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    iA23 iA5 VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER INSTR UCTION MANU AL This device complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following tw o conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de vice must accept an y interf erence received, including interf erence that may cause undesired operation.[...]

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    i FOREW ORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely bef ore using the transceiver . SA VE THIS INSTR UCTION MANU AL — This in- struction manual contains impor tant operating instr uctions for the IC-A23/A5. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The e xplicit definitions belo w apply to this instruction man ual. CA UTION R W ARNING! NEVER hold the transcei[...]

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    ii etc. Therefore , be careful when carr ying with, or placing near metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc. DO NO T allow children to pla y with any radio equipment containing a transmitter . DO NO T operate the transceiv er near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an e xplosive atmosphere . A V OID using or placing the transceiv er in dire[...]

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    FOREWORD .................................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. i CA UTIONS ....................................................................................... i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.............................................[...]

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    1 1 A CCESSOR Y A TT A CHMENT D Antenna CA UTION: T r ansmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiv er . Inser t the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw do wn the antenna as shown below . Keep the jac k cover attached when jac ks are not in use to av oid bad contacts from dust and moisture. D Belt clip Conv eniently attac[...]

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    2 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION ■ P anel description e [DIAL] r [MIC/SP] w [PTT] t [ANT] !0 [CLR( DIAL/ ÙÚ) ] !1 [ANL( REC) ] !2 [BANK( PLA Y) ] !3 [FUNCTION] !4 [MR( MW) ] !5 [ENT( WX) ] q [LIGHT] y Displa y u [UP/DO WN] i [SQL( SCAN) ] Tx/Rx indicator !6 [DIGIT KEYS] o [PWR] u i !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 o !6[...]

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    3 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION q LIGHT [LIGHT] (p . 10) T ur ns the light for displa y and keypad ON or OFF . w PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 11) Push and hold to transmit; release to receive . e TUNING DIAL [DIAL] (p . 8) ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency . (def ault) ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the BANK number . (def ault) ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to sel[...]

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    4 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION !0 CLR KEY [CLR (DIAL/ YZ ) ] (continue) ➥ Push [CLR] to cancel the SCAN function. ➥ Push [CLR] to cancel the direct frequency enter- ing with digit ke y . ➥ Push [CLR] to tur n the squelch lev el adjusting mode OFF . !1 ANL KEY [ANL (REC)] ➥ Push to turn the ANL function ON or OFF . ➥ Push , then push [ANL (REC)] t[...]

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    5 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION !6 DIGIT KEYS ➥ Input the speci fi ed digit during frequency input, memor y channel selection, etc. ➥ In addition, each ke y has one or more secondar y func- tions after pushing as f ollows: ➥ Push , then push [0 (121.5)] to select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency . (p. 8) ➥ Push , then push [1 (D V OR)] to select t[...]

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    6 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function displa y (COM) q FUNCTION INDICA TOR (p . 4) Appears when is pushed. w ANL INDICA T OR (p . 4) Appears while the ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) function is in use. e LOCK INDICA T OR (p. 10) ➥ Appears while the lock function is in use . r DUPLEX INDICA T OR (IC-A23 only) (p. 22) ➥ “ DUP ” appears when the [...]

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    7 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION !0 MEMOR Y BANK NUMBER INDICA T OR (p . 12) Shows the selected memory bank number . !1 FREQUENCY DISPLA Y (p. 8) ➥ Shows the operating frequency . ➥ Shows the channel name when the memor y name func- tion is selected. !2 COURSE INDICA T ORS (IC-A23 only) (p . 19) ➥ Indicates where your aircr aft is located on a V OR rad[...]

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    8 3 B ASIC OPERA TION ■ DIAL ↔ [ Y ]/[ Z ] trade function The transceiv er is equipped [DIAL] ↔ [ Y ]/[ Z ] k eys trade func- tion. Push then push [CLR (DIAL/ YZ )] to trade each function. Default setting: DIAL: • Setting the frequency , • Selecting the memory chan- nel, • Selecting the bank number YZ ke ys: • Increasing or decreasing[...]

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    ■ Selecting a weather channel (U .S.A. version only) The U .S.A. version has VHF marine WX (weather) channel receiving capability f or fl ight planning. q Push , then push [ENT (WX)] to select WX channel mode. •“ WX-- ” and previously se- lected channel number ap- pears. w Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired WX channel. e Push [CLR] to[...]

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    10 3 BASIC OPERA TION ■ Loc k function The lock function pre vents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation. q Push , then push [KEY LOCK] to tur n the function ON. w T o tur n the function OFF ,repeat step q above . •“ ” disappears. ■ Displa y backlighting Push [LIGHT] to turn the display backlighting ON or OFF . ?[...]

