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BASIC MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS iA25N iA25C iA25NE iA25CE

Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product is designed and built with Icom’s state of SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, Antenna this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. Belt clip Handstrap Battery case Battery pack IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC- A25N, IC-A25C, IC-A25NE, and IC-A25CE. For Advanced features and instructions, see the FULL MANUAL on the Icom website for details. Headset adapter Power adapter Battery charger (For Battery charger) http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual For IC-A25N and IC-A25NE’s Basic Navigation features and instructions, see the NAVIGATION GUIDE for details. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS NOTE: WORD DEFINITION ••Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, Personal death, serious injury or an RDANGER! depending on the transceiver version. explosion may occur. ••Confirm both battery sliding locks are locked in place, when Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock attaching the battery pack or the battery case to the transceiver. RWARNING! may occur. Both sliding locks make a ‘click’ sound when locked. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. ••Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See NOTE personal injury, fire or electric shock. Section 2 for battery charging. i

PRECAUTIONS R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. CAUTION: DO NOT expose the transceiver to heavy rain, and Shorting may occur if the terminals touch metal objects such never immerse it in water. The transceiver meets IP57 requirements as a key, so be careful when placing the battery packs (or the for dust-protection and splash resistance. However, once the transceiver) in bags, and so on. Carry them so that shorting cannot transceiver has been dropped, dust protection and splash occur with metal objects. Shorting may damage not only the battery resistance cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver pack, but also the transceiver. may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, and so on. R DANGER! NEVER use or charge Icom battery packs with non- DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas Icom transceivers or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs outside of the specified temperature range: are tested and approved for use with Icom transceivers or charged IC-A25N/IC-A25C: –10°C (–14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE: –20°C ~ +55°C chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst. Keep the transceiver in a secure place to prevent use by R DANGER! NEVER operate the transceiver near unshielded unauthorized persons. electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. This transceiver is NOT approved for use by the general population R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is in an uncontrolled environment. This transceiver is restricted very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the to occupational use, work related operations only where the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if transceiver operator must have the knowledge to control. the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this the transceiver is vertical. radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used. R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated or other audio accessories at high volume levels. The continuous (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, high volume operation may cause a ringing in your ears. If you Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. experience the ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. Android and Google Play are registered trademarks or trademarks of Google CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other when cleaning. This could damage the equipment surfaces. If the countries and is used under license. surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in excessively Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Icom Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. dusty environments. This could damage the transceiver. 3M, PELTOR, and WS are trademarks of 3M Company. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. ii

PRÉCAUTIONS (pour le Canada) R AVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS court-circuiter les bornes NE PAS utiliser de dissolvants agressifs tels que du Benzène ou du bloc-batterie. Un court-circuit peut se produire si les bornes de l'alcool lors du nettoyage, car ils endommageraient les surfaces touchent des objets métalliques, tels que des clés, faites donc de l'émetteur-récepteur. Si l'émetteur-récepteur est poussiéreux ou attention lorsque vous rangez des blocs-batteries (ou l’émetteur- sale, nettoyez-le avec un tissu doux et sec. récepteur) dans des sacs, etc. Transportez-les de telle sorte NE PAS placer l'émetteur-récepteur dans des environnements que des courts-circuits ne peuvent se produire avec des objets excessivement poussiéreux. Cela pourrait endommager l'émetteur- métalliques.Car cela peut endommager le bloc-batterie ainsi que récepteur. l'émetteur-récepteur. CONSERVEZ l'émetteur-récepteur à l'abri des fortes pluies et Utilisez et chargez uniquement les packs batterie Icom spécifiés ne le plongez jamais dans l'eau. Cet émetteur-récepteur répond avec les terminaux Icom ou les chargeurs Icom. Seuls les packs aux exigences de la norme IP57 en matière de protection contre batterie Icom sont testés et homologués pour une utilisation la poussière et de résistance aux éclaboussures. Cependant, avec les terminaux Icom ou être chargés avec les chargeurs en cas de chute de l'émetteur-récepteur, la protection contre la Icom. L'utilisation de packs batterie ou de chargeurs tiers ou de poussière et la résistance aux éclaboussures ne peuvent plus être contrefaçon peut être à l'origine de fumées, d'incendie ou faire garanties, car le boitier risque d'être fissuré ou le joint d'étanchéité éclater la batterie. endommagé, etc. R AVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS tenir le terminal de NE PAS placer ou laisser l’émetteur-récepteur en plein soleil ou communication avec l'antenne placée à proximité immédiate ou en dans un environnement soumis à des températures inférieures à contact avec des parties du corps exposées, en particulier le visage –10 °C (–14˚F) ou supérieures à +60 °C (+140˚F). ou les yeux, lors des transmissions.Les performances de la radio Placez l’émetteur-récepteur dans un lien sûr pour éviter toute sont optimales quand le microphone est tenu entre 5 et 10 cm de la utilisation par des personnes non autorisées. bouche de l’utilisateur et quand l’appareil est vertical. R AVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS utiliser l'émetteur-récepteur avec un casque ou tout autre accessoire audio à un niveau sonore élevé. L’utilisation continue à un niveau sonore élevé peut provoquer un bourdonnement dans vos oreilles. NE PAS utiliser l'émetteur-récepteur à proximité de détonateurs électriques non blindés ou dans une atmosphère explosive. MISE EN GARDE: Utilisation de 8,33 kHz Espacement des canaux de cette radio est strictement interdite et ne doit pas être utilisé au Canada. iii

RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY IN A BOWL NOTE: If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears OF FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry defective, carefully clean it with a soft, damp (fresh water) it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, cloth, then dry it before operating. The transceiver may switches, and controllers may become unusable, due to salt lose its waterproof protection if the case, jack cap, or crystallization, and/or the charging terminals of the battery connector cover is cracked or broken, or the transceiver pack may corrode. has been dropped. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT.....................................................................................i 4 BASIC OPERATION............................................................... 8–9 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS..................................................................i ■■ Receiving and transmitting...................................................... 8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.............................................................i ■■ Selecting the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency..................... 9 PRECAUTIONS................................................................................ii ■■ Selecting the Recall channels................................................. 9 PRÉCAUTIONS (pour le Canada)...................................................iii 5 HEADSET CONNECTION........................................................ 10 RECOMMENDATION.......................................................................vi 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS......................................11–12 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION........................................................... 1–3 ■■ Specifications.........................................................................11 ■■ Front, top and side panels...................................................... 1 ■■ Options.................................................................................. 12 ■■ Function display...................................................................... 3 7 INFORMATION....................................................................11–17 2 BATTERY CHARGING........................................................... 4–6 ■■ Channel ID list....................................................................... 13 ■■ Battery caution........................................................................ 4 ■■ About CE and DOC............................................................... 14 ■■ Charging caution..................................................................... 5 ■■ Disposal................................................................................ 14 ■■ Battery charger....................................................................... 6 ■■ Firmware version identification............................................. 15 ■■ Battery case............................................................................ 6 ■■ FCC information.................................................................... 15 3 MENU SCREEN.......................................................................... 7 ■■ Information FCC.................................................................... 15 ■■ Construction............................................................................ 7 ■■ Safety training information.................................................... 16 ■■ Infomation en matiére de sécurité......................................... 17 INDEX............................................................................................ 18 vi

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front, top and side panels q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the supplied antenna. (IC-A25C/IC-A25CE)* w BACKLIGHT KEY [LIGHT] Push to turn the backlight ON or OFF. e PTT SWITCH [PTT] q !6 Hold down to transmit, release to receive. r SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT KEYS [SQL∫]/[SQL√] !5 Push to adjust the squelch level. t MENU/LOCK KEY [MENU]/[ ] zzPush to enter or exit the Menu screen. zzPush [F], and then push this key to lock the keypad. w y ENTER/AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER KEY [ENT]/[ANL] zzPush to set the entered data, selected item, and so on. !4 zzPush [F], and then push this key to turn the Automatic e Noise Limiter (ANL) function ON or OFF. u TEN KEY* zzPush the keys to set the frequency, select a Memory channel, and so on. !3 r zzPush [F], and then push another key to use the !2 secondary functions listed below. t !1 WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [3]/[WX] y (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C) u Push to enter the Weather Channel Selection mode. EMERGENCY KEY [7]/[121.5] i !0 Push to select the emergency frequency. Microphone o SCAN KEY [8]/[SCAN] Speaker Push to start a scan. LLPush [CLR] to stop a scan. *There are some keys and functions for only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE. Refer to the NAVIGATION GUIDE for details. 1

PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 PRIORITY CHANNEL KEY [9]/[PRIO] !4 HEADSET JACK 1 Push to turn the Priority Watch function ON or OFF. Connects a third party headset through the supplied GROUP KEY [0]/[GROUP] Headset adapter. 2 Push to display the “Group List” screen, to change the !5 VOLUME CONTROL KNOB [VOL] 3 group in the memory mode. Rotate to adjust the audio output level. i POWER KEY [ ] !6 TUNING DIAL [DIAL] 4  Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. Rotate to set the frequency, select a Memory channel, a 5 o DC POWER JACK menu item, and so on. zz Connect the optional power adapter to charge the 6 battery pack. 7 zzConnect the optional cigarette lighter cable to use the transceiver with an external power source. 8 !0 MEMORY/MEMORY WRITE KEY [MR]/[MW] zzPush to enter the Memory Channel Selection mode. 9 zzPush [F], and then push this key to display the 10 “Memory Write” screen, to write the set frequency to memory. 11 !1 CLEAR/DELETE KEY [CLR]/[DEL] 12 zzPush to cancel the entered data, selected item, exit the current mode, or return to the previous screen. 13 zzWhile scanning, push to stop the scan. 14 zzPush [F], and then push this key to delete the selected Memory channel or Recall channel. 15 !2 FUNCTION KEY [F] 16 Push this key, and then push another key within 3 seconds to use its secondary function. !3 DIRECTIONAL KEY [UP]/[DOWN]/[LEFT]/[RIGHT] zzPush to select a Recall channel. zzPush to select a menu item, setting, and so on. 2

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Function display Icons FUNCTION ICON Displayed for 3 seconds when you push [F], to use Icon area secondary functions assigned to a key. RX/TX ICON Displayed while receiving or transmitting. AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER ICON Text area Displayed when the Automatic Noise Limiter function is ON. VOX ICON Displayed when the VOX function is ON. Bluetooth® ICON (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) Displayed when a Bluetooth device is connected. DDIcon area WX ICON (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C) Indicators zz“ ” is displayed when the transceiver is in the Weather BATTERY INDICATOR Channel Selection mode. Displays the battery status. zzDisplayed when the Weather Alert function is ON. zzBlinks when a weather alert is received. Battery Charging Battery Full Mid status required exhausted Charging TAG ICON Indication Displayed when a tagged channel is selected. (Li-ion DUPLEX ICON battery pack) (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) Indication Displayed when an NAV band frequency is selected with (Alkaline duplex setting* is ON, or duplex channel is selected. batteries) *([MENU] > Radio Settings > Duplex Set) DDText area GROUP/MEMORY INDICATOR zzDisplays the selected frequency, channel type, channel Displays the selected group and channel in the Memory mode. name, priority channel, and so on. 3

BATTERY CHARGING 2 ■■ Battery caution R DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery packs near fire. Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose 1 of used battery packs in accordance with local regulations. 2 Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following R DANGER! NEVER let fluid from inside the battery get in 3 hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse your eyes. This can cause blindness. Rinse your eyes with can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of clean water, without rubbing them, and immediately go to a 4 battery performance. doctor. 5 R WARNING! NEVER put the battery pack in a microwave 6 R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the 7 the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire. battery cells to rupture. 8 R DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery packs in areas R WARNING! NEVER use the battery pack if it emits an with temperatures above 60°C (140°F). High temperature abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If 9 buildup in the battery cells, such as could occur near fires or any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight for 10 distributor. long periods of time may cause the battery cells to rupture R WARNING! NEVER Iet fluid from inside the battery cells 11 or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade the battery pack’s performance or shorten the battery cell’s life. come in contact with your body. If it does, immediately wash 12 with clean water. R DANGER! NEVER strike or otherwise impact the battery CAUTION: DO NOT use the battery pack out of the 13 pack. Do not use the battery pack if it has been severely specified temperature range for the transceiver* and the 14 impacted or dropped, or if the pack has been subjected to battery itself (–20°C ~ +60°C (–4°F ~ +140°F)). Using the heavy pressure. Battery pack damage may not be visible battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce 15 on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside its performance and battery cell’s life. Please note that the 16 specified temperature range of the battery may exceed that the battery may rupture or catch fire. of the transceiver. In such cases, the transceiver may not R DANGER! NEVER expose the battery pack to rain, snow, work properly because it is out of its operating temperature seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet range. pack. If the pack gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. * IC-A25N/IC-A25C: –10°C (–14˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE: –20°C ~ +55°C 4

