Icom A16 User Manual

to the headset for monitoring, and a headset
adapter is required.
• SETTING THE SIDE TONE LEVEL
Push [PTT] to turn the transmit mode “ON”.
During transmit, push [Y] or [Z] to adjust
the level.
– “ST-0” is OFF / “ST-10” is the maximum level.
HEADSET CONNECTION
• Connect headset through
the optional OPC-2401
headset adapter. 
• TURNING ON BLUETOOTH
®
Push
,
then hold down [ENT
SET] for 1
second to enter Set mode.
If not displayed, push [MR
MW] until
“BT SET” appears.
Select “BT SET”, then push [ENT
SET].
Select “ON”, then push [ENT SET].
• PAIRING TO A BLUETOOTH
®
DEVICE–A16B
Push
,
hold down [ENT
SET] for 1 second
to enter Set mode.
Push [MR
MW] and scroll to “PAIRING”, then
push [ENT
SET].
QUICK
OPERATION GUIDE
A16
GENERAL
If the button marking on the keypad is in white,
push to activate. For secondary functions push
, then the desired orange-marked key.
KNOB (1)
Rotate to turn the radio power on or
off and to adjust the audio level.
SIDE KEYS (2 & 3)
(2) PTT SWITCH
(3) SET SQUELCH
Push [SQLZ] or [SQLZ] (3) to
the point where noise is just
muted. Push [CLR] to return to
frequency mode.
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Select “BT SET” and then “Pairing”.
The radio searches for a headset.
Push [CLR] to cancel searching.
“SUCCESS” and “ ” is displayed if the
headset or device is correctly connected.
Push [CLR
HOME] twice to exit the Set mode.
EMERGENCY
Push found at the bottom right of the
keypad), then [0 121.5] (found next to the
key). Use the PTT to call on the emergency
frequency.
1
2
3
.
OPC-2401
Headset
(User supplied)
FREQUENCIES / CHANNELS NOTES

Icom A16 Specifications

General

Channel Spacing	8.33/25 kHz
Output Power	6 W (PEP), 1.8 W (carrier)
Waterproof	IP67
Channels	200
Voltage Range	7.4V DC
Number of Channels	200 channels
Battery Life	Approximately 17 hours (with BP-280 battery pack)
Dimensions	Approx. 52.2 × 111.8 × 34.1 mm (projections not included)

Summary

Headset Operation

Setting the Side Tone Level

Adjusts the transmit mode's side tone level during transmission using PTT and directional keys.

Turning on Bluetooth

Enters Set mode to turn on the Bluetooth function, selecting 'BT SET' and then 'ON'.

Pairing to a Bluetooth Device

Initiates pairing by selecting 'BT SET' and 'Pairing', confirming connection with 'SUCCESS'.

General Controls

Knob Operation

Rotates to turn the radio power on/off and adjust the audio level.

Side Key Functions

Describes the PTT switch and SET SQUELCH key for adjusting squelch level.

Frequency Management

Program Frequencies into Memory

Selects desired frequency, enters Memory Write mode, and saves to a memory channel.

Enter Bank Selection Mode

Selects a group location to write a new bank of memory channels.

Find Frequency in Memory

Enters memory mode to scroll through saved frequencies and pause at the desired one.

Scan Functions

Tagging Scan Channels

Selects channels to include or exclude from scanning, indicated by 'TAG' display.

Delete Channels from Memory

Selects a channel in memory mode and confirms deletion when prompted.