Icom IC-A16E, IC-A16 Basic Manual
BASIC MANUAL
VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS
|A16
|A16E
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
This product is designed and built with Icom’ s state of the art technology and craftsmanship.
With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
■ Important
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important
operating instructions for the IC-A16 and IC-A16E.
For Advanced features and instructions, see the FULL MANUAL on the Icom website for
details.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual
■ Explicit denitions
WORD DEFINITION
R DANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur.
R WARNING! Personal injury, re hazard or electric shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, re or
electric shock.
■ Features
z 25 kHz/8.33 kHz channel spacing compatible
z Bluetooth
z Compact, waterproof durable design (IP67/IP54*2 and MIL-STD-810-G)
z 17 hours battery life (With the BP-280)
*1 For only transceivers with the built-in Bluetooth unit.
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function that can connect your Wireless headset*
Only when the battery, antenna, and jack cap are attached.
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■ Supplied accessories
Battery pack
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NOTE:
• Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the
transceiver version.
• Conrm both battery sliding locks are locked in place, when attaching the battery pack
or the battery case to the transceiver. Both sliding locks make a ‘click’ sound when
locked.
Belt clip
Handstrap
Battery charger
Antenna
Power adapter
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■ Precautions
R DANGER! NEVER use or charge Icom
battery packs with non-Icom transceivers
or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use with
Icom transceivers or charged with Icom
chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit
battery packs or chargers may cause
smoke, re, or cause the battery to burst.
R WARNING! NEVER hold the
transceiver so that the antenna is very
close to, or touching exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while
transmitting.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the
transceiver with a headset or other
audio accessories at high volume levels.
The continuous high volume operation
may cause a ringing in your ears. If you
experience the ringing, reduce the volume
level or discontinue use.
CAUTION: DO NOT short the terminals of
the battery pack. Shorting may occur if the
terminals touch metal objects such as a
key, so be careful when placing the battery
packs (or the transceiver) in bags, and so
on. Carry them so that shorting cannot
occur with metal objects. Shorting may
damage not only the battery pack, but also
the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents
such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning.
This could damage the equipment
surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or
dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave
the transceiver in excessively dusty
environments. This could damage the
transceiver.
DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in
direct sunlight or in areas outside of the
specied temperature range:
IC-A16: –10°C (–14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F)
IC-A16E: –20°C ~ +55°C
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets:
IP67/IP54* requirements (IP67: Dust
tight and waterproof protection, IP54:
Dust protection and splash resistance).
However, once the transceiver has been
dropped, dust and waterproof protections
cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that
the transceiver may be cracked, or the
waterproof seal damaged, and so on.
* Only when the jack cover or the optional
speaker microphone is attached.
This transceiver is NOT approved
for use by the general population in
an uncontrolled environment. This
transceiver is restricted to occupational
use, work related operations only where
the transceiver operator must have the
knowledge to control.
This equipment is not suitable for use in
locations where children are likely to be
present.
CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz
Channel Spacing of this radio is strictly
prohibited and shall not be used.
Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered
trademarks of Icom Incorporated
(Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United
Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia,
Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
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The Bluetooth
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Icom Inc. is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
3M, PELTOR, and WS are trademarks of 3M Company.
All other products or brands are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
word mark and logos are registered
Icom is not responsible for the destruction,
damage to, or performance of any Icom or
non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is
because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to,
res, earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning,
other natural disasters, disturbances, riots,
war, or radioactive contamination.
• The use of Icom transceivers with any
equipment that is not manufactured or
approved by Icom.
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■ Précautions (pour le Canada)
R DANGER! N’utilisez JAMAIS et ne
rechargez JAMAIS des blocsbatteries
Icom avec des émetteurs-récepteurs
non-Icom ou des chargeurs non-Icom.
Seuls les blocs-batteries Icom sont testés
et homologués pour être utilisés avec
des émetteurs-récepteurs Icom ou pour
être rechargés avec des chargeurs Icom.
L’utilisation de blocs-batteries ou de
chargeurs tiers ou de contrefaçon peut être
à l’origine de fumées, d’incendie ou peut
faire éclater la batterie.
R AVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS
l’émetteur-récepteur de sorte que l’antenne
soit très proche des parties exposées du
corps, en particulier du visage ou des
yeux, et ne les touche pas pendant la
transmission.
R AVERTISSEMENT! N’utilisez JAMAIS
l’émetteur-récepteur avec un casque ou
d’autres accessoires audio à des niveaux
de volume élevés. Le fonctionnement
continu à volume élevé peut provoquer
une sonnerie dans vos oreilles. Si vous
ressentez la sonnerie, réduisez le volume
ou cessez d’utiliser.
ATTENTION: NE PAS court-circuiter les
bornes de la batterie. Un court-circuit peut
se produire si les bornes touchent des
objets métalliques tels qu’une clé. Soyez
donc prudent lorsque vous placez les
batteries (ou l’émetteur-récepteur) dans
des sacs, etc. Transportez-les de manière
à ce qu’il n’y ait pas de court-circuit avec
des objets métalliques. Un court-circuit
peut endommager non seulement la
batterie, mais également l’émetteurrécepteur.
ATTENTION: NE PAS utiliser de
dissolvants agressifs tels que du Benzène
ou de l’alcool lors du nettoyage, car
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ils endommageraient les surfaces de
l’émetteur-récepteur. Si l’émetteurrécepteur est poussiéreux ou sale,
nettoyez-le avec un tissu doux et sec.
ATTENTION: NE PAS placer l’émetteurrécepteur dans des environnements
excessivement poussiéreux. Cela pourrait
endommager l’émetteur-récepteur.
NE PAS placer ou laisser l’émetteurrécepteur en plein soleil ou dans un
environnement soumis à des températures
inférieures à –30°C (–22˚F) ou supérieures
à +60°C (+140˚F).
