INSTRUCTION MANY VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER IC-AZ23 ICAHN This device complies with Part 15 of the FOC rules. Operation is subject to the following: Two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmonium interference; this device must accept any interference. received, including interference that may cause undesired palpitation. com Inc.
FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The explicit definitions below apply 1o this instruction malarial. o Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may recur Equipment damage may occur. Inconvenience only.
et¢: Therefore, be careful when harrying with, or placing near metal objects, canting in handbags, ete. DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter. DO NOT operate the transceiver near shielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below —10°C or above +60°C The use of non-com battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
it TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .outgunning EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS: CAUTIONS i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT . 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION . W Pansy description W Function display . 3 BASIC OPERATION . W trade unction, Ml Melting a frequency i W Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency . M Selecting a weather channel.. ¥ Setting a squelch level W Side phone function & Bespoken B Lock function 10 M Display back lighting 10 W iow battery indicator .
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT | < Antenna CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. insert the supplied antenna lino the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown below. Keep the jack cover attached when Jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts from dust and moisture. © Belt clip Conveniently attaches to your belt. To attach; Slide the belt clip into the plastic loop on the back of the battery case/pack.
© LIGHT [LIGHT] (p. 10) Turns the light for display and keypad ON or OFF O PTTSWITCHI[PTTI (p. 1) Push and hold to transmit: release to receive. © TUNING DIAL [DIAL] (p.8) w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency. (default) w Rotate [DIAL] to select the BANK number. (default) w Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel or WX channel number. {default) w Notate {DIAL] 1o adjust the audio level. O EXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE JACKS [MISPLACE] Connect an OP-867 HEADSET ADAPTER of headset, if desired.
al 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION O CLR KEY (continue) sari . w Push [CLR] to cancel the SCAN function. w Push [CLR] to cancel the direct frequency enter: ing with digit key. w Polish [CLR] to turn the squelch level adjusting mode OFF ) ANL KEY [ANL (REC)] ke w Push 1o turn the ANL function ON or OFF @ = Push (e, then push [ANL (REC)] to turn the recording function The transceiver recons the receiving signal operator: Tors voice 'message by push and holding [PTT] for 20 SBC.
O DIGIT KEYS = input the specified digit during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. w In addition; sate key hds one or more secondary functions after pushing (e as follows: hoick () we Push: (e, then push [0 (121.5)] to select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency. (p. 8) = Push e, then push [1 (DVORAK] to select the DOOR display from the CDI display in NAV band. o 19! we Push (e then push [2 [TO)] to change the course indicator characteristics to “TO flag in the DOOR display in NAV band. (p.
ol 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION H Function display (COM) © FUNCTION INDICATOR (p. 4) Appears when () is pushed. © ANL INDICATOR (p. 4) Appears while the ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) function is in use. © LOCK INDICATOR (p. 10) w Appears while the lock function is in use. O DUPLEX INDICATOR (IC-A23 only) (p. 22) whup" appears when the duplex function is activated in NAV. mode. DUPE” blinks while setting the duplex frequency. © LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 10) = Appears when the battery is nearing exhaustion.
B Function display (COMMUNAL) PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 @ MEMORY BANK NUMBER INDICATOR (p. 12) Shows the selected memory bank number. ® FREQUENCY DISPLAY (p.8) w Shows the operating frequency. w Shows the channel name when the memory name function is selected. (B COURSE INDICATORS (IC-A23 only) (p. 19) = indicates where your aircraft is located on'a VOR radial in DOOR mode. w [indicates where your desired course is located on a VOR radial in CDI mode. ® TO-FROM INDICATOR (IC-A23 only) (p.
—K ol BASIC OPERATION B trade function The transceiver is equipped: keys trade fun. son. Push (e then push ICICLE (DIAL/AW)] to trade sate friction: Default setting: DIAL » Setting the frequency; * Selecting the memory channel, s Selecting the bank number AY keys: «increasing or decreasing the audio level Fallowing explanation is according to the default setting. B Setting a frequency < Using keypad (1) Push [PWR] for 0.5 sec.
M Selecting a weather channel version only) The U.S.A. version has VHE marine WX (weather) channel receiving capability for flight planning. () Push ‘then push [ENT (WX)] to select WX channel made. S WX and previously dejected channel number appears. {2 Notate the [DIAL] o select the desired WX channel, Push [CLR] to exit the: WX channel mode and return fo frequency mode. M Setting squelch level The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute undesired noise while receiving no signal.
3 BASIC OPERATION B Lock function The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation. 1) Push . then push [KEY LOCK] to turn the function ON. ) To turn the function OFF repeat step (D) above. o twit disappears. B Display back lighting Push [LIGHT] to tum the display back lighting ON or OFF. B Low battery indicator Low battery indicator appears when the battery power has decreased to a specified level. The attached battery pack requires recharging.