2 BATTERY CHARGING ■■ Battery caution (continued) CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery ■■ Charging caution is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with excessive temperature environment (above 60°C (140°F)) extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, for an extended period of time. If the battery pack must be inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will transceiver after discharging. You may use the battery pack activate, causing the battery to stop charging. until the remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safely R WARNING! NEVER charge the transceiver during a in a cool and dry place at the following temperature range: lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a –20°C ~ +50°C (–4°F ~ +122°F) (within a month) fire or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power –20°C ~ +40°C (–4°F ~ +104°F) (within three months) adapter before a storm. –20°C ~ +20°C (–4°F ~ +68°F) (within a year) R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the approximately five years after manufacturing, even if it still battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop holds a charge. The inside battery material will become charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. weak after a period of time, even with little use. The Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time estimated number of times you can charge the battery is limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may between 300 and 500. Even when the battery appears to rupture. be fully charged, the operating time of the transceiver may become short when: R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery • Approximately 5 years have passed since the battery was attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or manufactured. soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or • The battery has been repeatedly charged. damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof. CAUTION: NEVER charge the battery outside of the WARNING: Stop using the battery pack and replace it specified temperature range: BC-224 (15˚C ~ 40˚C when the battery’s health is critically low.* *A Warning dialog is displayed. (59˚F ~ 104˚F)). Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the battery will not reach a full charge. While charging, CAUTION: It is better to replace the battery pack when the at a point after the temperature goes out of the specified battery’s health has declined.* range, the charging will automatically stop. *A Caution dialog is displayed. 5

BATTERY CHARGING 2 ■■ Battery charger ■■ Battery case 1 2 You can charge the supplied battery pack using the supplied When using the supplied battery case*, install 6 × AA (LR6) battery changer and power adapter. size Alkaline batteries, as shown below. 3 zzCharging time: approximately 3 hours. LLYou can also use the optional power adapter, instead of the 4 q supplied battery charger and power adapter. 5 * Charging time may be longer than using the supplied battery charger. Turn OFF [ ] w 6 7 Battery pack 8 Open the case using a coin. 9 10 CAUTION: ••NEVER incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas 11 may cause them to rupture. 12 ••N  EVER expose a detached battery case to water. If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using it. 13 ••NEVER use batteries whose insulated cover is damaged. To the optional 14 power adapter NOTE: 15 ••When installing the batteries, make sure they are all the same Power Battery brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old batteries 16 adapter* charger* together. ••Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to occasionally clean them. * May not be supplied, or the shape may be different, depending on the transceiver version. 6

3 MENU SCREEN You can use the Menu screen to set Search Near ST*1 Bluetooth*1 Display Settings infrequently changed values or function WPT Navigation*1 Pairing/Connect*1 Backlight settings. <WPT NAV OFF>*1*3 Search Device*1 Contrast <WPT NAV Disp>*1*3 <Wait for Pairing>*1 Night Mode Units*1 ■■Construction Direct-To WPT*1 Settings*1 Select Memory*1*4 Bluetooth Set*1 Distance/Speed*1 Flight Plan*1*5 Auto Connect*1 Bearing*1 The Menu screen is Sounds Settings Near Waypoint*1*6 Headset Settings*1 constructed in a tree Beep Manual Entry*1 Device Info*1 structure. Side Tone History*1 <Initialize Device>*1 You can go to the next Others FPL Navigate*1*5 Manage Memory tree level with [RIGHT] Select FPL*1*5 Battery Status Edit Memory or [ENT], go back a Version <Reverse Route>*1*3*5 Delete Memory level with [LEFT] or Add Waypoint*1 User Type [CLR]. Manage FPL*1* Radio Settings To select an item, rotate Add FPL*1 Time Out Timer [DIAL] or push [UP] or Edit FPL*1 Weather Alert*2 [DOWN]. Delete FPL*1 WX CH TAG Set*2 GPS Status*1 Duplex Set*1 See the FULL MANUAL for each menu GPS Info*1 Duplex TX Freq*1 item’s details. You can download the FULL Settings*1 VOX Set MANUAL from the Icom website. GPS Set*1 VOX Delay LLThe menu items contained in the transceiver Navigation Style*1 VOX Level may be different, depending on the transceiver’s version or presettings. Ask your dealer for Auto Change*1 Priority CH details. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual *1 For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE. *2 For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C. *3 Not displayed, when the Waypoint Navigation function is not used. *4 Not displayed, if no Waypoints are saved. *5 Not displayed, if no Flight Plans are saved. *6 Not displayed, if no GPS signal is received. 7

