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Icom IC-A20 User Manual

Icom IC-A20
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Icom IC-A20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range118.000-136.975 MHz
Power Output5 W / 1 W
ModulationAM
Dimensions58 x 121 x 36 mm
Weight300 g (including battery)
Channel Spacing25 kHz
Antenna Impedance50 ohms
TypeAirband Transceiver
Current Drain (Transmit)1.5 A
Voltage Range7.2 V

Summary

Control Functions

Top Panel Controls

Details the top panel controls including power, antenna, and audio connections.

Side Panel Features

Explains the side panel features like function switch, PTT, and battery release.

Front Panel Overview

Details front panel elements such as display, keyboard, speaker, and microphone.

Function Display Indicators

Describes the indicators and readouts on the transceiver's function display.

Pre-Operation Setup

Operating Connections

Covers external connections for DC power, microphones, and antennas.

Charging Connections

Illustrates how to connect the transceiver for battery charging using various chargers.

Battery Charging Procedures

Provides instructions for charging the battery pack using the CM-16U wall charger and other methods.

Basic Operation Guide

Setting Frequency Modes

Explains how to set frequencies using emergency recall, up/down keys, and numerical keys.

Receiving Signals

Details the receiving process, including squelch, volume, and ANL switch operations.

Transmitting Procedures

Guides on how to transmit, including PTT, power switch, and microphone usage.

Memory Channel Operations

Recalling Memory Channels

Instructions on how to retrieve stored memory channels using MR key and channel numbers.

Programming Memory Channels

Steps for programming new frequencies into memory channels.

Scanning Operations

Full Scan Operation

Details how to perform a full scan of the COM BAND frequency range.

Memory Scan Operation

Explains how to scan through programmed memory channels.

Lockout Scan Operation

Describes how to scan memory channels while skipping locked-out channels.

Duplex Operation Modes

Programming Duplex Mode

Steps to program transmit and receive frequencies for duplex operation.

Operating Duplex Mode

Instructions on how to use the transceiver in duplex mode for simultaneous transmit/receive.

VOR Navigation Guide

VOR Navigation Indicators

Explains the various indicators used for VOR navigation display.

VOR Indicator Notes

Notes on specific VOR indicator displays like 'LOC'.

Crosschecking Position

Details how to determine aircraft position by crosschecking VOR station radials.

Flying to a VOR Station

Guides on setting course and using indicators for navigation to a VOR station.

Other Functional Settings

Key Lock Function

How to activate and deactivate the key lock feature to prevent accidental key presses.

Beep Tone Functionality

Explains how to enable/disable beep tones for key presses and adjust volume.

Resetting the Microprocessor

Procedure to reset the transceiver's microprocessor and clear memory channels.

Optional Accessories

Technical Specifications

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