IC-A110 VHF-AM Aircraft Band Transceiver Manual

 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA110 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. FOREWORD CAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in-

struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-A110. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The explicit denitions below apply to this instruction manual. WORD RWARNING CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, re hazard or electric shock may occur. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, re or electric shock. FCC caution: Changes or modications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. i R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-

eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a power source of more than 27 V DC. Such a connection will damage the transceiver. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ruined. DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans-

mit. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 30C (22F) or above

+60C (+140F). DO NOT place unit in a non-secure place to avoid inad-

vertent use by children. DO NOT connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity. This connection will not only blow fuses but also may damage the transceiver. AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty enviro-

ments. AVOID placing the transceiver against walls. This will ob-

struct heat disspation. AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-

cohol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver sur-

faces. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating continuously for long periods. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... i CAUTIONS .............................................................................................. i TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................... ii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................... 1 3 IPanel description ............................................................................. 1 2 I Function display .................................................................................... 3 2 BASIC OPERATION ................................................................... 4 5 IPower ON ............................................................................................. 4 I Channel selection .................................................................................. 4 I Squelch function .................................................................................... 5 I Side tone function.................................................................................. 5 I LCD backlight control............................................................................. 5 I Dial select function ................................................................................ 5 3 SCAN OPERATION ................................................................... 6 7 I Scan operation ..................................................................................... 6 I On-hook scan ....................................................................................... 7 I Dualwatch ............................................................................................. 7 4 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ...................................................... 8 9 I Programming a memory channel .......................................................... 8 I Memory names...................................................................................... 9 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 10-11 I Initial set mode .............................................................................. 10-11 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION .................................... 12 13 I Rear panel and connections ............................................................... 12 I Mounting ............................................................................................. 13 I Supplied accessories........................................................................... 13 7 CLONING ...................................................................................... 14 8 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 15-16 9 OPTIONS............................................................................ 17-18 I OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER..................................................... 17-18 ii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Panel description q w e r V/M SCAN PRI SQL

!0 o i u y t q TUNING [DIAL(TS)]

Changes the operating frequency; memory channel in memory mode; set mode contents in set mode, etc. Push to toggle the dimmer control ON or OFF. Push and hold for 1 sec. to select the Tuning Step [TS]; 1 MHz or 10 kHz are available. (p. 5) e VOLUME UP [Y] DOWN [Z] KEY Adjusts the audio output level. r LOUD SPEAKER Front mounted loud speaker. w FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 3) Displays the operating frequency, memory channel name, etc. t POWER SWITCH [POWER]

Push and hold 500 m sec. to turn the power ON and OFF. The following functions are available at power ON as options:

Initial set mode (p. 10) 1 Cloning mode (p. 1d) y SQL SWITCH [SQL]

Push to turn on the squelch adjust mode. (p. 6) Push and hold this switch for 1 sec. to turn ON/OFF the ex-

ternal speaker output. (p. 4) u PRIORITY SWITCH [PRI]

Push to select priority channel. (p. 11) Pr appears on the display. i SCAN SWITCH [SCAN]

Starts and stops the scan function:

VFO mode: VFO scan function. Memory mode: Memory channel scan function. (p. 6) Push and hold this switch for 5 sec. to set the displayed channel as a memory lock-out channel. (p. 8) LOCK OUT appears on the display. o VFO/MEMORY SWITCH [V/M]/[MW]

Push to toggle the VFO mode or the Memory mode. (p. 4) X and memory channel number appear when memory mode is selected. The transceiver has 20 memory channels. When VFO mode is selected;

Push and hold this switch for 5 sec. to program the VFO frequency to memory channel. (p. 8) PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 When Memory mode is selected;

Push and hold this switch for 5 sec. to turn the Memory name write mode ON.

