Operation Manual

BASIC OPERATION

n Receiving

q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.

w Push [SQLZ] several times to open the squelch.

• Select the squelch level 0.

e Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.

Push [SQLY] 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 [Y]/[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

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

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.