User manual ICOM IC-A21

[. . . ] NEVER operate the transceiver with a EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. [. . . ] level. D Setting the squelch level q Push [SQL], then rotate the [DIAL] (or using [Y]/[Z] key) to select the squelch level. · `SQL--0' is loose squelch and `SQL--24' is tight squelch. · Rx indicator turns to green during the squelch is open. w Push [SQL] or [CLR] to exit the squelch set mode. 9 3 BASIC OPERATION s Lock function The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation. q Push , then push [KEY LOCK] to turn the function ON. w To turn the function OFF, repeat step q above. ·" " disappears. s REC/PLAY the signals /messages D Recording a signal /message Push , then push [ANL (REC)] to start to record the message for 20 sec. · `REC' blinks on the display. · Push [CLR] to cancel the recording. · No message is recorded when no audio comes from the speaker. When the squelch is closed. ) · You can record your own message by pushing and holding [PTT] during the recording mode. Frequency or memory CH display disappears in this case. 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 select the desired memory bank number, then push [BANK] (or [CLR]) to exit the bank selection mode. · "BANK" appears. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory CH number. · If no memory channel is programmed in the selected bank, no memory CH selection is available. Using the Keypad: w Push [BANK], then push appropriate digit key (0 to 9) to select the desired memory bank number, then push [BANK] (or [CLR]) to exit the bank-selection mode. · "BANK" appears. then e Push 2 appropriate digit key (00 to 19) to select the desired memory CH number. · If no memory channel is programmed in the selected bank, no memory CH selection is available. Memory mode Frequency mode Comments appear first when programmed, however, the transceiver can be programmed by your dealer to show the operating frequency first. Push [MR] to display the comment in this case. 12 MEMORY OPERATION 4 s Programming a memory channel The transceiver has 200 (10 BANK x 20 CH) memory channels for storage of often-used frequencies. q Push [CLR] to select Frequency mode, if necessary. w Select the desired frequency. · Push , then push [ENT (WX)] to select a weather channel. * · Set the desired frequency or WX channel* using the [DIAL] or keypad. · EXAMPLE: Programming WX-05* into memory BANK 3/ memory channel 2. then [0], [5] or [5] [ENT] e Push , then push [MR (MW)]. then · Memory BANK and memory channel number appears. r Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel number. · [M] blinks. · Push [BANK] to select the BANK number if desired. Push [CLR] (or [BANK]) to exit the BANK selection mode. [3] or t Push [ENT] to program the information into the channel and return to Frequency mode. *Weather channel: U. S. A. version only. [0], [2] or [2] then [ENT] 13 4 MEMORY OPERATION s Memory names ï Programming memory names The memory channel can display a 6-character comment as well as a frequency. q Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired frequency in Frequency mode. [. . . ] via the adapter, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. 9) OPC-967 PTT PTT switch Use a PTT switch with a 3. 5 mm diameter plug, if required. IC-A23 IC-A21 Clip the cable to the handstrap loop on the belt clip for support. HEADSET (Must be purchased separately. ) 32 QUICK REFERENCE q Cut w Fold e Complete 12 Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page for your simple reference. By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet, etc. iA23/A5 " BEGINNING OPERATION · Turning the power ON. q Push [PWR] for 0. 5 sec. to turn the power ON or OFF. w Push [SQL], then push [Z] several times to adjust the squelch level `0'. [. . . ]