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
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
before using the transceiver. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-
eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in- volume level or discontinue use.
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-A110. 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.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is
The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will
be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any
WORD DEFINITION
protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be
Personal injury, re hazard or electric shock
RWARNING may occur. ruined.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
NOTE of personal injury, re or electric shock.
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.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
porated (Japan) in the United states, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, DO NOT place unit in a non-secure place to avoid inad-
Spain, Russia and/or other countries. vertent use by children.
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans- FOREWORD ........................................................................................... i
mit. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... i
CAUTIONS .............................................................................................. i
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................... ii
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................ 1–3
in areas with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above ■ Panel description .............................................................................. 1–2
+60°C (+140°F). ■ Function display .................................................................................... 3
2 BASIC OPERATION ................................................................... 4 –5
■ Power ON ............................................................................................. 4
AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty envi- ■ Channel selection .................................................................................. 4
■ Squelch function .................................................................................... 5
ronments.
■ Side tone function.................................................................................. 5
■ LCD backlight control ............................................................................ 5
AVOID placing the transceiver against walls. This will ob- ■ Dial select function ................................................................................ 5
3 SCAN OPERATION ..................................................................... 6–7
struct heat dissipation. ■ Scan operation ..................................................................................... 6
■ On-hook scan ....................................................................................... 7
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al- ■ Dualwatch ............................................................................................. 7
4 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ........................................................ 8–9
cohol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver sur- ■ Programming a memory channel .......................................................... 8
faces. ■ Memory names...................................................................................... 9
5 OTHER FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 10–11
■ Initial set mode ................................................................................... 10
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ..................................... 12–13
operating continuously for long periods. ■ Rear panel and connections ............................................................... 12
■ Mounting ............................................................................................. 13
■ Supplied accessories........................................................................... 13
7 CLONING ...................................................................................... 14
8 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 15–16
FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not 9 OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER........................................ 17–18
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to ■ OPC-871 Headset adapter .................................................................. 17
10 OPTIONS ................................................................................ 19
operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. 11 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ...................................... 20
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 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Panel description
q w e r

V/M SCAN PRI SQL

!0 o i u y t

q TUNING [DIAL(TS)] e VOLUME UP [Y] DOWN [Z] KEY

➥ Changes the operating frequency; memory channel in Adjusts the audio output level.
memory mode; set mode contents in set mode, etc.
➥ Push to toggle the dimmer control OFF, Low and High. r LOUD SPEAKER
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select the Tuning Step [TS]; Front mounted loud speaker.
1 MHz or 10 kHz are available. (p. 5)
t POWER SWITCH [POWER]
w FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 3)
Push and hold 500 m sec. to turn the power ON and OFF.
Displays the operating frequency, memory channel name, etc. ➥ The following functions are available at power ON as options:
• Initial set mode (p. 10)
• Cloning mode (p. 14)
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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

y SQL SWITCH [SQL] !0 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR

➥ Push to turn on the squelch adjust mode. (p. 6) Connects the supplied microphone or optional.
➥ Push and hold this switch for 1 sec. to turn ON/OFF the NEVER connect other microphones. The pin assignments
both internal and external speaker output. (p. 4) may be different and the transceiver may be damaged.

u PRIORITY SWITCH [PRI] MICROPHONE

Push to select priority channel. (p. 11) The supplied microphone has a PTT switch and a cradle. The
• “Pr” appears on the display. following functions are available when the microphone is
taken off from the hook or put back on hook:
i SCAN SWITCH [SCAN] ➥ Automatic scan starts when putting on hook. (p. 7)
➥ Starts and stops the scan function: ➥ Automatic scan stops when taken off hook. (p. 7)
• 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;
NOTE: Optional functions vary with transceiver version.
•Push and hold this switch for 5 sec. to program the VFO fre-
quency to memory channel. (p. 8) In this manual, optional functions are indicated by
➥When Memory mode is selected; “ ” Icon.
• Push and hold this switch for 5 sec. to turn the “Memory name
Please contact your dealer for details.
write mode” ON.
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 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display t TX INDICATOR (p. 5)