BASIC OPERATION 4 ■■Receiving and transmitting 1 2 DDSetting the frequency DDReceiving LLIf the transceiver is in the Memory mode, push [CLR] to exit the When receiving a signal, “RX” is 3 Memory mode. displayed and audio is heard. 4 zzUse the keypad to set the frequency. LLRotate volume control knob to adjust Using dial: the audio output level. 5 1. Push [F] and then rotate [DIAL] to set the MHz digit. 6 ••“ ” is displayed while setting the MHz digit. DDAdjusting the squelch level 7 2.  ithin 3 seconds*, Push [F] again, and then rotate [DIAL] W zzPush [SQL∫] or [SQL√] to adjust to set the kHz digit. the squelch level until the noise 8 ••“ ” disappears.* just disappears, when no signal is *“ ” automatically disappears in 3 seconds after [F] is pushed, received. 9 or set the MHz digit. ••The adjustment screen is displayed while adjusting. 10  Selecting a Memory channel  1. Push [MR] to enter the Memory mode. DDUsing the Automatic Noise Limiter 11 ••The selected group and channel are displayed. (ANL) function 12 Example: The function reduces noise components in the received 2. Rotate [DIAL], or use the keypad to select a channel. signal, such as those caused by engine ignition systems. 13 zzPush [F], and then push [ANL] to turn the function ON or TIP: To change the selected group: OFF. 14 1. Push [F], and then push [GROUP] to display the “Group List” screen. ••“ANL” is displayed. 15 2.  Rotate [DIAL], to select a group, DDTransmitting and then push [ENT]. 16 zzHold down [PTT], and then speak at your normal voice level. ••“TX” is displayed. 8

4 BASIC OPERATION ■■Selecting the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency In case of emergency, you can immediately select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency. zzPush [F], and then push [121.5] to select the emergency frequency. LLPush [CLR] to return to the previously selected frequency. ■■ Selecting the Recall channels The transceiver stores the previously selected frequencies in the “Recall CH.” You can easily select them without rotating [DIAL] or accessing memory. 1. Push the Directional key to display the “Recall CH” screen. 2. Select the channel. ••The selected channel will be set in 3 seconds. LLIt is not necessary to push [ENT] to select the channel. LLPush [CLR] to return to the previously selected frequency. 9

HEADSET CONNECTION 5 Connect your headset through the supplied headset adapter. Use the Side Tone function to output your transmitted voice to the 1 headset ([MENU] > Sounds Settings > Side Tone). 2 3 PTT PTT switch (User supplied, if necessary) 4 Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) plug. 5 6 7 8 Headset (User supplied) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 NOTE: Some headsets may not be compatible with the transceiver, or need a user supplied adapter to work with the supplied headset adapter. Ask your dealer for details. 10

