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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 content (24 pages)

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BASIC MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS iA120 iA120E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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IMPORTANT SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely Microphone Microphone hanger Microphone hanger cable DC power cable Mounting bracket Sponges* Flat washers Bracket bolts Self-tapping screws (5×16) Spring washers Mounting screws (5×12) CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
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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 might be damaged.
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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'émetteur-récepteur.
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION WA R N ING our Icom radio generates RF Y electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
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INFORMATION EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT otre radio Icom produit une énergie V électromagnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Cette radio est conçue pour un «usage professionnel seulement» et classée comme tel, ce qui signifie qu'elle doit être utilisée uniquement dans le cadre d'un travail par des personnes conscientes des dangers et des mesures visant à minimiser ces dangers. Elle N'EST PAS conçue pour une «utilisation grand public», dans un environnement non contrôlé.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT........................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES................................................... i PRECAUTIONS..................................................................... ii PRÉCAUTIONS.....................................................................iii SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION....................................
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front panel VOLUME CONTROL KNOB UP/DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√] STATUS INDICATOR POWER KEY [ ] FUNCTION DISPLAY SPEAKER MICROPHONE CONNECTOR 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] 1
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■Function display 01 2 3 4 BLUETOOTH ICON TX/BUSY ICON LOCKOUT ICON SCAN/CHANNEL ICON RX GROUP NAME READOUT 5 6 7 8 OPERATING MODE ICON 9 MEMORY NAME READOUT CHANNEL READOUT FREQUENCY READOUT 0 1 2 13 14 15 16 2
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2 BASIC OPERATION ■■Turning ON the transceiver Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the transceiver. If the transceiver is preset for a start-up password, enter the 6 digits password. DDEntering the password Enter the password in the following manner. KEY hile in the Password Entry mode, “PASSWORD” is W displayed. NUMBER 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Example: If the password is 513824, push [SCAN], [PRI/DUAL], [MENU/CLR], [MENU/CLR], [SQL/ ], and then push [ /MHz/GRP].
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BASIC OPERATION ■■Receiving and transmitting 1. Setting the frequency etting the frequency in the Memory mode S 1) Open the “MEMORY” menu. ➥ Push [ /MHz/GRP]. 2) Select “GROUPS” item. ➥ Push [∫] or [√], and then push [ /MHz/GRP]. 1 etting the frequency in the VFO mode S (For only EXP, USA, and EUR versions.) 1) Switch the transceiver to the VFO mode. ➥ Select “VFO MODE” group in the Menu mode and then push [ /MHz/GRP]. MENU > VFO MODE/MEMORY MODE 2) Set the MHz digit.
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2 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Receiving and transmitting (Continued) ■■Adjusting the squelch 2. Receiving Adjust the squelch to mute undesired noise when no signal is received. When receiving a signal, “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 down [PTT], and then speak at your normal voice level. • “TX” is displayed.
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Bluetooth® OPERATION 3 ■■ Operating Bluetooth® If the UT-133A Bluetooth® unit is installed in the transceiver, you can connect a Bluetooth® headset. When you connect the VS-3 Bluetooth® headset to the transceiver, you can wirelessly transmit and receive the headset audio. The VS-3 has a [PTT] switch, so you can transmit in the same way as using the transceiver’s [PTT] switch. Communication range of meters (32.8 ft).
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3 Bluetooth® OPERATION ■■Pairing with a headset These instructions describe pairing with the VS-3 Bluetooth® headset. You can pair a maximum of 7 Bluetooth® headsets with the transceiver. • If you try to pair a Bluetooth® headset to a transceiver that already has 7 headsets paired with it, the oldest headset will automatically be unpaired. 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.
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Bluetooth® OPERATION ■■Setting AF Output You can select the AF output option in the “AF OUTPUT” item. MENU > SETTINGS > BLUETOOTH > HEADSET SET > AF OUTPUT 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 [ ]. HEADSET: Outputs audio to the connected Bluetooth® headset. HEADSET & SPEAKER: Outputs audio to both the connected Bluetooth® headset and the transceiver’s speaker.
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4 MENU MODE ■■Using the Menu mode ■ Menu item list You can set seldom changed settings in the Menu mode. You can customize the transceiver settings to suit your preference and operating style. 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. Example: Turning OFF the key beep. 1) Enter the Menu mode. ➥ Push [MENU/CLR]. 2) Open the “SETTINGS” group.
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MENU MODE MEMORY MANAGE group*1 EDIT MEMORY NAME LOCKOUT GROUP NAME OVERWRITE DELETE BLUETOOTH group*2 PAIR/CONNECT DEVICE SEARCH PAIRING STANDBY SETTINGS group FUNCTIONS CH SPACING*1 PRIORITY CH*1 NOISE LIMITING TIME OUT TIMER*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.
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5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Specifications In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used. DDGeneral • Frequency range: IC-A120 118.000 to 136.99166 MHz IC-A120E (AUS version) 118.000 to 136.97500 MHz IC-A120E (Others) 118.000 to 136.99166 MHz • Channel spacing: 25 kHz/8.
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 5 ■■Options DDReceiver • Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne • Intermediate frequencies: 1st 38.85 MHz 2nd 450 kHz • Sensitivity: IC-A120 Less than 1 μV (pd) (at 6 dB S/N) IC-A120E Less than –101 dBm (12 dB SINAD with CCITT) • Squelch sensitivity: IC-A120 Less than 0.
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6 INFORMATION ■■ Firmware version identification You can identify your transceiver’s firmware version in the “VERSION” menu. MENU > SETTINGS > INFORMATION > VERSION 13 ■■Disposal The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life.
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INFORMATION 6 ■■ VFO channel ID list 1 (For only EXP, USA, and EUR versions.) • Channel spacing: 25 kHz (Actual frequency is displayed.) Operating Frequency (MHz) 118.0000 118.0250 118.0500 118.0750 118.1000 Channel spacing (kHz) 25 25 25 25 25 Channel ID (Displayed Frequency) 118.000 118.025 118.050 118.075 118.100 2 • Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz Operating Frequency (MHz) 118.0000 118.0083 118.0167 118.0250 118.0333 118.0417 118.0500 118.0583 118.0667 118.0750 118.0833 118.0917 118.
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6 INFORMATION ■■FCC information • FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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INDEX A AF Output..............................................................................7 B Basic operation......................................................................3 Bluetooth® operation..............................................................6 D Disposal...............................................................................13 E Electromagnetic Interference................................................6 F FCC information.....................................................