MISE EN GARDE: L’émetteur-récepteur
répond aux exigences IP67/IP54* (IP67:
Protection étanche à la poussière et à
l’eau, IP54: Protection contre la poussière
et résistance aux éclaboussures).
Cependant, une fois l’émetteur-récepteur
tombé, la protection contre la poussière et
la protection contre l’eau ne peuvent être
garanties du fait que l’émetteur-récepteur
peut être ssuré ou que le joint étanche à
l’eau est endommagé, etc.
* Uniquement lorsque le cache-prise ou le
microphone à haut-parleur en option est
installé.
MISE EN GARDE: Utilisation de 8,33 kHz
Espacement des canaux de cette radio
est strictement interdite et ne doit pas être
utilisé au Canada.
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■ Recommendation
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER
THOROUGHLY IN A BOWL OF FRESH
WATER after exposure to saltwater,
and dry it before operating. Otherwise,
the transceiver’s keys, switches, and
controllers may become unusable, due
to salt crystallization, and/or the charging
terminals of the battery pack may corrode.
■ Table of contents
■ Important .................................... i
■ Explicit denitions....................... i
■ Features ..................................... i
■ Supplied accessories ................. i
■ Precautions ................................ ii
■ Précautions (pour le Canada) .... iii
■ Recommendation ....................... iv
■ Table of contents ........................iv
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ..................1
■ Front, top and side panels.......... 1
■ Keypad ....................................... 2
■ Function display ......................... 3
2 BATTERY CHARGING ..................4
■ Battery caution ........................... 4
■ Charging caution ........................ 5
■ Battery charger........................... 6
3 SET MODE .....................................7
■ Using the Set mode.................... 7
4 BASIC OPERATION ......................8
■ Receiving and transmitting ......... 8
■ Selecting the 121.5 MHz
emergency frequency ................8
5 HEADSET CONNECTION .............9
■ Using a Bluetooth
■ Using a wired headset................ 10
6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11
■ Specications ............................ 11
■ Options ....................................... 12
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headset .......9
NOTE: If the transceiver’s waterproof
protection appears defective, carefully clean
it with a soft, damp (fresh water) cloth, then
dry it before operating. The transceiver may
lose its waterproof protection if the case, jack
cap, or connector cover is cracked or broken,
or the transceiver has been dropped. Contact
your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice.
7 INFORMATION ..............................13
■ Channel ID list ............................ 13
■ About CE and DOC .................... 14
■ Disposal ..................................... 14
■ Firmware version identication... 14
■ FCC information ......................... 14
■ Information FCC ......................... 14
■ Safety training information ......... 15
■ Infomation en matiére
de sécurité .................................16
■ INDEX ........................................ 17
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front, top and side panels
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Microphone
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1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connect the supplied antenna.
2 PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release to receive.
3 SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT KEYS [SQL∫]/[SQL√]
Push to adjust the squelch level.
4 UP/DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√]
z Push to change or select the frequency, Memory channel, Set mode settings, and
so on.
z While scanning, push to change the scanning direction.
5 CLEAR/HOME KEY [CLR]/[HOME]
z Push to return to the VFO mode.
6 MEMORY/MEMORY WRITE KEY [MR]/[MW]
z Push to enter the Memory Channel Selection mode.
z Push [FUNC], and then push this key to enter the Memory Write mode.
7 HEADSET JACK
Connects a third party headset through the optional headset adapter.
8 LOCK KEY [
z Push to lock the keypad.
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z Hold down for 2 seconds to unlock the keypad.
9 VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL]
z Rotate to turn the transceiver ON or OFF.
z Rotate to adjust the audio output level.
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■ Keypad
z Push to set the frequency, select a Memory channel, and so on.
z Push [FUNC], and then push or hold down another key within 3 seconds to use the
secondary functions listed below.
KEYS FUNCTIONS
Push [1]/[ANL] Turn the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function ON or OFF.
Push [2]/[SCAN] Start a scan.
Push [3]/[GRP] In the Memory mode, enter the Memory Selection mode.
Push [4]/[WX-ALT]* Turn the Weather Alert function ON or OFF.
Push [5]/[DUP-W]* Enter the Duplex Frequency Entry mode.
Push [6]/[DUP]* Turn the Duplex function ON or OFF.
Push [7]/[WX]* Enter the Weather Channel Selection mode.
Push [8]/[BEEP] Turn the Key beep ON or OFF.
Push [9]/[TAG] Tag or untag the selected Memory channel or Weather Channel*.
Hold down
[ENT]/[SET] for 1
second
Push [0]/[121.5] Select the emergency frequency.
*For only the USA version.
L Push [CLR] to stop a scan.
L Conrm the NAV band frequency is selected.
L Conrm the NAV band frequency is selected.
Enter the Set mode.
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■ Function display
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1 FUNCTION ICON
Displayed for 3 seconds when you push [FUNC], to use secondary functions assigned
to a key.
2 MEMORY CHANNEL ICON
Displayed when a Memory channel is selected.
3 TAG ICON
Displayed when a tagged Memory channel is selected.
4 BLUETOOTH ICON
Displayed when a Bluetooth headset is connected.
5 RX/TX ICON
Displayed while receiving or transmitting.
6 DUPLEX ICON
z Displayed when the Duplex function is ON.
z Blinks while entering the duplex frequency to a Memory channel.
7 AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER ICON
Displayed when the Automatic Noise Limiter function is ON.
8 WEATHER ALERT ICON (For only the USA version.)
Displayed when the Weather Alert function is ON.
9 LOCK ICON [
Displayed when the Lock function is ON.
LOW BATTERY ICON
z Displayed when charging is required.
z Blinks when the battery exhausted.
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