B Receiving ) Push [PWH] o turn the power ON. Push [SQL, then turn the [DIAL] counterclockwise (or key) to select the squelch level {0} 3) Push [AV¥] key several times to adjust the audio level. @) Push [SQL then turn the [DIAL] clockwise {or [A] key) until the noise is muted. » The Tyre indicator disappears. (5) Set the desired frequency using the [DIAL] or keypad, 8 Push [ANL] to reduce pulse noise such as that caused by engine ignition systems, If necessary. + [ANL] appears on the display.
B4 MEMORY OPERATION M Memory channel selection The transceiver has 200 memory channels for storage of often-used frequencies original with 6-character notes. (D:Push MR {o select memory mode. ¢ Memory BANK number and memory GH number appears, Using the [DIAL]: (@ Push [BANK], then rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired memory bank number, then push [BANK] (or [CLEAR) to exit the bank selection mode. +“BANK” appears. @ Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory CH number.
N Programming a memory channel The transceiver has 200 (10 BANK X 20 CH) memory Chan: lens for storage of often-used frequencies. () Push [CLR] to select Frequency mode, if necessary. (3) Select the desired frequency. purplish (W) then push [ENT (WX)] to select a weather channel * +Set the desired frequency or WX channel® using the [DIAL] or keypad: () Push @@ then push [MR *Memory BANK and memory channel beriberi appears. @) Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel number.
4 MEMORY OPERATION B Memory names © Programming memory names The memory channel can display a comment as well as a frequency: (1) Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired frequency in Frequency mode. (2 Push @ then push [MRL (3 Rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel to be programmed: *Push [BANK] to select the BANK number if desired. Push [CLR] to exit the BANK selection mode. &) Push [MB] to enter the memory name programming mode. st Y appears on the display.
MEMORY OPERATION 4 *EXAMPLE: Programming 125.000 MHz into memory BANK 0/ memory channel 15 with "AIR-23" as a comment. IGLOO, {11, [2]. 5], [ENT] [F], [MB(MW)] H1 15 ("see NOTE) 71 17 7] xbz ls| *NOTE: Push [BANK], then rotate the [DIAL] to select the BANK number, if desired. Push [CLR] to continue memory name programming.
. 5 16 SCAN OPERATION M Scan types The U.S.A version has 8 scan types to suit your sends. The versions have 2 scan types. COM BAND SCAN Repeatedly scans all fre138975 quenches over the entire MHz WHz 2 Command. l Bean J0B00:1:1 118,00 MEMORY SCAN Repeatedly scans all “TAG” memory channels. Used for checking often: ey Used channels and bygone e passing usually busy channels such as control tower frequencies.
M Weather channel scan version only) Push then push [ENT (WX)] to select a weather channel, @ Set squelch to the point where riser is just misted. ) Push @, then push [SQL (SCAN)] to start the scan; *When a signal is received; the scan pauses until it disappears. * To change the scanning direction, rotate the [DIAL @) To stop the scan, push [CURL SCAN OPERATION 5 B “TAG” channels Memory and weather® channels can be specified to be skipped for the memory and weather” channel scans respectively.
. 6 M VOR indicators VOR NAVIGATION (IC-A23 ONLY) NAV BAND MHz) COM BAND MHz) VOR NAVIGATION DOOR MODE L1 oA Lol Lo el Course indicator —+ 2 | Bam L T Y Push [F] then DVORAK, ? 1 Push [F] then CD. General VOR equipment CDi MODE Function display of the IC-A23 Course indicator hind To-from flag \\ 2 e Two-degree deviation Zar ° i N .
M VOR functions < To select CDI mode To show the deviation between your flying course and the desired course, push then {4 (CD. Operating frequency cannot be changed. Slam P~ bate course deviation arrow indicates a two-degree deviation. Course indicator is fixed, but it can be changed with the tuning dial-or keypad: < To select DOOR mode When entering the NAV band, MHz, the 1C-A23 selects DOOR mode automatically.
VOR NAVIGATION 6 VOR NAVIGATION B Flying to a VOR station The IC-A23 shows the deviation from a VOR station. () Select a VOR station on your aeronautical chart 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 = " wham either aircraft is too far away from the VOR station or the frequency Is not set correctly at the VOR station.
VOR NAVIGATION THE AIRCRAFT IS ON COURSE S Magnetic = SEATTLE | se e north < 1168 Ch{I55EA o o o (S—‘ 260" 407 < el Sor & oo rare 2 o« [ IbH ed co“ o i & 995‘( RO arsed ™ ner? / g 390 405 N THE AIRCRAFT IS OFF COURSE o T Magnetic no The course deviation indicator appears when the aircraft \is off course. In this example, the aircraft is 6 degrees off course to the left, The pill must turn more than 6 degrees right to get back on Course.
