Icom IC-A25N, IC-A25C, IC-A25NE, IC-A25CE User Manual
FULL MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
1 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
3 BATTERY CHARGING
4 BASIC OPERATIONS
VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS
iA25N
iA25C
iA25NE
iA25CE
5 VOR
(For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE)
6 WAYPOINT
(For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE)
7 SCAN OPERATION
8 MEMORY OPERATION
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS
10 Bluetooth® OPERATION
(For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE)
11 MENU ITEMS
12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
13 TROUBLESHOOTING
NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
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
This manual contains advanced features and
operating instructions for the IC-A25N, IC-A25C, ICA25NE, and IC-A25CE.
KEEP THIS MANUAL, because it contains important
operating information that may be useful in the future.
The BASIC MANUAL is supplied with the transceiver.
The NAVIGATION GUIDE that contains the basic
instruction of the navigation function is supplied with
the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE.
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Section 1
ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS
Supplied accessories ............................................................ 1-2
Attaching accessories ..........................................................1-3
Antenna .................................................................................1-3
D
Battery pack/Battery case .....................................................1-3
D
Belt clip ..................................................................................1-4
D
Headset connection ..............................................................1-5
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ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS
Supplied accessories
Belt clip Handstrap Battery case Battery pack
Antenna
Headset adapter Power adapter* Battery charger*
* May not be supplied, or the shape may be different, depending on the transceiver version.
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z
x
z
q
w
ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS
Attaching accessories
D Antenna
Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna
connector.
CAUTION:
• DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the
antenna.
• DO NOT connect an antenna other than supplied
antenna or those listed in this manual.
• Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
D Battery pack/Battery case
CAUTION: DO NOT attach or detach the battery
pack or the battery case when the transceiver is wet
or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into
the transceiver, battery pack, or battery case and
may damage the transceiver.
Battery sliding locks
To attach:
1. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
(q)
2. Push the battery pack until the battery sliding
locks make a ‘click’ sound. (w)
To detach:
1. Push both battery sliding locks in the direction of
the arrow. (z)
• The battery pack is then released.
2. Lift up to detach the battery pack. (x )
Battery pack
NOTE: Keep the battery pack terminals clean. It’s a
good idea to occasionally clean them.
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ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS
Attaching accessories (Continued)
D Belt clip
To attach:
1. Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it
is attached.
2. Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until
the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.
To detach:
Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the
direction of the arrow (w).
BE CAREFUL! Don’t break your ngernail.
Belt clip
w
q
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ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS
Headset connection
Connect your headset through the supplied headset adapter. Use the Side Tone function to output your transmitted voice to the
headset ([MENU] > Sounds Settings > Side Tone). (p. 11-7)
PTT
PTT switch (User supplied, if necessary)
Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) plug.
NOTE: Some headsets may not be compatible with the
transceiver, or need a user supplied adapter to work with the
supplied headset adapter. Ask your dealer for details.
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Section 2
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Front, top and side panels (IC-A25C/IC-A25CE)* ................2-2
Function display .................................................................... 2-3
Icon area ...............................................................................2-3
D
Text area ...............................................................................2-3
D
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Front, top and side panels (IC-A25C/IC-A25CE)*
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
Speaker
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1-3)
Connect the supplied antenna.
w BACKLIGHT KEY [LIGHT]
Push to turn the backlight ON or OFF.
e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 4-2)
Hold down to transmit, release to receive.
r SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT KEYS [SQL∫]/[SQL√]
(p. 4-2)
Push to adjust the squelch level.
t MENU/LOCK KEY [MENU]/[
z Push to enter or exit the Menu screen.
z Push [F], and then push this key to lock the
keypad.
y ENTER/AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER KEY
[ENT]/[ANL]
z Push to set the entered data, selected item, and
so on.
z Push [F], and then push this key to turn the
Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function ON or
OFF. (p. 4-2)
u TEN KEY*
z Push the keys to set the frequency, select a
Memory channel, and so on.
z Push [F], and then push another key to use the
secondary functions listed below.
WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [3]/[WX] (p. 9-3)
(For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C)
Push to enter the Weather Channel Selection mode.
EMERGENCY KEY [7]/[121.5] (p. 4-3)
Push to select the emergency frequency.
SCAN KEY [8]/[SCAN] (p. 7-2)
Push to start a scan.
L Push [CLR] to stop a scan.
!6
!5
!4
!
3
!2
!
1
!0
Microphone
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]
PRIORITY CHANNEL KEY [9]/[PRIO] (p. 9-2)
Push to turn the Priority Watch function ON or OFF.
GROUP KEY [0]/[GROUP] (p. 4-2)
Push to display the “Group List” screen, to change
the group in the memory mode.
i POWER KEY [ ]
Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON
or OFF.
o DC POWER JACK (p. 3-2)
Connect the power adapter or the optional DC
cable to charge the battery pack, or to use the
transceiver with an external power source.
!0 MEMORY/MEMORY WRITE KEY [MR]/[MW]
z Push to enter the Memory Channel Selection
mode. (p. 4-2)
z Push [F], and then push this key to display
the “Memory Write” screen, to write the set
frequency to memory. (p. 8-6)
!1 CLEAR/DELETE KEY [CLR]/[DEL]
z Push to cancel the entered data, selected item,
exit the current mode, or return to the previous
screen.
z While scanning, push to stop the scan. (p. 7-2)
z Push [F], and then push this key to delete the
selected Memory channel or Recall channel.
!2 FUNCTION KEY [F]
Push this key, and then push another key within 3
seconds to use its secondary function.
!3 DIRECTIONAL KEY
[UP]/[DOWN]/[LEFT]/[RIGHT]
z Push to select a Recall channel.
z Push to select a menu item, setting, and so on.
!4 HEADSET JACK (p. 1-5)
Connects a third party headset through the supplied
headset adapter.
!5 VOLUME CONTROL KNOB [VOL]
Rotate to adjust the audio output level.
!6 TUNING DIAL [DIAL]
Rotate to set the frequency, select a Memory
channel, a menu item, and so on.
* There are some keys and functions for only the IC-A25N
and IC-A25NE. See page 5-2 for details.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Function display
D Icon area
Icon area
Text area
Indicators
BATTERY INDICATOR
Displays the battery status.
Battery
status
Indication
(Li-ion
battery pack)
Indication
(Alkaline
batteries)
Full Mid
Charging
required
Battery
exhausted
Charging
GROUP/MEMORY INDICATOR
Displays the selected group and channel in the
Memory mode.
Icons
FUNCTION ICON
Displayed for 3 seconds when you push [F] to use
secondary functions assigned to a key.
RX/TX ICON
Displayed while receiving or transmitting.
AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER ICON (p. 4-2)
Displayed when the Automatic Noise Limiter function
is ON.
VOX ICON
Displayed when the VOX function is ON.
Bluetooth® ICON (p. 10-2)
(For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE)
Displayed when a Bluetooth device is connected.
WX ICON (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C)
z “ ” is displayed when the transceiver is in the
Weather Channel Selection mode. (p. 9-3)
z Displayed when the Weather Alert function is ON.
z Blinks when a weather alert is received.
TAG ICON
Displayed when a tagged channel is selected.
DUPLEX ICON (p. 9-4)
(For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE)
Displayed when an NAV band frequency is selected
with duplex setting* is ON, or duplex channel is
selected.
*([MENU] > Radio Settings > Duplex Set) (p. 11-6)
D Text area
z Displays the selected frequency, channel type,
channel name, Priority channel, and so on.
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Section 3
BATTERY CHARGING
Battery charger ...................................................................... 3-2
Battery case ...........................................................................3-2
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BATTERY CHARGING
Battery charger
You can charge the supplied battery pack using the
supplied battery changer and power adapter.
z Charging time: approximately 3 hours.
L You can also use the optional CP-20 cigarette lighter cable,
instead of the supplied battery charger and power adapter.
Turn OFF [ ]
Battery pack
CP-20
To a cigarette
lighter socket
Power
adapter*
Battery
charger*
* May not be supplied, or the shape may be different,
depending on the transceiver version.
NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the rst time,
the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation.
Battery case
When using the supplied battery case*, install 6 × AA
(LR6) size Alkaline batteries, as shown below.
CAUTION:
• NEVER incinerate used battery cells since internal
battery gas may cause them to rupture.
• NEVER expose a detached battery case to water.
If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry
before using it.
• NEVER use batteries whose insulated cover is
damaged.
NOTE:
• When installing the batteries, make sure they are
all the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not
mix new and old batteries together.
• Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to
occasionally clean them.
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Section 4
BASIC OPERATIONS
Receiving and transmitting ..................................................4-2
Setting the frequency ............................................................4-2
D
Receiving ..............................................................................4-2
D
Adjusting the squelch level ....................................................4-2
D
Using the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function ................4-2
D
Transmitting ...........................................................................4-2
D
Selecting the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency..................4-3
Selecting the Recall channels .............................................. 4-3
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Receiving and transmitting
D Setting the frequency
L If the transceiver is in the Memory mode, push [CLR] to
exit the Memory mode.
z Use the keypad to set the frequency.
Using dial:
1. Push [F] and then rotate [DIAL] to set the MHz
digit.
• “ ” is displayed while setting the MHz digit.
2. Within 3 seconds*, Push [F] again, and then rotate
[DIAL] to set the kHz digit.
• “ ” disappears.*
* “
Selecting a Memory channel
1. Push [MR] to enter the Memory mode.
2. Rotate [DIAL], or use the keypad to select a
” automatically disappears in 3 seconds after [F] is
pushed, or set the MHz digit.
• The selected group and channel are displayed.
• Example:
channel.
TIP: To change the selected group:
1. Push [F], and then push [GROUP] to display
the “Group List” screen.
D Adjusting the squelch level
z Push [SQL∫] or [SQL√] to adjust the squelch level
until the noise just disappears, when no signal is
received.
• The adjustment screen is displayed while adjusting.
D Using the Automatic Noise Limiter
(ANL) function
The function reduces noise components in the
received signal, such as those caused by engine
ignition systems.
z Push [F], and then push [ANL] to turn the function
ON or OFF.
• “ANL” is displayed.
D Transmitting
z Hold down [PTT], and then speak at your normal
voice level.
• “TX” is displayed.
2. Rotate [DIAL], to select a group, and then
push [ENT].
D Receiving
When receiving a signal, “RX” is displayed and audio
is heard.
L Rotate volume control knob to adjust the audio output
level.
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BASIC OPERATION
Selecting the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency
In case of emergency, you can immediately select the
121.5 MHz emergency frequency.
z Push [F], and then push [121.5] to select the
emergency frequency.
L Push [CLR] to return to the previously selected
frequency.
Selecting the Recall channels
The transceiver stores the previously selected
frequencies in the “Recall CH.” You can easily select
them without rotating [DIAL] or accessing memory.
1. Push the Directional key to display the “Recall
CH” screen.
2. Select the channel.
• The selected channel will be set in 3 seconds.
L It is not necessary to push [ENT] to select the
channel.
L Push [CLR] to return to the previously selected
frequency.
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Section 5
VOR NAVIGATION (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE)
Keys used for Navigation Function .....................................5-2
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) screen.............................5-2
Using the Omni Bearing Selector (OBS) .............................5-2
Flying to a VOR station ......................................................... 5-3
Crosschecking position .........................................................5-4
D
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