!0 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connects the supplied microphone or optional. NEVER connect other microphones. The pin assignments may be different and the transceiver may be damaged. MICROPHONE The supplied microphone has a PTT switch and a cradle. The following functions are available when the microphone is taken off from the hook or put back on hook:

Automatic scan starts when putting on hook. (p. 7) Automatic scan stops when taken off hook. (p. 7) NOTE: Optional functions vary with transceiver version. In this manual, optional functions are indicated by Please contact your dealer for details. Icon. 2 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display

q w e r t Appears while transmitting. y FREQUENCY DISPLAY (p. 11) Shows the operating frequency. Shows the channel name when the memory name function is selected. (p. 10)

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y u VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS Shows the AF volume level(while receiving). o i u q MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 5) Appears when memory mode is selected. w DUALWATCH INDICATOR (p. 7) Indicates when the dualwatch function is activated. e SCAN INDICATOR (p. 8) Indicates when the scan function is selected. r BUSY INDICATOR (p. 6) BUSY appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. (p. 6) t TX INDICATOR (p. 5) 3 i SET MODE INDICATOR Appears when the Initial set mode is selected. (p. 12)

!0 LOCK OUT INDICATOR Appears when the channel is set as a LOCK OUT chan-

nel. (p. 10)

!1 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR Indicates the selected memory channel number Pr appears when the priority channel is selected.

*NOTE: The VFO/memory switch [V/M] and the memory write switch [M/W] functions may not be available de-

pending on version. I Power ON q Push [POWER] to turn power ON. w Operate the transceiver as indicated in the following sec-

tions. e Select the desired memory channel (or VFO frequency) appears and audio is emit-

with the [V/M] keys. When receiving a signal, ted from the speaker. Further adjustment of audio level may be necessary at this point. Push [SQL] to adjust the squelch level. (p. 6) Push and hold the tuning dial for 1 sec. to select the [TS], each push increments/decrements to the frequency are either 10 kHz or 1 MHz. (p. 7) r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi-

crophone. Transmit indicator lights. t Release [PTT] to receive. BASIC OPERATION 2 I Channel selction VFO/Memory selection q Push [V/M] to select memory mode or VFO mode. Rotate the dial to select a de-

sired frequency/channel. w During memory mode opera-

tion, push [V/M] key to trans-

fer the memory contents to VFO. Push [V/M] to select VFO mode. NOTE: Only frequency data is transferred even if the mem-

ory channel has a memory name. External speaker output control External speaker output can be turned OFF, if desired. q Push and hold [SQL] for 1 sec. w Rotate the dial to select SP OFF. e Push [SQL] to turn to the previous mode. NOTE: This function avail-

able external speaker only. 4 2 BASIC OPERATION I Squelch function The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired noise while receiving no signal. D Setting the squelch level q Push [SQL] to turn the level adjusting mode ON. w Turn the tuning [DIAL] to select the squelch level. SQ 01 is loose squelch and SQ 25 is tight squelch. (Ini-

tial level is SQ 01) SQ 01 indicates that the squelch circuit is turned off. appears on the display. e Push [SQL] to return to regular operation. I Side tone function When using an optional headset, such as those from the David Clark Co. via the OPC-871 HEAD SET ADAPTOR, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. (p. 17) I LCD backlight control The backlight of the can be set OFF, Low or High. Push [DIAL] to toggle the backlight control; OFF, Low or High are available. 5 I Dial select function Use the dial select function to adjust the tuning behavior of the [DIAL] keysuse 1 MHz tuning when you want to change the frequency in large increments; use regular tuning (25 kHz or 8.33* kHz) when you want to change the frequency in smaller increments. q Push [V/M] to select VFO mode. w Push and hold [DIAL(TS)] for 1 sec. to select the desired tuning increment. 1 MHz tuning or regular tuning steps can be se-

lected. (see diagrams at right) e Push and hold [DIAL(TS)] for 1 sec. to return to normal op-

eration. 1 MHz tuning selected Regular tuning selected NOTE: Large tuning steps should be used only when you want to change the frequency in large increments. Please select regular tuning steps for normal operation. I Scan operation q Push [V/M] to select memory mode or VFO mode, if nec-

essary. MR appears on the memory mode. w Make sure the squelch level is set to the threshold point. Set a squelch level (01 to 25) where the noise is muted. e Push [SCAN] to start scan. To change the scan direction, turn [DIAL]. SCAN (or P SCAN) ashes while scaning. r Push [SCAN] again to stop the scan. NOTE: Normal scan or Priority scan is pre-programmed by cloning. Please ask your dealer or system operator for details. NORMAL SCAN Memory lock scan Repeatedly scans memory channels except skip (lockout) channels. SKIP Mch 1 Mch 2*

Mch 3 Mch 20 250 msec.