6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Specifications DDTransmitter ••Output power (Typical): 6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (CW) All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. ••Modulation limiting (IC-A25N/IC-A25C) : 70 ~ 100% DDGeneral ••Modulation depth (IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE): ••Frequency range: 85% IC-A25N/IC-A25NE TX 118.000 ~ 136.99166 MHz ••Audio harmonic distortion: Less than 10% (at 60% modulation) RX 108.000 ~ 136.99166 MHz ••Ham and Noise ratio: More than 35 dB WX 161.650 ~ 163.275 MHz*1 ••Spurious emissions: IC-A25C/IC-A25CE TX 118.000 ~ 136.99166 MHz IC-A25N/IC-A25C More than 46 dB *3*4 RX 118.000 ~ 136.99166 MHz IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE WX 161.650 ~ 163.275 MHz*1 9 kHz ~ 30 MHz Less than –46 dBm*5 ••Channel spacing: 25 kHz/8.33 kHz 30 MHz ~ 1 GHz Less than –36 dBm (Harmonics)*5 ••Mode: Less than –46 dBm (Non-harmonics)*5 IC-A25N/IC-A25C 6K00A3E/5K60A3E (FCC/EXP) 1 GHz ~ 4 GHz Less than –30 dBm (Harmonics) *5 6K00A3E (Industry Canada) Less than –40 dBm (Non-harmonics)*5 16K0G3E (WX) ••Frequency stability IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE 6K80A3E/5K00A3E IC-A25N/IC-A25C ±0.4 kHz ••Number of memory channels: 300 channels IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE ±1 ppm ••Antenna impedance: 50 ˘ nominal ••Antenna connector: BNC type DDReceiver ••Power supply requirement: 7.2 V DC standard or ••Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne 11.0 V DC at the external DC jack ••Intermediate frequencies: 1st 46.35 MHz, 2nd 450 kHz ••Current drain: TX Less than 1.8 A ••Sensitivity: RX 90 mA typical (at standby) IC-A25N/IC-A25C Less than 500 mA VOR/COM Less than 1 μV (at 6 dB S/N) (at AF maximum)*2 WX Less than 0.4 μV (at 12 dB SINAD) ••Operating temperature range: IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE Less than –107 dBm IC-A25N/IC-A25C –10˚C ~ +60˚C, 14˚F ~ 140˚F (at 12dB SINAD with CCITT) IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE –20˚C ~ +55˚C ••Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) ••Dimensions (projections not included): VOR/COM Less than 1 μV 58.9 (W) × 148.4 (H) × 31.8 (D) mm, WX Less than 0.56 μV 2.3 (W) × 5.8 (H) × 1.3 (D) inches 11 ••Weight (approximately): 384 g, 13.6 oz with antenna and BP-288

SPECIFICATION AND OPTIONS 6 ••Spurious response rejection ratio: DDOthers 1 IC-A25N/IC-A25E ••FA-B02AR antenna VOR/COM More than 60 dB ••CP-20 cigarette lighter cable 2 WX More than 30 dB To use the transceiver with an external power source. IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE More than 70 dB 3 NOTE: Remove the cigarette lighter cable when the transceiver is ••Audio output power: More than 350 mW at 10% distortion not used. 4 into an 8 ˘ load *1 For only the USA version. ••OPC-2379 headset adapter 5 *2 When the GPS, Bluetooth, and Backlight are OFF. To connect your headset to the transceiver. *3 Except operating frequency ±62.5 kHz in 25 kHz channel spacing. ••HM-231 hand microphone 6 *4 Except operating frequency ±20.825 kHz in 8.33 kHz channel spacing. ••RS-AERO1A* 7 AndroidTM application software for flight planning. *5 Except for operating frequency ±1 MHz. ••RS-AERO1I* 8 iOSTM application software for flight planning. ■■Options ••VS-3 Bluetooth® headset* 9 The Bluetooth headset with a [PTT] switch. 10 DDBattery pack/Battery case About the third party Bluetooth headsets:* ••BP-288 Li-ion battery pack Icom has checked the PTT operation with some 3M Peltor headsets 11 such as the WS Headset XP, WS ProTac XP and WS Alert XP. Voltage: 7.2 V (Compatibility not guaranteed.) 12 Capacity: 2200 mAh (minimum), 2350 mAh (typical) Battery life: Approximately 10 hours Some options may not be available in some countries. 13 ••BP-289 battery case Ask your dealer for details. Battery case with 6 AA battery cells. 14 *For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE. DDCharger Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or 15 ••BC-224 rapid charger + BC-123S ac adapter To rapidly charge the battery pack. performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the 16 malfunction is because of: ••BP-167S ac adapter ••Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earthquakes, To charge the battery pack using the transceiver’s DC power jack. storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters, disturbances, DDBelt clip and belt hangers riots, war, or radioactive contamination. ••MB-133 belt clip ••The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not ••MB-96F, MB-96FL, MB-96N belt hangers manufactured or approved by Icom. 12