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    11 3 BASIC OPERA TION ■ Receiving q Push [PWR] to turn the power ON. w Push [SQL], then turn the [DIAL] counterclockwise (or [ Z ] ke y) to select the squelch lev el [0]. e Push [ Y ]/[ Z ] ke y sev eral times to adjust the audio lev el. r Push [SQL], then turn the [DIAL] clockwise (or [ Y ]k e y ) until the noise is muted. • The Tx/Rx indicato[...]

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    12 4 MEMOR Y OPERA TION ■ Memory channel selection The transceiv er has 200 memor y channels f or storage of often-used frequencies along with 6-character notes. q Push [MR] to select memor y mode. • Memory BANK number and memor y CH number appears. Using the [DIAL]: w Push [BANK], then rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired memor y bank numbe[...]

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    13 4 MEMOR Y OPERA TION ■ Pr ogramming a memor y channel The transceiv er has 200 (10 BANK x 20 CH) memor y chan- nels f or storage of often-used frequencies. q Push [CLR] to select F requency mode, if necessary . w Select the desired frequency . • Push , then push [ENT (WX)] to select a weather channel.* • Set the desired frequency or WX cha[...]

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    14 4 MEMOR Y OPERA TION ■ Memory names ï Programming memory names The memor y channel can displa y a 6-character comment as well as a frequency . q Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired frequency in F re- quency mode. w Push , then push [MR]. e Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel to be programmed. • Push [BANK] to select t[...]

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    15 4 MEMOR Y OPERA TION [CLR], [1], [2], [5], [ENT] [F], [MR(MW)] [1], [5] (*see NO TE) [MR] [2], [2], [4], [4], [4], [4] [7], [7], [7] [0], [0], [0],[2],[3] [ENT] • EXAMPLE: Programming 125.000 MHz into memory BANK 0/ memor y channel 15 with “ AIR-23 ” as a comment. *NO TE: Push [BANK], then rotate the [DIAL] to select the BANK number , if d[...]

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    SCAN OPERA TION 5 16 ■ Scan types The U .S.A. v ersion has 3 scan types to suit your needs. The non-U .S.A. versions ha ve 2 scan types . ■ COM band scan q Push [CLR] to select VFO mode. w Set squelch to the point where noise is just muted. e Push , then push [SQL (SCAN)] to star t the scan. • When a signal is receiv ed, the scan pauses until[...]

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    5 SCAN OPERA TION 17 ■ W eather channel scan (U .S.A. version only) q Push , then push [ENT (WX)] to select a weather channel. w Set squelch to the point where noise is just muted. e Push , then push [SQL (SCAN)] to star t the scan. • When a signal is receiv ed, the scan pauses until it disap- pears. • T o change the scanning direction, rotat[...]

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    18 6 V OR NA VIGA TION (IC-A23 ONL Y) ■ V OR indicators 214 34 FROM COM BAND (118.00 – 136.975 MHz) NAV BAND (108.00 – 117.975 MHz) DVOR MODE Function display of the IC-A23 General VOR equipment To-from flag indicator CDI MODE Course indicator Course indicator Course deviation needles Overflow indicator Push [F] then [ r CDI]. Push [F] then [[...]

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    19 6 V OR NA VIGA TION ■ V OR functions ◊ T o select CDI mode T o show the deviation betw een y our fl ying course and the de- sired course, push , then [4 (CDI)]. ◊ T o select D V OR mode When entering the NA V band, 108.000 – 117.975 MHz, the IC-A23 selects D V OR mode automatically . T o show your aircraft ’ s direction to (or from) t[...]

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    20 6 V OR NA VIGA TION ■ Flying to a V OR station The IC-A23 shows the de viation from a VOR station. q Select a V OR station on your aeronautical char t and set the frequency of the station. • The course indicator indicates where you are located on a radial from the VOR station. • The course indicator shows ‘ - - ’ when either aircraft i[...]

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    21 6 V OR NA VIGA TION VOR station 0 ° 10 ° 20 ° 30 ° 40 ° 50 ° 60 ° 70 ° 80 ° 90 ° 100 ° 110 ° 120 ° 130 ° 140 ° 150 ° 160 ° 170 ° 180 ° 190 ° 200 ° 210 ° 220 ° 230 ° 240 ° 250 ° 260 ° 270 ° 280 ° 290 ° 300 ° 310 ° 320 ° 330 ° 340 ° 350 ° N Magnetic north Desired course Aircraft heading 40 ° 123.65 VORTAC SEATT[...]

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    22 6 V OR NA VIGA TION ■ Entering a desired course The IC-A23 shows not only the de viation from the VOR sta- tion but the de viation from the desired course. q Set the frequency f or the desired V OR station. • T o change the to-from flag, push , then [2 (TO)] or [3 (FROM)]. w Push , then [4 (CDI)] to select CDI mode. e Set the desired course [...]