*: Lockout ch SCAN OPERATION 3 VFO scan Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entir band. Scan step is minimum channel spacing. (eg 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz) PRIORITY SCAN Priority memory scan While scaning on a memory mode, priority watch checks for a signal on the selected priority channel every 250 m sec except lockout channel. lowest frequency Start highest frequency Scan Jump 250 msec. 250 msec. Priority ch SKIP Mch 1 Mch 2*

Mch 3 Mch 20

*: Lockout ch 6 3 SCAN OPERATION I Onhook scan Onhook scan (Hanger scan) is available when taking the mi-

crophone from its hanger (offhook) and /or returning it into the hanger (onhook). q Push [SCAN] to start scanning. w When receiving a signal, scan pauses until the signal dis-

appears. You can converse by taking the microphone from the hook. e Place the microphone on the hook to restart scanning. r Scan restarts 2 sec. after the signal disappears even if you did not converse the station. When you take the microphone during the scan operation. In VFO scan; scan resumes promptly to frequency. In memory scan; scan resumes promptly to memory channel. In priority memory scan; scan resumes to priority channel, NOTE: Be sure to connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicles ground for on/off hook microphone functions. (p. 12) 7 I Dualwatch Dualwatch monitors priority channel while you are receiving an other channel (VFO or memory channel). If a signal is received on pri-

ority channel, dualwatch pauses on priority channel until the signal dissappears. To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch, push and hold PTT. 250 msec. Priority channel 5 sec. VFO frequency or memory channel Operation q Select the desired operating channel (VFO or Memory channel). w Push and hold [PRI] for 1 sec. to start dualwatch. P blinks during dualwatch. e To cancel dualwatch, push [PRI] again. MEMORY PROGRAMMING 4 I Programming a memory channel D Setting lockout channels In order to speed up the scan interval, you can set memory channels you dont wish to be scanned as lockout channels. The transceiver has 20 memory channels for storage of often

-used frequencies. q Push [V/M] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Turns the [DIAL] to select the desired frequency. Push [DIAL/TS] one or more times to use the dial select function, if desired. e Push [V/M] for 5 sec. to enter memory programming mode. and memory channel number appear. MR r Turn the [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel number. t Push [V/M] for 1 sec. to pro-

gram the information into the channel and return to VFO mode. Push [SQL] for 1 sec. to clear the memory information. q Push [V/M] to select memory mode, if necessary. MR appears. w Turn the [DIAL] to select a memory channel to set as a lockout channel. e Push [SCAN] for 5 sec. to toggle the lockout setting ON/OFF. LOCK OUT appears when the channel is set as a lockout channel. Memory channel 8 is set as lockout channel.

*NOTE: The VFO/memory switch [V/M] and the memory write switch [M/W] functions may not be available de-

pending on version. 8 4 MEMORY PROGRAMMING I Memory names Programming memory names q Select the memory channel to be programmed:

Push [V/M] to select memory mode. Turns [DIAL] to select the memory channel. w Push [V/M] for 5 sec. to enter memory name writing mode. The rst character of the name ashes. e Turns the [DIAL] as many times as necessary to enter the desired name. To erase a character, overwrite with a space (displayed as _). To move the cursor forwards or backwards, use [Y] or [Z]. Push [SQL] for 2 sec. to erase all characters. r Push [SCAN/MW] for 2 sec. to input the set name. Flashing stops. Memory channels can be programmed with names of up to 7 characters in length. When no name is programmed, the display shows the operating frequency.

[EXAMPLE]: Setting the name to TOWER 2 NOTE: Push PTT switch to abort the programming memory name. The following characters can be used in names:

0 to 9, A to Z (capitals), (space), $, %, , (, ),

, +, ,

, , /, <, =, >, ?, @, [, \, ], ^, _ and `. V/M for 5 sec.