VOR NAVIGATION 6 VOR NAVIGATION W Entering a desired course The 1C-A23 shows not only the deviation from the VOR station bit the deviation from the desired course. (1) Set the frequency for the desired VOR station. *To change flag, push &) then [2 (TO)] or [3 {FROM)). {2) Push @, then [4 (CDI 1o select CDI mode. (3 Set the desired course 1o the VOR station using the tuning dial or keypad. " or » appears an the function display when your aircraft is off the desired course.
VOR NAVIGATION B EXAMPLE: Entering the desired course bearing 83” to a VOR station. T o BEEP: (EASE | —| [ i Peed g5°" CROSSCHECKING POSITION 123.65. CAVORT CAVORT OLYMPIA SEATTLE 1134 Ch 81 OLM 118.
VOR NAVIGATION 6 VOR NAVIGATION W Duplex operation version only) ‘The duplex function allows you to call a flight service station while receiving a VOR station. The duplex function requires frequency programming for the flight service station in advance: © Programming a duplex frequency (1) Push [CLUB] o select frequency mode. @ Set a NAV band frequency using the tuning dial or keypad. *NAV band frequency range: MHz @ Push @, then [5 »'DUP" flashes and transmit frequency appears.
MW Charging precautions NEVER connect two or more chargers at the sarnie time Charging may not occur Under temperatures of 10°C or over temperatures of 40°C When using BC-119: If the charge indicator flashes orange, vehicle battery voltage: is low and charging is net possible: Check the vehicle bat: trey voltage in this case. If the charge indicator flashes red, there may be a 7 problem with the battery pack (or % charger). Re-insert the battery pack 7 or contact your dealer. .
7 BATTERY PACKS < Rapid charging with the BC-119 ¥ M } Check: orientation E> m for.correct charging *AD-BIB (stippled with AD-87A) T AD-g i (optional J BC:119 {optional} © Regular charging (1) Attach the battery pack to the transceiver. (@ Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFE. @ Connect the Wall charger (BC-110A) or optional cable (CP-12L or OP C-254L) as shown below. +Charging period: 15 holism with attached CP-12L battery case {optional) OP-2541 (optional T Teat 14V DE power solace.
B About the battery pack < Operating period The operating period of the transceiver is 6 hours: «Operating periods are calibrated for the following conditions: at28°C Ix i Bx standby= 5 < Battery pack life If your battery pack seems to have no capacity ever after being fully charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. IE the battery pack steel does not retain a charge (or very little), a new battery pack must be purchased.
mm 8 CLONING Cloning allows yol to ‘quickly and ‘easily transfer the programmed data from one transceiver to another transceiver, or, data from PC to a transceiver using the optional C5-A23 cloning software. © Transceiver to transceiver cloning @) Connect the OP-474 CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs to the [SP/MIC] jack of the master and slave transceivers. * The master transceiver is Used to send data o the slave transceiver.
T TROUBLESHOOTING O mmm If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning; please check the following points before sending it to a service center. Ne power comes on. * The battery is exhausted. * Recharge the battery pack: pgs. 25, « Bad connection for the battery pack. * Check the connection ta the 26 transceiver No sound comes from the | » Squelch level is too deep. » Sat squelch to the threshold point. togs. 9. 11 speaker. + Volume level is too low. = Set [VOL] to a suitable level. Transmitting impossible.
] m 10 specifications © General *Frequency coverage (MHz)Y TX 118.000 10 136.975 RX 108.000to WX 161.65010 163.275"2 #11C-AZ3 only, ICAHN; 118.000 10 136.975 2 U.S.A. version only. * Mode OXIDASE 16KOG3E (161.65. 0 163275 MHZ) »Number of memory channels = 200 (10 BANK Acceptable power supply nominal (negative ground) (authorized battery packs) *Usable temp: range (0TI +60'C 14 F 0 +140°F) »Frequency stability 217 ppm (+10C to +60'C) *Current drain : Tx 1.8A (CW) max.
< Battery packs 9.6V | 760 mAh 1 Operating periods are calibrated for the following conditions: 2t 25°C Tx (high power) :Rx:: standby = 5:5: 80 < Other options BC-110A WALL CHARGER (same as supplied. Depends on version) Used for regular charging of the connected battery pack. BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-B CHARGER ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs An AC adapter 15 supplied with the charger. Some BC119 versions require the AD additionally. Charging time: 1.510 2 hrs.
11 OPTIONS © OP-967 (HEADSET ADAPTER) connection When using an optional headset, such as those from the David Clark Co. via the adapter, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for 9) PTT switch OP-967 wain . with & 35 mm diameter ter plug, if required; Clio the cable 10 the hand strap loop on HEADSET the belt clip for sup(Must be purchased separately.) port.
12 BUICK REFERENCE W MEMORY (5. 13) W SCAN (. 16) +«Memory programming (D) Push [CLB] to select the frequency mode or stifling; then: push [ENT. (WXL (0 select WX CH mode. (B) Slacks the desired frequency. or WX CHY ) Bush [E], then push [MA (MWI] kb zanier memory programming mode:
