, listen on the frequency
before transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until the
before transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until the
channel is clear.
channel is clear.
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Set the desired frequency in COM band using
Set the desired frequency in COM band using
[
[
Y
Y
]
]
/
/
[
[
Z
Z
]
]
• COM band frequency range: 118.00–136.975 MHz
• COM band frequency range: 118.00–136.975 MHz
to transmit.
to transmit.
Speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
Speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak
hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak