Icom IC-A15S, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL iA15 iA15S VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER YIC A15 YIC A15S...

Page 2: ...2 iii EN 301 489 22 v 1 3 1 November 2003 iv EN 60950 1 2001 v vi Type designation iA15 iA15S Signature Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements...

Page 3: ...TRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC A15 S EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the transceive...

Page 4: ...etc Therefore be careful when carrying with or placing near metal objects carrying in handbags etc NEVER use of non Icom battery packs chargers to prevent the loss of the transceiver s good performanc...

Page 5: ...ank selection Available with the IC A15 only 12 n Programming a memory channel 13 n Memory names 15 n Copying memory contents 16 n Clearing the memory contents Available with the IC A15 only 17 5 SCAN...

Page 6: ...G setting ON and OFF p 19 r PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive t SQUELCH UP DOWN KEYS SQLY SQLZ p 9 Push either key to select the squelch level 10 squelch levels 1 10 and sque...

Page 7: ...CH CLR HOME Push to select frequency mode p 8 Push and hold for 2 sec to resetting the transceiver into the user default condition without memory con tents home function p 20 0 EXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MI...

Page 8: ...fter pushing FUNC selects memory bank mode during memory mode p 12 Inputs digit 4 for frequency input or memory channel selection etc pgs 8 12 Inputs 4 G H or I during memory name programming p 15 Inp...

Page 9: ...gs 8 12 Inputs 0 space or during memory name programming p 15 After pushing FUNC selects the emergency frequency 121 500 MHz p 20 Completes the numeral input for frequency or memory channel number etc...

Page 10: ...CATOR p 10 Appears while transmitting y ANL INDICATOR p 21 Appears when the ANL Automatic Noise Limiter func tion is in use u LOCK INDICATOR p 9 Appears when the lock function is in use i LOW BATTERY...

Page 11: ...be damaged D Belt clip Conveniently attaches to your belt Attach the belt clip as described below q Release the battery pack if it is attached w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow unti...

Page 12: ...release or attach the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled This may result water or dust getting into the transceiver battery pack and may result in the transceiver being damaged 2 ACCES...

Page 13: ...5 only q Rotate VOL to turn power ON then push CLR to se lect the frequency mode when memory CH number ap pears on the function display w Push 5 appropriate digit keys to input the frequency Push 1 as...

Page 14: ...dicator appears while the squelch is open w Wait for 1 sec to return to the previous indication n Lock function The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activati...

Page 15: ...nd 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 Rele...

Page 16: ...evel or discontinue use n LCD backlight The IC A15 S has LCD backlight for convenience during night time operation Push LIGHT to turn the LCD backlight ON and OFF IMPORTANT Light OFF the LCD back ligh...

Page 17: ...tion to select the desired memory CH number then push ENT Memory channel number is displayed briefly then programmed frequency or memory name if programmed is displayed If no memory CH is programmed i...

Page 18: ...push BANK 3 to enter bank selection mode and push Y Z or appropriate digit key 0 9 then push ENT to select the BANK number if desired t Push ENT to program the set condition into the memory channel an...

Page 19: ...desired memory channel number t Push and hold MR for 1 sec to program the set condi tion into the memory channel and return to the frequency mode Blinks when select memory write mode is selected No f...

Page 20: ...rwards automatically when a different key is pushed To erase a character overwrite with a space displayed as _ y Push ENT to program the name and frequency at the same time Return to the frequency ind...

Page 21: ...nd hold MR for 1 sec again r Push MR momentarily to select memory name pro gramming mode t Perform the steps t and y described at left page in For IC A15S to program the desired memory name n Copying...

Page 22: ...e with the IC A15 only Unwanted memory channels can be cleared q Select the desired memory channel to be cleared p 12 Select the desired bank if desired p 12 w Push FUNC then push and hold CLR for 1 s...

Page 23: ...tart the scan When a signal is received the scan pauses until it disappears To change the scanning direction push Y Z r To stop the scan push CLR FREQUENCY SCAN Repeatedly scans all fre quencies over...

Page 24: ...To cancel the TAG setting repeat the above steps n Memory scan NOTE Program 2 or more memory channels with TAG setting to start memory scan q Push MR to select memory mode For IC A15 select the desir...

Page 25: ...Internal microphone usage Time Out timer setting The default condition can be modified to suits your prefer ence using with the optional cloning software CS A14 Push and hold CLR for 2 sec to return...

Page 26: ...urn to frequency mode n ANL function The ANL Automatic Noise Limiter function reduces noise components such as that caused by engine ignition systems while receiving For IC A15 Push FUNC then push ANL...

Page 27: ...T for 1 sec to also enters into set mode For your information The default value of the set mode items can be changed with the optional cloning software CS A14 And the de fault settings are re called b...

Page 28: ...microphone with PTT operation TOT Time out timer Sets the time out timer period for the prevention of pro longed transmission etc according to regulatory require ments This timer cuts a transmission...

Page 29: ...OT expose the battery to rain snow seawater or any other liquids Do not charge or use a wet battery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before using The battery is not waterproof R DANGER N...

Page 30: ...a month storing between 20 C to 35 C for three months storing and be tween 20 C to 20 C for a year storing D Charging caution R DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high tempe...

Page 31: ...rg ing the battery pack with the transceiver Charging period Approx 12 hrs with BP 232N Charging indicator color information Orange During charge Green Charging is completed Orange or green blink The...

Page 32: ...C adapter may be supplied with BC 119N depending on ver sions or the DC power cable OPC 515L 27 7 BATTERY PACKS Screws supplied with AD 106 AD 106 Connectors Plugs q w AD 106 charger adapter is instal...

Page 33: ...ired Six AD 106 charger adapters An AC adapter BC 157 or the DC power cable OPC 656 Battery pack AD 106 charger adapters are installed in each slot AC adapter Purchased separately Transceiver Turn pow...

Page 34: ...VOL to enter cloning mode for operating the master transceiver only CLONE appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby condition e Push PTT on the master transceiver CL OUT appears in the mas...

Page 35: ...14 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details D Cloning error When the display as below appears a cloning error has oc curred In this case both transceivers automatically return to the clone standby condi...

Page 36: ...hold for 2 sec to turn the lock p 9 memory channel can not function OFF be changed Scan does not start All memory channels in the selected bank are Set the TAG settings of desired channels p 19 not p...

Page 37: ...evel modulation Modulation depth 85 Frequency stability 5 ppm Audio harmonic distortion Less than 10 at 85 3 dB mod Harmonic spurious emissions Less than 36 dBm except operat ing frequency 1 MHz range...

Page 38: ...ophone Combination speaker and microphone D BELT CLIPS MB 94 belt clip Alligator type belt clip MB 96F leather belt hanger Attaches with the supplied belt clip Fixed type D DC CABLES CP 22 cigarette l...

Page 39: ...smitted voice to the headset for monitoring See n Side tone function p 11 when setting the side tone level PTT OPC 499 Transceiver PTT switch HEADSET Must be purchased separately Use a PTT switch with...

Page 40: ...Osaka 547 0003 Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink A 6632H 1EU Printed in Japan 2008 Icom Inc Intended Country of Use AT FI IT PL GB RO BE FR LV PT IS TR CY DE LT SK LI HR CZ GR LU SI NO DK...