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    23 6 V OR NA VIGA TION EXAMPLE: Entering the desired course bear ing 89 ° to a V OR station. VOR station 0 ° 10 ° 20 ° 30 ° 40 ° 50 ° 60 ° 70 ° 80 ° 90 ° 100 ° 110 ° 120 ° 130 ° 140 ° 150 ° 160 ° 170 ° 180 ° 190 ° 200 ° 210 ° 220 ° 230 ° 240 ° 250 ° 260 ° 270 ° 280 ° 290 ° 300 ° 310 ° 320 ° 330 ° 340 ° 350 ° N M[...]

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    24 6 V OR NA VIGA TION ■ Duplex operation (U .S.A. version only) The duple x function allows you to call a fl ight service station while receiving a V OR station. The duple x function requires frequency programming f or the flight ser vice station in ad- vance . ◊ Programming a duple x frequency q Push [CLR] to select frequency mode. w Set a N[...]

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    25 7 B A TTER Y P A CKS ■ Charging precautions NEVER connect two or more chargers at the same time. Charging ma y not occur under temper- atures of 10 ° C (+50 ° F) or ov er temper- atures of 40 ° C (+104 ° F). When using BC-119: If the charge indicator fl ashes orange , v ehicle bat- ter y voltage is lo w and charging is not possible . Chec[...]

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    26 7 BA TTER Y P ACKS D Rapid char ging with the BC-119 D Regular char ging q Attach the batter y pack to the tr ansceiver . w Be sure to turn the transceiver pow er OFF . e Connect the W all charger (BC-110A) or optional cable (CP-12L or OPC-254L) as shown belo w . • Charging period: 15 hours  IC-A23/A5 with attached battery case W all charge[...]

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    BA TTER Y P ACKS 7 27 ■ About the battery pack D Operating period The operating period of the transceiv er is 6 hours. • Operating periods are calibrated f or the following conditions: at 25 ° C (77 ° F), Tx : Rx : standb y = 5 : 5 : 90 D Battery pack life If your battery pack seems to ha ve no capacity e ven after being fully charged, comple[...]

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    28 8 CLONING Cloning allows y ou to quickly and easily tr ansfer the programmed data from one transceiv er to another transceiv er , or , data from PC to a transceiv er using the optional CS-A23 cloning software . D T ransceiver to transceiver cloning q Connect the OPC-474 CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs to the [SP/MIC] jack of the master and sla [...]

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    9 TR OUBLESHOO TING 29 If your tr ansceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the f ollowing points before sending it to a service center . POSSIBLE CA USE SOLUTION REF . No power comes on. • The batter y is e xhausted. • Bad connection f or the batter y pack. • Recharge the batter y pack. • Check the connection to the transceiv er .[...]

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    10 SPECIFICA TIONS D General • F requency cov erage (MHz): TX 118.000 to 136.975 RX 108.000 to 136.975* 1 WX 161.650 to 163.275* 2 * 1 : IC-A23 only , IC-A5; 118.000 to 136.975 * 2 : U .S.A. version only . • Mode : 6K00A3E 16K0G3E (161.65. to 163.275 MHz) • Number of memor y channels : 200 (10 BANK x 20 CH) • Acceptable po wer supply : 9.6 [...]

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    11 OPTIONS 31 D Battery packs 1 Operating periods are calibrated f or the following conditions: at 25 ° C (77 ° F), Tx (high power) : Rx : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 D Other options BC-110A W ALL CHARGER (same as supplied. Depends on version) Used f or regular charging of the connected batter y pack. BC-119 DESKT OP CHARGER + AD-88 CHARGER ADAPT OR F o[...]

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    11 32 OPTIONS D OPC-967 ( HEADSET AD APTER) connection When using an optional headset, such as those from the David Clark Co . via the adapter , the transceiv er outputs your transmitted v oice to the headset for monitoring. (p. 9) PTT switch Use a PTT s witch with a 3.5 mm diame- ter plug, if required. HEADSET (Must be purchased separately .) Clip[...]

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    OPERA TION GUIDE iA23/A5 • DIAL ↔ [ Y ]/[ Z ] trade function " CHANNEL SELECTION (pgs. 7, 8) " BEGINNING OPERA TION Push [F], then push [CLR (DIAL/ YZ )] to trade each function. Default: DIAL: • Setting the frequency , • Selecting the memory channel, • Selecting the BANK number [ Y ]/[ Z ]: • Adjusting the audio level • Usin[...]

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    34 12 OPERA TION GUIDE • T ransferring memory contents " MEMOR Y q w e r t Push [CLR] to select the frequency mode or push [F], then push [ENT (WX)] to select WX CH* mode. Select the desired frequency or WX CH*. Push [F], then push [MR (MW)] to enter memory programming mode. • “ M ” blinks on the displa y . Rotate [DIAL] to select a de[...]

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