Page 2 - FOREWORD; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS; NEVER
i FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in- struction manual contains important operating instructions forthe IC-A23/A5. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. CAUTION R ...
Page 3 - SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
ii etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing nearmetal objects, carrying in handbags, etc. DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. AVOID usi...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .................................................................................... iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. iCAUTIONS ....................................................................................... iSUPPLIED ACCESSORIE...
Page 5 - ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT; Antenna; Belt clip
1 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Antenna CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector andscrew down the antenna as shown below. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use toavoid bad contacts from dust and moisture....
Page 6 - PANEL DESCRIPTION; Panel description
2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Panel description e [DIAL] r [MIC/SP] w [PTT] t [ANT] !0 [CLR( DIAL/ ÙÚ) ] !1 [ANL( REC) ] !2 [BANK( PLAY) ] !3 [FUNCTION] !4 [MR( MW) ] !5 [ENT( WX) ] q [LIGHT] y Display u [UP/DOWN] i [SQL( SCAN) ] Tx/Rx indicator !6 [DIGIT KEYS] o [PWR] u i !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 o !6
Page 12 - BASIC OPERATION; Setting a frequency; Using keypad
8 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ DIAL ↔ [ Y ]/[ Z ] trade function The transceiver is equipped [DIAL] ↔ [ Y ]/[ Z ] keys 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 key...
Page 13 - Selecting a weather channel; Setting squelch level; Setting the squelch level; Side tone function; Setting the side tone level; Beep tone
■ Selecting a weather channel (U.S.A. version only) The U.S.A. version has VHF marine WX (weather) channelreceiving capability for flight planning. q Push , then push [ENT (WX)] to select WXchannel mode. • “WX--” and previously se- lected channel number ap- pears. w Rotate the [DIAL] to select the d...
Page 14 - Lock function; Display backlighting; Play
10 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Lock function The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes andaccidental function activation. q Push , then push [KEY LOCK] to turn the function ON. w To turn the function OFF,repeat step q above. • “ ” disappears. ■ Display backlighting Push [LIGHT] to turn the dis...
Page 15 - Receiving; Transmitting
11 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving q Push [PWR] to turn the power ON. w Push [SQL], then turn the [DIAL] counterclockwise (or [ Z ] key) to select the squelch level [0]. e Push [ Y ]/[ Z ] key several times to adjust the audio level. r Push [SQL], then turn the [DIAL] clockwise (or [ Y ] key) until th...
Page 16 - MEMORY OPERATION; Memory channel selection
12 4 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channel selection The transceiver has 200 memory channels for storage ofoften-used frequencies along with 6-character notes. q Push [MR] to select memory mode. • Memory BANK number and memory CH number appears. Using the [DIAL]: w Push [BANK], then rotate the [DIAL] to...
Page 18 - Memory names; Programming memory names; Clearing memory contents
14 4 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory names ï Programming memory names The memory channel can display a 6-character comment aswell as a frequency. q Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired frequency in Fre-quency mode. w Push , then push [MR]. e Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel tobe p...
Page 20 - SCAN OPERATION; Scan types
SCAN OPERATION 5 16 ■ Scan types The U.S.A. version has 3 scan types to suit your needs. Thenon-U.S.A. versions have 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 start the scan. • When a signal...
Page 21 - Weather channel scan
5 SCAN OPERATION 17 ■ Weather 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 start the scan. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until it disap- pears. • T...
Page 22 - VOR indicators
18 6 VOR NAVIGATION (IC-A23 ONLY) ■ VOR 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 Courseindicator Course deviation needles Overflow indicator Push [...
Page 23 - VOR NAVIGATION; VOR functions; To select CDI mode
19 6 VOR NAVIGATION ■ VOR functions ◊ To select CDI mode To show the deviation between your flying course and the de-sired course, push , then [4 (CDI)]. ◊ To select DVOR mode When entering the NAV band, 108.000–117.975 MHz, theIC-A23 selects DVOR mode automatically. To show your aircraft’s directio...
Page 24 - Flying to a VOR station
20 6 VOR NAVIGATION ■ Flying to a VOR station The IC-A23 shows the deviation from a VOR station. q Select a VOR station on your aeronautical chart and setthe frequency of the station. • The course indicator indicates where you are located on a radial from the VOR station. • The course indicator show...
Page 26 - Entering a desired course; Crosschecking position
22 6 VOR NAVIGATION ■ Entering a desired course The IC-A23 shows not only the deviation from the VOR sta-tion but the deviation from the desired course. q Set the frequency for the desired VOR station. • To change the to-from flag, push , then [2 (TO)] or [3 (FROM)]. w Push , then [4 (CDI)] to selec...
Page 28 - Duplex operation; Programming a duplex frequency; Operating the duplex function
24 6 VOR NAVIGATION ■ Duplex operation (U.S.A. version only) The duplex function allows you to call a flight service stationwhile receiving a VOR station. The duplex function requiresfrequency programming for the flight ser vice station in ad-vance. ◊ Programming a duplex frequency q Push [CLR] to s...
Page 29 - BATTERY PACKS; Rapid charging with the BC-119
25 7 BATTERY PACKS ■ Chargingprecautions NEVER connect two or more chargersat the same time. Charging may not occur under temper-atures of 10°C (+50°F) or over temper-atures of 40°C (+104°F). When using BC-119: If the chargeindicator flashes orange, vehicle bat-ter y voltage is low and charging isno...
Page 31 - About the battery pack; Operating period; Battery pack life; Battery pack CAUTION
BATTERY PACKS 7 27 ■ About the battery pack D Operating period The operating period of the transceiver is 6 hours. • Operating periods are calibrated for the following conditions: at 25°C (77°F), Tx : Rx : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 D Battery pack life If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even a...
Page 32 - CLONING; Transceiver to transceiver cloning
28 8 CLONING Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer theprogrammed data from one transceiver to another transceiver,or, data from PC to a transceiver using the optional CS-A23cloning software. D Transceiver to transceiver cloning q Connect the OPC-474 CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs to th...
Page 33 - TROUBLESHOOTING
9 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please checkthe following points before sending it to a service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. No power comes on. • The battery is exhausted. • Bad connection for the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack.• Check the conn...
Page 34 - SPECIFICATIONS; General
10 SPECIFICATIONS D General • Frequency coverage (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 memory channels : 200 (10 BANK x 20 CH...
Page 35 - OPTIONS; Battery packs
11 OPTIONS 31 D Battery packs 1 Operating periods are calibrated for the following conditions: at 25°C (77°F), Tx (high power) : Rx : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 D Other options BC-110A WALL CHARGER (same as supplied. Depends on version) Used for regular charging of the connected battery pack. BC-119 DESKT...
Page 37 - QUICK REFERENCE
OPERA TION GUIDE iA23/A5 • DIAL ↔ [ Y ]/[ Z ] tr ade function " CHANNEL SELECTION (pgs . 7, 8) " BEGINNING OPERA TION Push [F], then push [CLR (DIAL/ YZ )] to tr ade each function. Default: DIAL: • Setting the frequency , • Selecting the memor y channel, • Selecting the BANK n umber [ Y ]/[ ...
Page 38 - OPERATION GUIDE
34 12 OPERATION GUIDE • T ransf erring memor y 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 memor y prog ramming mode . • “ M ” b links...