7 INFORMATION ■■Channel ID list • Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz ••Channel spacing: 25 kHz (Actual frequency is displayed.) Operating Frequency (MHz) Channel ID (Displayed Frequency) Operating Frequency (MHz) Channel ID (Displayed Frequency) 118.0000 118.005 118.0000 118.000 118.0083 118.010 118.0250 118.025 118.0167 118.015 118.0500 118.050 118.0250 118.030 118.0750 118.075 118.0333 118.035 118.1000 118.100 118.0417 118.040 118.0500 118.055 118.0583 118.060 These tables show just the display example between 118.0000 MHz 118.0667 118.065 and 118.1000 MHz. Not all frequencies in the band are shown. 118.0750 118.080 CAUTION: In Canada, use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing 118.0833 118.085 of this radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used. 118.0917 118.090 118.1000 118.105 13

INFORMATION 7 ■■About CE and DOC ■■Disposal 1 Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your 2 versions of IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE which product, literature, or packaging reminds you have the “CE” symbol on the product, that in the European Union, all electrical and 3 comply with the essential requirements of electronic products, batteries, and accumulators 4 the Radio Equipment Directive, 2014/53/ (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to EU, and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous designated collection locations at the end of their working 5 substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area. is available at the following internet address: 7 http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ 8 9 0 2 3 4 5 6 14

7 INFORMATION ■■Firmware version ■■Information FCC identification Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu conforme aux limites fixées pour un appareil numérique de classe A, You can identify your transceiver’s conformément au point 15 de la réglementation FCC. firmware version in the “Version” Ces limites sont définies de façon à fournir une protection screen. raisonnable contre le brouillage préjudiciable lorsque cet ([MENU] > Others > Version) appareil est utilisé dans un environnement commercial. Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre un rayonnement de fréquence radio. S'il n'a pas été installé conformément ■■FCC information aux instructions, il peut par ailleurs créer des interférences perturbant les communications radio. L'utilisation de cet This equipment has been tested and found to comply with appareil dans une zone résidentielle peut provoquer un the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 brouillage préjudiciable, auquel cas l'utilisateur sera tenu de of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide corriger la situation à ses frais. reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement ou modification, equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency non expressément approuvé par Icom Inc., peut annuler energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the l'autorisation de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio conformément à la réglementation FCC. communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. 15

INFORMATION 7 ■■Safety training information 1 Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy while ••DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may 2 transmitting. This radio is designed for and classified as for damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure “Occupational Use Only.” This means it must be used only limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the 3 during the course of employment by individuals aware of manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This use with this radio. 4 WA R N ING radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” ••DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of the total radio use time (“50% in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC 5 and complies with the FCC and IC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and transmitting when “TX” is displayed on the function display. You can cause 6 Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and the radio to transmit by pushing the [PTT] switch. evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: ••ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body 7 ••FCC KDB Publication 447498 D03, Evaluating Compliance with FCC when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on page Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic 12 when attaching the radio to your belt, or other place, to ensure FCC and Fields. IC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. ••American National Standards Institute (C95.1-2010), IEEE Standard 9 for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. 0 ••American National Standards Institute (C95.3-2002), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility 11 Fields– RF and Microwave. During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly ••The accessories listed on page i are authorized for use with this product. Use of accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, 12 turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure. the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as ••Health Canada Safety Code 6 - Limits of Human Exposure to hospitals and blasting sites. 13 Electromagnetic Energy in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz. Occupational/Controlled Use 14 To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of 15 adhere to the following guidelines: the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. 16 C AU TIO N 16