Appears while transmitting.
q w e r t
y FREQUENCY DISPLAY (p. 11)
➥Shows the operating frequency.
➥Shows the channel name when the memory name function
is selected. (p. 10)
!1 y
u VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS
➥ Shows the AF volume level(while receiving).

i SET MODE INDICATOR

o i u ➥ Appears when the Initial set mode is selected. (p. 12)

q MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 5) o LOCK OUT INDICATOR

Appears when memory mode is selected. ➥ Appears when the channel is set as a ‘LOCK OUT’ chan-
nel. (p. 8)
w DUALWATCH INDICATOR (p. 7)
Indicates when the dualwatch function is activated. !0 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR
➥ Indicates the selected memory channel number
e SCAN INDICATOR (p. 8) ➥ ‘Pr’ appears when the priority channel is selected.
Indicates when the scan function is selected.

r BUSY INDICATOR (p. 6)

“BUSY” appears when receiving a signal or when the *NOTE: The VFO/memory switch [V/M] and the memory
squelch is open. (p. 6) write switch [M/W] functions may not be available de-
pending on version.

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 BASIC OPERATION 2
■ Power ON ■ Channel selection
q Push [POWER] to turn power ON. ï 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-
w Operate the transceiver as indicated in the following sec- tion, push [V/M] key to trans-
tions. fer the memory contents to
e Select the desired memory channel (or VFO frequency) VFO.
with the [V/M] keys. • Push [V/M] to select VFO
• When receiving a signal, appears and audio is emit- mode.
ted from the speaker.
• Further adjustment of audio level may be necessary at this point. NOTE: Only frequency data is transferred even if the
• Push [SQL] to adjust the squelch level. (p. 6) memory channel has a memory name.
• Push and hold the tuning dial for 1 sec. to select the [TS], each
push increments/decrements to the frequency are either 10 kHz ï External speaker output control
or 1 MHz. (p. 7) External speaker output can be turned OFF, if desired.
r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi- q Push and hold [SQL] for 1 sec.
crophone. w Rotate the dial to select “SP OFF”.
• Transmit indicator lights.
e Push [SQL] to turn to the previous mode.
t Release [PTT] to receive.
NOTE: This function avail-
able for both internal and ex-
ternal speakers.

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 2 BASIC OPERATION

■ Squelch function ■ Dial select function

The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired Use the dial select function to adjust the tuning behavior of
noise while receiving no signal. the [DIAL] keys—use 1 MHz tuning when you want to change
D Setting the squelch level the frequency in large increments; use regular tuning (25 kHz
q Push [SQL] to turn the level adjusting mode ON. or 8.33* kHz) when you want to change the frequency in
w Turn the tuning [DIAL] to select the squelch level. smaller increments. *Except USA version
• ‘SQ 01’ is loose squelch and ‘SQ 25’ is tight squelch. (Ini-
tial level is ‘SQ 01’) q Push [V/M] to select VFO
• ‘SQ 01’ indicates that the squelch circuit is turned off. mode.
•“ ” appears on the display. w Push and hold [DIAL(TS)] for
e Push [SQL] to return to regular operation. 1 sec. to select the desired
1 MHz tuning selected
tuning increment.

■ Side tone function • 1 MHz tuning or regular

tuning steps can be se-
When using an optional headset, such as those from the lected. (see diagrams at
David Clark Co. via the OPC-871 HEAD SET ADAPTOR, the right)
transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for e Push and hold [DIAL(TS)] for
Regular tuning selected
monitoring. (p. 17) 1 sec. to return to normal op-
eration.

■ LCD backlight control

NOTE: Large tuning steps should be used only when you
The backlight of the can be set OFF, Low or High.
want to change the frequency in large increments. Please
select regular tuning steps for normal operation.
➥ Push [DIAL] to toggle the backlight control; OFF, Low or
High are available.

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 SCAN OPERATION 3
■ Scan operation • VFO scan
Repeatedly scans all
q Push [V/M] to select memory mode or VFO mode, if nec- frequencies over the entire lowest
Start highest
frequency frequency
essary. band.
Scan
• “ MR ” appears on the memory mode. Scan step is minimum channel
Jump
w Make sure the squelch level is set to the threshold point. spacing. (eg 25 kHz or 8.33*
• Set a squelch level (01 to 25) where the noise is muted. kHz) *Except USA version
e Push [SCAN] to start scan.
• To change the scan direction, turn [DIAL].
• “SCAN (or P SCAN)“ flashes while scanning.
ï PRIORITY SCAN
r Push [SCAN] again to stop the scan. •Priority memory scan
250 msec.
While scanning on a memory 250 msec.
mode, priority watch checks Mch 1
NOTE: Normal scan or Priority scan is pre-programmed
Priority SKIP Mch 2*
by cloning. Please ask your dealer or system operator for for a signal on the selected ch Mch 3
details. priority channel every 250 m
sec except lockout channel. Mch 20

*: Lockout ch

ï NORMAL SCAN Mch 1

•Memory lock scan Mch 2* SKIP
Repeatedly scans memory Mch 3
channels except skip (lockout)
channels. Mch 20
250 msec. *: Lockout ch

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 3 SCAN OPERATION

■ On–hook scan ■ Dualwatch

On–hook scan (Hanger scan) is available when taking the mi- Dualwatch monitors priority channel while you are receiving
crophone from its hanger (off–hook) and /or returning it into an other channel (VFO or memory channel).
the hanger (on–hook).
q Push [SCAN] to start scanning. • If a signal is received on pri-
w When receiving a signal, scan pauses until the signal dis- ority channel, dualwatch 250 msec. 5 sec.
appears. pauses on priority channel VFO
frequency
➥ • You can converse by taking the microphone from the until the signal disappears. Priority or
channel memory
hook. • To transmit on the selected channel
e Place the microphone on the hook to restart scanning. channel during dualwatch,
r Scan restarts 2 sec. after the signal disappears even if you push and hold PTT.
did not converse the station.

When you take the microphone during the scan operation. ï Operation
➥ • In VFO scan; scan resumes promptly to frequency.
q Select the desired operating channel (VFO or Memory
➥ • In memory scan; scan resumes promptly to memory
channel).
channel.
w Push and hold [PRI] for 1 sec. to start dualwatch.
➥ • In priority memory scan; scan resumes to priority channel,
‘P’ blinks during dualwatch.
e To cancel dualwatch, push [PRI] again.
NOTE: Be sure to connect the supplied microphone
hanger to the vehicle’s ground for on/off hook microphone
functions. (p. 12)

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 MEMORY PROGRAMMING 4
■ Programming a memory D Setting lock out channels
In order to speed up the scan interval, you can set memory
channel channels you don’t wish to be scanned as lock out channels.

The transceiver has 20 memory channels for storage of often

q Push [V/M] to select memory mode, if necessary.
-used frequencies. • “ MR ” appears.
q Push [V/M] to select VFO w Turn the [DIAL] to select a memory channel to set as a lock
mode, if necessary. out channel.
w Turns the [DIAL] to select the e Push [SCAN] for 5 sec. to toggle the lock out setting
desired frequency. ON/OFF.
• Push [DIAL/TS] one or more • “LOCK OUT” appears when the
times to use the dial select channel is set as a lock out
function, if desired. channel.
e Push [V/M] for 5 sec. to enter
memory programming mode.
Memory channel 8 is set
• “ MR ” and memory channel
as lock out channel.
number appear.
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. *NOTE: The VFO/memory switch [V/M] and the memory
write switch [M/W] functions may not be available de-
pending on version.