+

or V/M for 1 sec. 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS 5 D Beep tones ON/OFF Confirmation beep tones nor-

mally sound when you push a key. These can be turned ON or OFF as you prefer. D Side tones ON/OFF When using an optional headset such as those from the David Clark Co. via the adapter, the transceiver outputs your trans-

mitted voice to the headset for monitoring. Optional OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER is required. I Initial set mode Initial 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. D Entering initial set mode q While pushing and holding [V/M] + [TS(DIAL)], push

[POWER] sw to turn power ON. The transceiver enters initial set mode and MN, BP, ST or PR (p. 11) appears on the display. w Push [TS(DIAL)] to select the desired item as described below and at right. e Turn [DIAL(TS)] to select the desired condition. r Push [SCAN] to exit initial set mode and select the previous operating mode. D Memory names This item allows you to display a memory name instead of fre-

quency. When a memory channel has not been programmed with a name, frequency indication appears instead. 10 5 OTHER FUNCTION D Priority channel The priority channel is used to store your most often-used channel for quick recall. In addition the priority channel is monitored during priority scan modes. The default setting for the priority channel will differ depending on pre-programming. tion. Push [PRI] to toggle the priority channel mode or previous mode. Setting the priority channel q While pushing and holding

[V/M] and [DIAL(TS)], push

[POWER] to turn the power ON. The transceiver enters initial set mode. w Push [TS(DIAL)] to select the priority channel set mode. e Select the desired channel number as a priority channel or OFF with [DIAL]. r Push [POWER] to turn power OFF. NEVER select the blank memory channel as the priority channel. In such case priority automatically sets to OFF posi-

11 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 I Rear panel and connections Antenna External speaker jack OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER (Option) red: , Supplied DC power cable black: . 12 V or 24 V Battery q Connects to an antenna. Ask your dealer about antenna selection and best installa-

tion location. w MICROPHONE HANGER Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicles ground for hanger scan function when hanging or releasing the microphone. e DC POWER RECEPTACLE Connects to a 12 or 24 V DC battery. Pay attention to po-

larities. NEVER connect to a over 27 V battery. This could damage the transceiver. r EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connect a 4 ,10 W (Max.) external speaker, if desired. CAUTION : Be sur to use the external speakers power input rating more than 10 W, other wise the speaker dam-

age may occur. t OPTIONAL HEADSET ADAPTER (OPC-871) Connect an optional headset. (See p. 17) 12 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Mounting I Supplied accessories Flat washer Spring washer 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 When using self-tapping screws 9 0 A B The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. Please read the fol-

lowing instructions carefully. Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws

(M5 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90 to your line of sight when operating. q Microphone . 1. w Microphone hanger and screw set . 1 set e Microphone cable . 1 r DC power cable (OPC-344) . 1 t Mounting bracket . 1 y Bracket bolts . 4 u Mounting screws (M5 12) . 4 i Self-tapping screws (M5 20) . 4 o Flat washers . 4

!0 Spring washers . 4

!1 Nuts

. 4

!2 Fuses (10 A) . 2 13 CLONING 7 D Data cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver, or, data from PC to a transceiver using the optional CS-A110 cloning software.

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D Cloning using PC Data can be cloned to and from a PC (IBM compatible) using the optional CS-A110 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional OPC-

478 CLONING CABLE+ OPC-592 CLONING CABLE ADAPTER. Consult the CS-A110 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP message for details. D Transceiver to transceiver cloning q Connect the OPC-591 CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs to the [MIC] jack of the master and slave transceivers. The master transceiver is used to send data to the slave trans-

D Cloning error When the display at right ap-

pears, a cloning error has oc-

curred. In this case, both transceivers automatically return to the clone standby condition and cloning must be repeated. ceiver. w While pushing and holding [Y] + [Z] + [V/M], push

[POWER] ON to enter cloning mode (master transceiver onlypower ON only for slave transceiver). CLONE appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby condition. e Push [POWER] on the mas-

ter transceiver. CL-OUT appears in the master transceivers display. CL-IN appears automati-

cally in the slave trans-

ceivers display. e When cloning is nished, turn power OFF, then ON again to exit cloning mode. 14 8 SPECIFICATIONS D General Frequency coverage Channel spacing Mode Number of memory channels : 20 Acceptable power supply Usable temp. range Frequency stability Current drain (at 13.75 V DC):

: 118 to 136.975 MHz

: 25 kHz or 25/8.33 kHz

: AM (6K00A3E)

: 13.75 V or 27.5 V DC

(negative ground)

: 30C to +60C

: 5 ppm Tx Rx Antenna impedance Dimensions

(projections not incl.) Weight D Transmitter Output power 5 A (at max. power) 4 A ( at AF max.) 0.5 A (at STAND BY)

: 50 (nominal)

: 150 (W) 50 (H) 180 (D) mm 529/32(W) 131/32(H) 73/32(D) in

: 1.5 Kg; 3 lb 5 oz Modulation Modulation limiting Audio harmonic distortion : Less than 10 %

: 36 W (pep) 9 W (carrier) typical

: Last Stage modulation

: 70 to 100 %

(at 85 % modulation) Hum and noise ratio Spurious emissions

: More than 40 dB

: 16dBm or less 15 D Receiver Receive system Intermediate frequencies Sensitivity (at 6dB S/N) Squelch sensitivity

(at threshold) Selectivity 25 kHz ch. spacing 8.33 k Hz ch. spacing Spurious response rejc, Audio output power Side tone Noise and hum Audio output imoedance

: Double conversion superheterodyne 38.85 MHz

: 1st 2nd 450 kHz

: Less than 1 V (pd)

: Less than 0.3 V (pd)

: More than 8 kHz (at 6 dB) Less than 17 kHz (at 40 dB) Less than 25 kHz (at 60 dB) More than 2.778 kHz (at 6 dB) Less than 7.37 kHz (at 60 dB)

: More than 74 dB

: More than 10 W (at 13.75 V DC with 8 load 60 % MOD. 10%

distortion) More than 100 mW (with 500 load 60% MOD. 10 % distortion)

: More than 25 dB

: 8 or with 500 All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Channel spacing: 25 kHz (Actual frequency is displaied.) Channel spacing: 8.33/ 25 kHz auto selection mode SPECIFICATIONS (VFO CHANNEL ID LIST) 8 Operating Freq. Channel spacing

(MHz) 118.0000 118.0250 118.0500 118.0750 118.1000 etc

(kHz) 25 25 25 25 25 Channel ID

(Displaied Freq.) 118.000 118.025 118.050 118.075 118.100 Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz (Europe version only) Operating Freq. Channel spacing

(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 118.1000 etc

(kHz) 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 Channel ID

(Displaied Freq.) 118.005 118.010 118.015 118.030 118.035 118.040 118.055 118.060 118.065 118.080 118.085 118.090 118.105 Operating Freq. Channel spacing

(MHz) 118.0000 118.0000 118.0083 118.0167 118.0250 118.0250 118.0333 118.0417 118.0500 118.0500 118.0583 118.0667 118.0750 118.0750 118.0833 118.0917 118.1000 118.1000 etc

(kHz) 25 8.33 8.33 8.33 25 8.33 8.33 8.33 25 8.33 8.33 8.33 25 8.33 8.33 8.33 25 8.33 Channel ID

(Displaied Freq.) 118.000 118.005 118.010 118.015 118.020 118.030 118.035 118.040 118.050 118.055 118.060 118.065 118.070 118.080 118.085 118.090 118.100 118.105 16 9 OPTIONS D Other options OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER (See right.) CS-A110 CLONING SOFTWARE Provides quick and easy programming of items, including pri-

vate channels, scan settings, etc., via an IBM compatible PC (Microsoft Windows 95/95) to transceiver. OPC-478 CLONING CABLE OPC-592 CLONING CABLE ADAPTOR These three components work as one set and provide a quick and easy programming of items, including memory channels, memory names and set mode contents, etc. via a PC. OPC-591 CLONING CABLE Cloning cable for transceiver to transceiver. Very convenient when programing cloning process. Allows transfer of pro-

grammed contents from one transceiver to another. I OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER

(option) When using an optional headset, such as those from the David Clark Co. via the adapter, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. (pgs. 5, 10) D Connection PTT switch Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm diameter plug, if re-

quired. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarkes of Microsoft Cor-

poration in the U.S.A. and other countries. 17 HEADSET

(Must be purchased separately.) OPTIONS 10 D The optional OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER install as follows. q Turns the power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable. wUnscrew the 4 screws, then remove the bottom cover. (Fig. 1) e Insert the connector as shown below. (Fig. 2) e Mount the phone plug attachment together with the mo-

bile mounting bracket with 2 supplied screws. (Fig. 3) Use the upper side mounting hole. You can mount the attachment on either side of the transceiver. Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 2 Bent the plastic dust cover be-

fore install the strain relief into the notch. 18 A-5616?-1EX Printed in Japan 1999 Icom Inc. 6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0004 Japan