Icom Ic-A4 Vhf Air Band Transceiver Instruction Manual
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BASIC OPERATION
Dial select functionUse the dial select function to adjust the tuning behavior of
the [Y]/[Z] keys—use 1 MHz tuning when you want to
change the frequency in large increments; use regular tuning
when you want to change the frequency in smaller incre-
ments.
qPush [V/M] to select VFO
mode.
wPush [V/M] for 2 sec. one or
more times to select the de-
sired tuning increment.
- 1 MHz tuning, 100 kHz tun-
ing or regular tuning steps
can be selected. (see dia-
grams at right)
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BASIC OPERATION
Dial select functionUse the dial select function to adjust the tuning behavior of
the [Y]/[Z] keys—use 1 MHz tuning when you want to
change the frequency in large increments; use regular tuning
when you want to change the frequency in smaller incre-
ments.
qPush [V/M] to select VFO
mode.
wPush [V/M] for 2 sec. one or
more times to select the de-
sired tuning increment.
- 1 MHz tuning, 100 kHz tun-
ing or regular tuning steps
can be selected. (see dia-
grams at right)
ePush any key...")
7 3 BASIC OPERATION Dial select functionUse the dial select function to adjust the tuning behavior of the [Y]/[Z] keys—use 1 MHz tuning when you want to change the frequency in large increments; use regular tuning when you want to change the frequency in smaller incre- ments. qPush [V/M] to select VFO mode. wPush [V/M] for 2 sec. one or more times to select the de- sired tuning increment. - 1 MHz tuning, 100 kHz tun- ing or regular tuning steps can be selected. (see dia- grams at right) ePush any key...
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SCAN OPERATION
Memory (lockout) scanMemory scan repeatedly scans all programmed memory
channels, except those set as lockoutchannels.
qPush [V/M] to select memory mode, if necessary.
• “ ” appears.
wPuch [SCAN] to start scan.
- To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z].
ePush [SCAN] again to stop the scan.
MR
MEMORY LOCKOUT(SKIP) SCAN
SKIP SKIP
Mch 1
Mch 7 Mch 2 Mch 4
Mch 3
Mch 5
Mch 6
Mch 8
Mch 19 Mch 11 Mch 10 Mch 9
VFO (Full) scanVFO scan repeatedly scans between the VFO’s lowest
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SCAN OPERATION
Memory (lockout) scanMemory scan repeatedly scans all programmed memory
channels, except those set as lockoutchannels.
qPush [V/M] to select memory mode, if necessary.
• “ ” appears.
wPuch [SCAN] to start scan.
- To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z].
ePush [SCAN] again to stop the scan.
MR
MEMORY LOCKOUT(SKIP) SCAN
SKIP SKIP
Mch 1
Mch 7 Mch 2 Mch 4
Mch 3
Mch 5
Mch 6
Mch 8
Mch 19 Mch 11 Mch 10 Mch 9
VFO (Full) scanVFO scan repeatedly scans between the VFO’s lowest
frequency...")
8 4 SCAN OPERATION Memory (lockout) scanMemory scan repeatedly scans all programmed memory channels, except those set as lockoutchannels. qPush [V/M] to select memory mode, if necessary. • “ ” appears. wPuch [SCAN] to start scan. - To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z]. ePush [SCAN] again to stop the scan. MR MEMORY LOCKOUT(SKIP) SCAN SKIP SKIP Mch 1 Mch 7 Mch 2 Mch 4 Mch 3 Mch 5 Mch 6 Mch 8 Mch 19 Mch 11 Mch 10 Mch 9 VFO (Full) scanVFO scan repeatedly scans between the VFO’s lowest frequency...
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MEMORY PROGRAMMING
Programming a memory
channelThe transceiver has 19 memory channels for storage of often
-used frequencies.
qPush [V/M] to select VFO
mode, if necessary.
wPush [Y] or [Z] key to select
the desired frequency.
• Push [V/M] key one or more
times to use the dial select
function, if desired.
ePush [MW] for 5 sec. to enter
memory programming mode.
• “ ” and memory channel
number appear.
rPush [Y] or [Z] to select the
desired memory channel
number.
tPush [MW] for 2 sec. to pro-
gram the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82234/w300_icom_ic-a4-vhf-airband-porto_manual_d-12.png "Page 13
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5
MEMORY PROGRAMMING
Programming a memory
channelThe transceiver has 19 memory channels for storage of often
-used frequencies.
qPush [V/M] to select VFO
mode, if necessary.
wPush [Y] or [Z] key to select
the desired frequency.
• Push [V/M] key one or more
times to use the dial select
function, if desired.
ePush [MW] for 5 sec. to enter
memory programming mode.
• “ ” and memory channel
number appear.
rPush [Y] or [Z] to select the
desired memory channel
number.
tPush [MW] for 2 sec. to pro-
gram the...")
9 5 MEMORY PROGRAMMING Programming a memory channelThe transceiver has 19 memory channels for storage of often -used frequencies. qPush [V/M] to select VFO mode, if necessary. wPush [Y] or [Z] key to select the desired frequency. • Push [V/M] key one or more times to use the dial select function, if desired. ePush [MW] for 5 sec. to enter memory programming mode. • “ ” and memory channel number appear. rPush [Y] or [Z] to select the desired memory channel number. tPush [MW] for 2 sec. to pro- gram the...
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5
MEMORY PROGRAMMING
Memory namesïProgramming memory namesqSelect the memory channel to be programmed:
➥Push [V/M] to select memory mode.
➥Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel.
wPush [M/W] for 5 sec. to enter memory name writing mode.
• The first character of the name flashes.
ePush [SCAN] or [SQL] as many times as necessary to
enter the desired name.
• To erase a character, overwritet with a space (displayed as _).
• To move the cursor forwards or backwards, use [Y] or [Z].
• Push [
] for 2...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82234/w300_icom_ic-a4-vhf-airband-porto_manual_d-13.png "Page 14
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5
MEMORY PROGRAMMING
Memory namesïProgramming memory namesqSelect the memory channel to be programmed:
➥Push [V/M] to select memory mode.
➥Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel.
wPush [M/W] for 5 sec. to enter memory name writing mode.
• The first character of the name flashes.
ePush [SCAN] or [SQL] as many times as necessary to
enter the desired name.
• To erase a character, overwritet with a space (displayed as _).
• To move the cursor forwards or backwards, use [Y] or [Z].
• Push [
] for 2...")
10 5 MEMORY PROGRAMMING Memory namesïProgramming memory namesqSelect the memory channel to be programmed: ➥Push [V/M] to select memory mode. ➥Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel. wPush [M/W] for 5 sec. to enter memory name writing mode. • The first character of the name flashes. ePush [SCAN] or [SQL] as many times as necessary to enter the desired name. • To erase a character, overwritet with a space (displayed as _). • To move the cursor forwards or backwards, use [Y] or [Z]. • Push [ ] for 2...
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
Initial set modeInitial set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to
set seldom-changed settings, in this way you can “customize”
transceiver operations to suit your preferences and operating
style.DEntering initial set modeqWhile pushing [V/M] + [ ],turn power ON.
• The transceiver enters initial set mode and “mn”, “bP” or “St” ap-
pears on the display.
wPush[Y] or [Z] one or more times to select the desired
item as described below and at right.
ePush [ ] to select the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82234/w300_icom_ic-a4-vhf-airband-porto_manual_d-14.png "Page 15
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6
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Initial set modeInitial set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to
set seldom-changed settings, in this way you can “customize”
transceiver operations to suit your preferences and operating
style.DEntering initial set modeqWhile pushing [V/M] + [ ],turn power ON.
• The transceiver enters initial set mode and “mn”, “bP” or “St” ap-
pears on the display.
wPush[Y] or [Z] one or more times to select the desired
item as described below and at right.
ePush [ ] to select the...")
11 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS Initial set modeInitial set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings, in this way you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your preferences and operating style.DEntering initial set modeqWhile pushing [V/M] + [ ],turn power ON. • The transceiver enters initial set mode and “mn”, “bP” or “St” ap- pears on the display. wPush[Y] or [Z] one or more times to select the desired item as described below and at right. ePush [ ] to select the...
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Charging precautionsNEVER attempt to charge dry cell bat- teries. This will cause internal liquid leakage and damage the battery case and transceiver. NEVER connect two or more chargers at the same time. Charging may not occur under temper- atures of 10°C (50°F) or over tempera- tures of 40°C (104°F). When using BC-119:If the charge indicator flashes orange, vehicle bat- tery voltage is low and charging is not possible. Check the vehicle bat- tery voltage in this case. If the charge indicator flashes...
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13 7 BATTERY PACKS DMultiple charging with the BC-121 The optional BC-121 allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Six AD-81’s and an AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-121 depending on version) are additionally required. •Charging periods: 1.5 hours (w/BP-195) 2 hours (w/BP-196) DRegular chargingqAttach the battery pack to the transceiver. wBe sure to turn the transceiver power OFF. eConnect the AC adapter (BC-110A/D/V) or optional cable (CP-12L or OPC-254L) as shown below....
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14 7 BATTERY PACKS About the battery packDOperating periodDepending on the attached battery pack, the operating period of the transceiver varies. Refer to the last page for battery pack specifications.DBattery pack lifeIf your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being fully charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a new battery pack must be...
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CLONING
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Cloning allows you to quickly and easyly
transfer the programmed contents from
one transceiver to another transceiver, or,
data from PC to a transceiver using the optional EX-2119
cloning software.DTransceiver to transceiver cloningqConnect the OPC-474
CLONING CABLE
with adapter plugs to
the [SP] jack of the master and slave transceivers.
•The master transceiver is used to send data to the slave trans-
ceiver.
wWhile pushing [Y] + [Z] + [V/M], turn power ON to enter
cloning mode (master...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82234/w300_icom_ic-a4-vhf-airband-porto_manual_d-18.png "Page 19
CLONING
15
8
Cloning allows you to quickly and easyly
transfer the programmed contents from
one transceiver to another transceiver, or,
data from PC to a transceiver using the optional EX-2119
cloning software.DTransceiver to transceiver cloningqConnect the OPC-474
CLONING CABLE
with adapter plugs to
the [SP] jack of the master and slave transceivers.
•The master transceiver is used to send data to the slave trans-
ceiver.
wWhile pushing [Y] + [Z] + [V/M], turn power ON to enter
cloning mode (master...")
CLONING 15 8 Cloning allows you to quickly and easyly transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver, or, data from PC to a transceiver using the optional EX-2119 cloning software.DTransceiver to transceiver cloningqConnect the OPC-474 CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs to the [SP] jack of the master and slave transceivers. •The master transceiver is used to send data to the slave trans- ceiver. wWhile pushing [Y] + [Z] + [V/M], turn power ON to enter cloning mode (master...
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check
the following points before sending it to a service center.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
REF.
No power comes on.
•The battery is exhausted.
•Bad connection to the battery pack.
•Recharge the battery pack.
•Check the connection to the
transceiver.
pgs. 12,
14
No sound comes from the
speaker.
•Squelch level is too deep.
•Volume level is too low.
•Set squelch to the threshold point.
•Set [VOL] to a suitable level.
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9
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check
the following points before sending it to a service center.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
REF.
No power comes on.
•The battery is exhausted.
•Bad connection to the battery pack.
•Recharge the battery pack.
•Check the connection to the
transceiver.
pgs. 12,
14
No sound comes from the
speaker.
•Squelch level is too deep.
•Volume level is too low.
•Set squelch to the threshold point.
•Set [VOL] to a suitable level.
pgs. 5, 6...")
16 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. No power comes on. •The battery is exhausted. •Bad connection to the battery pack. •Recharge the battery pack. •Check the connection to the transceiver. pgs. 12, 14 No sound comes from the speaker. •Squelch level is too deep. •Volume level is too low. •Set squelch to the threshold point. •Set [VOL] to a suitable level. pgs. 5, 6...