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 4 MEMORY PROGRAMMING

■ Memory names
ï Programming memory names NOTE: •Push PTT switch to abort the programming memory
q Select the memory channel to be programmed: name.
➥ Push [V/M] to select memory mode.
➥ Turns [DIAL] to select the memory channel. • The following characters can be used in names:
w Push [V/M] for 5 sec. to enter memory name writing mode. ➥ 0 to 9, A to Z (capitals), (space), $, %, ’, (, ), ✽, +, “ ,
• The first character of the name flashes. ”, –, /, <, =, >, ?, @, [, \, ], ^, _ and `.
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”

V/M for 5 sec. + or V/M for 1 sec.

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 OTHER FUNCTIONS 5
■ Initial set mode D Beep tones ON/OFF
Confirmation beep tones nor-
Initial set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to mally sound when you push a
set seldom-changed settings. In this way you can “customize” key. These can be turned ON or
transceiver operations to suit your preferences and operating OFF as you prefer.
style.

D Entering initial set mode

q While pushing and holding [V/M] + [TS(DIAL)], push
[POWER] sw to turn power ON. D Side tones ON/OFF
• The transceiver enters initial set mode and “MN”, “BP”, “ST” or When using an optional headset
“PR” (p. 11) appears on the display. such as those from the David
w Push [TS(DIAL)] to select the Clark Co. via the adapter, the
desired item as described transceiver outputs your trans-
below and at right. mitted voice to the headset for
e Turn [DIAL(TS)] to select the monitoring.
desired condition. • Optional OPC-871 HEADSET
r Push [SCAN] to exit initial set ADAPTER is required.
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.

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 5 OTHER FUNCTION

D Priority channel • Setting the priority channel

The priority channel is used to store your most often-used q While pushing and holding [V/M] and [DIAL(TS)], push
channel for quick recall. In addition the priority channel is [POWER] to turn the power ON.
• The transceiver enters initial set mode.
monitored during priority scan modes. The default setting for
w Push [TS(DIAL)] to select
the priority channel will differ depending on pre-programming.
the priority channel set
➥ Push [PRI] to toggle the prior- mode.
ity channel mode or previous e Select the desired channel
mode. number as a priority chan-
nel 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-
tion.

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 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6
■ Rear panel and connections
Antenna

› External speaker jack ⁄

fi
OPC-871 HEADSET
ADAPTER (Option)
‹ red: +

Supplied DC
power cable black: _ 12 V or 24 V
Battery

q Connects to an antenna larities. NEVER connect to a over 27 V battery. This could

Ask your dealer about antenna selection and best installa- damage the transceiver.
tion location. (Standard 50 Ω antenna with a SWR <3.0) r EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
w MICROPHONE HANGER Connect an 8 Ω,10 W (Max.) external speaker, if desired.
Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’s CAUTION : Be sure to use the external speaker’s power
ground for hanger scan function when hanging or releas- input rating more than 10 W, other wise the speaker dam-
ing the microphone. age may occur.
e DC POWER RECEPTACLE t OPC-871 OPTIONAL HEADSET ADAPTER
Connects to a 12 or 24 V DC battery. Pay attention to po- Connect an optional headset. (See p. 17)

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 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION

■ Mounting ■ Supplied accessories

Flat washer q w r
e

Spring washer

t
y
u

When using !2
o !0 !1
self-tapping screws

The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver q Microphone ………………………………………………………… 1
allows overhead or dashboard mounting. Please read the fol- w Microphone hanger and screw set …………………………… 1 set
lowing instructions carefully. e Microphone cable ………………………………………………… 1
r DC power cable (OPC-344) ……………………………………… 1
• Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws t Mounting bracket …………………………………………………… 1
(M5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and y Bracket bolts ………………………………………………………… 4
u Mounting screws (M5 × 12) ……………………………………… 4
can support more than 5 kg.
i Self-tapping screws (M5 × 20) …………………………………… 4
• Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is
o Flat washers ………………………………………………………… 4
at 90 ˚ to your line of sight when operating.
!0 Spring washers …………………………………………………… 4
!1 Nuts ………………………………………………………………… 4
!2 Fuses (10 A) ………………………………………………………… 2

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 CLONING 7
D Data cloning
Cloning allows you to quickly and easily
] D Cloning using PC
Data can be cloned to and from a PC (IBM compatible) using
transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to the optional CS-A110 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional OPC-
another transceiver, or, data from PC to a transceiver using 478 CLONING CABLE+ OPC-592 CLONING CABLE ADAPTER. Consult the
the optional CS-A110 cloning software. CS-A110 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP message for details.

D Transceiver to transceiver cloning D Cloning error

q Connect the OPC-591 CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs to When the display at right ap-
the [MIC] jack of the master and slave transceivers. pears, a cloning error has oc-
• The master transceiver is used to send data to the slave trans- curred.
ceiver.
w While pushing and holding [Y] + [Z] + [V/M], push In this case, both transceivers automatically return to the
[POWER] ON to enter cloning mode (master transceiver clone standby condition and cloning must be repeated.
only—power 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 transceiver’s display.
• “CL-IN” appears automati-
cally in the slave trans-
ceiver’s display.
e When cloning is finished, turn
power OFF, then ON again to
exit cloning mode.
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 8 SPECIFICATIONS

D General D Receiver
• Frequency coverage : 118 to 136.975 MHz • Receive system : Double conversion
• Channel spacing : 25 kHz or 25/8.33* kHz superheterodyne
• Mode : AM (6K00A3E) • Intermediate frequencies : 1st 38.85 MHz
• Number of memory channels : 20 2nd 450 kHz
• Acceptable power supply : 13.75* V or 27.5* V DC •Sensitivity (at 6dB S/N) : Less than 1 µV (pd)
(negative ground) *Automatic selection • Squelch sensitivity : Less than 0.35 µV (pd)
• Usable temp. range : –30˚C to +60˚C (at threshold)
• Frequency stability : ±5 ppm • Selectivity
• Current drain (at 13.75 V DC): 25 kHz ch. spacing : More than ±8 kHz (at –6 dB)
Tx 5 A (max.) Less than ±17 kHz (at –40 dB)
Rx 4 A ( at AF max.) Less than ±25 kHz (at –60 dB)
0.5 A (at STAND BY) 8.33* kHz ch. spacing More than ±2.778 kHz (at –6 dB)
• Dimensions : 150 (W)✕50 (H)✕180 (D) mm Less than ±7.37 kHz (at –60 dB)
(projections not incl.) 529/32(W)✕131/32(H)✕73/32(D) in • Spurious response rejc, : More than 74 dBµ
• Weight : 1.5 kg; 3 lb 5 oz • Audio output power : More than 10 W (at 13.75 V DC
with 8 Ω load 60 % MOD. 10%
D Transmitter distortion)
• Output power : 36 W (pep) typical Side tone More than 100 mW (with 500 Ω
9 W (carrier) typical load 60% MOD. 10 % distortion)
• Modulation : Last Stage modulation • Hum and noise : More than 25 dB
• Modulation limiting : 70 to 100 % • Audio output impedance : Ext. SP 8 Ω
• Audio harmonic distortion : Less than 10 % Side tone 500 Ω
(at 85 % modulation)
• Hum and noise ratio : More than 40 dB *Except USA version
• Spurious emissions : –16dBm or less
• Antenna impedance : Standard 50 Ω with SWR <3 All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or
obligation.
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 SPECIFICATIONS (VFO CHANNEL ID LIST) 8

• Channel spacing: 25 kHz (Actual frequency is displayed.) • Channel spacing: 25/8.33* kHz auto selection mode
Operating Freq. Channel spacing Channel ID
(MHz) (kHz) (Displayed Freq.)
Operating Freq. Channel spacing Channel ID
118.0000 25 118.000 (MHz) (kHz) (Displayed Freq.)
118.0250 25 118.025
118.0000 25 118.000
118.0500 25 118.050
118.0000 8.33 118.005
118.0750 25 118.075
118.0083 8.33 118.010
118.1000 25 118.100
118.0167 8.33 118.015
etc
118.0250 25 118.020
118.0250 8.33 118.030
• Channel spacing: 8.33* kHz 118.0333 8.33 118.035
118.0417 8.33 118.040
Operating Freq. Channel spacing Channel ID
118.0500 25 118.050
(MHz) (kHz) (Displayed Freq.)
118.0500 8.33 118.055
118.0000 8.33 118.005 118.0583 8.33 118.060
118.0083 8.33 118.010 118.0667 8.33 118.065
118.0167 8.33 118.015 118.0750 25 118.070
118.0250 8.33 118.030 118.0750 8.33 118.080
118.0333 8.33 118.035 118.0833 8.33 118.085
118.0417 8.33 118.040 118.0917 8.33 118.090
118.0500 8.33 118.055 118.1000 25 118.100
118.0583 8.33 118.060 118.1000 8.33 118.105
118.0667 8.33 118.065 etc
118.0750 8.33 118.080
118.0833 8.33 118.085
118.0917 8.33 118.090
118.1000 8.33 118.105
etc *Except USA version.
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 9 OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER (OPTION)

■ OPC-871 Headset adapter D Installation

The optional OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER install as
When using a headset (supplied from 3rd party) via the follows.
adapter, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the
headset for monitoring. (pgs. 5, 10) 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)
D Connection PTT switch r Mount the phone plug attachment together with the mobile
Use a PTT switch with a 3.5
mounting bracket with 2 supplied screws. (Fig. 3)
mm diameter plug, if re-
quired.

Fig. 1

HEADSET
(Must be purchased
separately.)

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 OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER (OPTION) 9

• Use the upper side mounting hole.

• You can mount the attachment on either side of the trans-
ceiver.

• Bent the plastic dust cover before install the strain relief into
the notch.

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

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 10 OPTIONS

D Other options
OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER (See pgs. 17–18)

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® 95/98) 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 programming cloning process. Allows transfer of pro-
grammed contents from one transceiver to another.

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor-
poration in the U.S.A. and other countries.
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 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 11
Your Icom radio generates RF electromag- To ensure that your exposure to RF elec-
netic energy during transmit mode. This tromagnetic energy is within the FCC al-
radio is designed for and classified as “Oc- lowable limits for occupational use, always
cupational Use Only”, meaning it must be adhere to the following guidelines:
W ARN ING used only during the course of employment C AU TIO N
by individuals aware of the hazards, and the
ways to minimize such hazards. This radio • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna at-
is NOT intended for use by the “General tached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause
Population” in an uncontrolled environment. you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is
the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or
• For compliance with FCC and Industry Canada RF Expo- an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for
sure Requirements, the transmitter antenna installation shall use with this radio.
comply with the following two conditions:
• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time
1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 0 dBi. (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time
can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to
2. The antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle
be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indica-
and kept at a distance of 38 centimeters or more between
tor” appears. You can cause the radio to transmit by press-
the transmitting antenna of this device and any persons
ing the “PTT” switch.
during operation. For small vehicle as worst case, the an-
tenna shall be located on the roof top at any place on the
centre line along the vehicle in order to achieve 38 cen- Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
timeters separation distance. In order to ensure this dis- During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy
tance is met, the installation of the antenna must be that can possibly cause interference with other devices or
mounted at least 38 centimeters away from the nearest systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in
edge of the vehicle in order to protect against exposure areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the
to bystanders. transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic ra-
diation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.

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