7 INFORMATION ■■ Infomation en matiére de sécurité ••NE PAS faire fonctionner la radio sans qu'une antenne appropriée y soit fixée, car ceci risque d'endommager la radio et causer une exposition supérieure aux limites établies par la FCC. L'antenne appropriée est Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de celle qui est fournie avec cette radio par le fabricant ou une antenne radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Cette radio spécialement autorisée par le fabricant pour être utilisée avec cette radio. est conçue pour un «usage professionnel seulement» et ••NE PAS émettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d'utilisation de AVERTISSEMENT classée comme tel, ce qui signifie qu’elle doit être utilisée l'appareil («50% du facteur d'utilisation»). Émettre pendant plus de 50% du uniquement dans le cadre d’un travail par des personnes temps total d'utilisation peut causer une exposition aux RF supérieure aux conscientes des dangers et des mesures visant à minimiser ces dangers. limites établies par la FCC. La radio est en train d’émettre lorsque le témoin Elle N’EST PAS conçue pour une «utilisation grand public », dans un du “TX” s’affiche sur l’écran ACL. La radio émettra si vous appuyez sur le environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme, aux bouton du microphone. limites d’exposition aux RF de la FCC et d’IC, pour une «utilisation grand ••TOUJOURS tenir l'antenne éloignée d'au moins 2,5 cm de votre corps public». En outre, votre radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives qui au moment d'émettre et utiliser uniquement l'attache pour ceinture Icom suivent en matière de niveaux d’énergie et d’énergie électromagnétique de illustrée à la p. 12, lorsque vous attachez la radio à votre ceinture, ou à RF et d’évaluation de tels niveaux en ce qui concerne l’exposition humaine: autre chose, de façon à vous assurer de ne pas provoquer une exposition ••Publication 447498 D03 de la FCC KDB, «Evaluating Compliance with aux RF supérieure aux limites fixées par la FCC. Pour offrir à vos FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic interlocuteurs la meilleure qualité de transmission possible, tenez l'antenne Fields». à au moins 5 cm de votre bouche et légèrement de côté. ••Norme de l’American National Standards Institute (ANSI): IEEE C95.1-2010 Les renseignements ci-dessus fournissent à l'utilisateur toute l'information sur les niveaux de sécurité compatibles avec l’exposition humaine aux nécessaire sur l'exposition aux RF et sur ce qu'il faut faire pour assurer que cette champs électromagnétiques de radiofréquences (3 kHz à 300 GHz). radio fonctionne en respectant les limites d'exposition aux RF établies par la FCC. ••Norme de l’ANSI: IEEE C95.3-2002 sur la méthode d’évaluation recommandée du champ magnétique potentiellement dangereux des Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité radiofréquences et des micro-ondes. En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui ••Les accessoires illustrés dans “Options” de la feuille d'instructions sont peut provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou systèmes. Pour approuvés pour une utilisation avec ce produit. L’utilisation d’accessoires éviter de telles interférences, mettez la radio hors tension dans les secteurs autres que ceux précisés peut entraîner des niveaux d’exposition aux RF où une signalisation l’exige. NE PAS faire fonctionner l'émetteur dans des supérieures aux limites établies par la FCC et d’IC en matière d’exposition secteurs sensibles au rayonnement électromagnétique tels que les hôpitaux, aux RF sans fil. les aéronefs et les sites de dynamitage. ••Le Code de sécurité 6 de Santé Canada - Les limites d’exposition humaine à Usage professionnel/contrôlé l’énergie électromagnétique dans la gamme de fréquences de 3 kHz à 300 GHz. Ce radio émetteur est utilisé dans des cas où des personnes sont exposées Afin de vous assurer que votre exposition à une énergie en raison de leur travail, pourvu qu'elles soient conscientes du risque électromagnétique de RF se situe dans les limites permises par d'expositionet qu'elles puissent exercer un contrôle sur cette exposition. la FCC pour une utilisation grand public, veuillez en tout temps 17 MISE EN GARDE respecter les directives suivantes :

INDEX A T Accesssories, supplied.....................................................i Transmitting......................................................................8 Automatic Noise Limiter....................................................8 B Battery..............................................................................4 Battery case.................................................................6 Caution.........................................................................4 Charging.......................................................................6 C Channel ID list..................................................................13 E Emergency frequency.......................................................9 F Firmware version..............................................................15 Function display................................................................3 H Headset connection..........................................................10 M 10 Menu screen.....................................................................7 11 O Options.............................................................................12 12 P Panel description..............................................................1 13 R Recall channels................................................................9 14 Receiving..........................................................................8 S 15 Specifications...................................................................11 16 Squelch.............................................................................8 18

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