INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER

iA110EURO
 FOREWORD CAUTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
before using the transceiver. headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in- eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
struction manual contains important operating instructions volume level or discontinue use.
for the IC-A110EURO.
NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a
power source of more than 32 V DC. Such a connection will

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS damage the transceiver.

The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction man- NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is
ual. DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection
will be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give
WORD DEFINITION any protection against such accidents and the transceiver
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock will be ruined.
RWARNING! may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
DO NOT connect the transceiver to a power source using
reverse polarity. This connection will not only blow fuses but
also may damage the transceiver.
Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom In-
corporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United King- DO NOT place unit in a non-secure place to avoid inad-
dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. vertent use by children.
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually desiring to trans- FOREWORD ........................................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS . ....................................................................... i
mit. CAUTIONS .............................................................................................. i
TABLE OF CONTENTS . ......................................................................... ii
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION .............................................................. 1 – 3
■ Panel description . ................................................................................ 1
in areas with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above ■ Function display ................................................................................... 3
+60°C (+140°F). 2 BASIC OPERATION .................................................................. 4 – 5
■ Power ON ............................................................................................. 4
■ Channel selection.................................................................................. 4
DO NOT place the transceiver in excessively dusty envi- ■ Squelch function.................................................................................... 5
ronments. ■ Side tone function................................................................................. 5
■ LCD backlight control............................................................................ 5
■ Dial select function................................................................................ 5
DO NOT place the transceiver against walls. This will ob- 3 SCAN OPERATION ................................................................... 6 – 7
struct heat dissipation. ■ Scan operation ..................................................................................... 6
■ ON-Hook scan . .................................................................................... 7
■ Dualwatch ............................................................................................ 7
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol 4 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ...................................................... 8 – 9
to clean the transceiver, as they can damage the transceiv- ■ Programming a memory channel.......................................................... 8
er’s surfaces. ■ Memory names..................................................................................... 9
5 OTHER FUNCTIONS ............................................................. 10 – 11
■ Initial Set mode .................................................................................. 10
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION . .................................. 12 – 13
operating continuously for long periods of time. ■ Rear panel and connections .............................................................. 12
■ Mounting ............................................................................................ 13
■ Supplied accessories.......................................................................... 13
7 CLONING . ..................................................................................... 14
8 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................... 15 – 17
9 OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER/OTHER OPTIONS........ 18 – 19
■ OPC-871 Headset adapter.................................................................. 18
■ Other Options...................................................................................... 19

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 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Panel description
q w e r

V/M SCAN PRI SQL

!0 o i u y t

q TUNING [DIAL] [TS](DIAL) e VOLUME UP [Y] DOWN [Z] KEY

➥ Changes the operating frequency; memory channel in Adjusts the audio output level.
the Memory mode; set mode contents in the Set mode,
etc. r LOUD SPEAKER
➥ Push to toggle the dimmer control OFF, Low or High. Front mounted loud speaker.
➥ H old down for 1 second to select the Tuning Step t POWER SWITCH [POWER]
[TS]; 1 MHz or 10 kHz are selectable. (p. 5) Hold down 0.5 seconds to turn the power ON and OFF.
w FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 3) • At Power ON, the Initial Set mode (p. 10) or the Cloning mode
Displays the operating frequency, memory channel name, (p. 14) can optionally be selected.
etc.

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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

y SQL SWITCH [SQL] !0 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR

➥ Push to turn ON the squelch adjust mode. (p. 6) Connects to the supplied microphone or optional.
➥ Hold down this switch for 1 second to turn the both in- NEVER connect other microphones. The pin assignments
ternal and external speaker output ON or OFF. (p. 4) may be different and the transceiver may be damaged.
u PRIORITY SWITCH [PRI]
MICROPHONE
➥ Push to select the priority channel. (p. 11)
The supplied microphone has a PTT switch and a cradle.
• “Pr” appears on the display.
The following functions are available when the microphone
i SCAN SWITCH [SCAN] is taken off the hook or put back on the hook:
➥ Starts and stops the scan function: ➥ Automatic scan starts when the microphone is put ON Hook.
• VFO mode: VFO scan function. (p. 6) (p. 7)
• Memory mode: Memory channel scan function. (p. 6) ➥ Automatic scan stops when the microphone is taken OFF Hook.
➥ H old down this switch for 5 seconds to set the dis- (p. 7)
played channel as a memory lock-out channel. (p. 8)
• “LOCK OUT” appears on the display.

o VFO/MEMORY SWITCH [V/M] [MW](V/M)

➥ Push to toggle between the VFO mode and the Mem-
ory mode. (p. 4)
• “X” and memory channel number appear when the Mem-
ory mode is selected.
• The transceiver has 99 memory channels.
➥When the VFO mode is selected;
NOTE: Optional functions vary with transceiver version. In
• Hold down this switch for 5 seconds to enter the VFO fre-
quency into memory channel. (p. 8) this manual, optional functions are indicated by an
➥When the Memory mode is selected; “ ” Icon.
• Hold down this switch for 5 seconds to turn ON the “Memory
Please contact your dealer for details.
name write mode.”

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 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display t TX INDICATOR (p. 5)

Appears while transmitting.

q w e r t y FREQUENCY DISPLAY (p. 11)

➥Shows the operating frequency.
➥S hows the channel name when the memory name
function is selected. (p. 10)
!1 y
u VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS
➥ Shows the AF volume level (while receiving).

i SET MODE INDICATOR

u ➥ Appears when the Initial Set mode is selected. (p. 12)
o i

!0 LOCK OUT INDICATOR

q MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 5) ➥ A ppears when the channel is set as a ‘LOCK OUT’
Appears when the Memory mode is selected. channel. (p. 10)

w DUALWATCH INDICATOR (p. 7) !1 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR

Appears when the dualwatch function is activated.
➥ Indicates the selected memory channel number
➥ ‘Pr’ appears when the priority channel is selected.
e SCAN INDICATOR (p. 8)
Appears when the scan function is selected.

r BUSY INDICATOR (p. 6)

*NOTE: The VFO/memory switch [V/M] and the memory
“ BUSY” appears when receiving a signal or when the
write switch [MW](V/M) functions may not be available, de-
squelch is open. (p. 6)
pending on version.

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 BASIC OPERATION 2
■ Power ON ■ Channel selection
q Push [POWER] to turn ON the power. ï VFO/Memory selection
Push [V/M] to select the Mem-
ory mode or the VFO mode.
➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a de-
sired frequency or channel.

w Operate the transceiver as described in the following sec-

tions.
e Select the desired memory channel (or VFO frequency)
with the [V/M] keys.
• When receiving a signal, appears and audio is heard
from the speaker.
• Further adjustment of the audio level may be necessary at this
ï External speaker output control
External speaker output can be turned OFF, if desired.
point.
• Push [SQL] to adjust the squelch level. (p. 6)
q Hold down [SQL] for 1 second.
• Hold down [TS](DIAL) for 1 second to select the tuning step.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “SP OFF”.
1MHz or 10 kHz are selectable. (p. 7) e Push [SQL] to return to the previous mode.
r Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the micro-
phone at your normal voice level. NOTE: This function is avail-
• Transmit indicator lights. able both internal and exter-
t Release [PTT] to receive. nal speakers.

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 2 BASIC OPERATION

■ Squelch function ■ Dial select function

The transceiver has a noise squelch circuit to mute unde- Use the dial select function to adjust the tuning step of the
sired noise while receiving no signals. [DIAL] keys. Use 1 MHz tuning when you want to change the
frequency in large increments; use regular tuning (25 kHz or
D Setting the squelch level 8.33 kHz) when you want to change the frequency in
q Push [SQL] to turn ON the level adjusting mode.
smaller increments.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the squelch level.
• ‘SQ 01’ is loose squelch and ‘SQ 25’ is tight squelch. (In-
q P ush [V/M] to select the
itial level is ‘SQ 01’)
VFO mode.
• ‘SQ 01’ indicates that the squelch circuit is turned off.
w Hold down [TS](DIAL) for 1
•“ ” appears on the display.
second to select the desired
e Push [SQL] to return to regular operation. 1 MHz tuning selected
tuning increment.
• 1 MHz tuning or regular
■ Side tone function tuning steps can be se-
lected. (See the diagrams
When using an optional headset, such as those from the to the right.)
David Clark Co. using the OPC-871 HEAD SET ADAPTER, the e Hold down [TS](DIAL) for 1 Regular tuning selected
transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for second to return to normal
monitoring. (p. 17) operation.

■ LCD backlight control

NOTE: Large tuning steps should be used only when you
The backlight of the LCD can be set to OFF, Low or High. want to change the frequency in large increments. Please
select regular tuning steps for normal operation.
➥ Push [DIAL] to toggle the backlight control; OFF, Low or
High are selectable.
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 SCAN OPERATION 3
■ Scan operation • VFO scan
Repeatedly scans all
q Push [V/M] to select the Memory mode or the VFO mode, frequencies over the entire lowest Start highest
frequency frequency
if necessary. band. Scan step is minimum
Scan
•“ ” appears when in the Memory mode. channel spacing. (e.g. 25 kHz or
Jump
w Make sure the squelch level is set to the threshold point. 8.33 kHz)
• Set the squelch level (01 to 25) where the noise is just muted.
e Push [SCAN] to start the scan.
• To change the scan direction, turn [DIAL]. ï PRIORITY SCAN
• “SCAN (or P SCAN)“ flashes while scanning.
r Push [SCAN] again to stop the scan. • Priority memory scan 250 msec.
While scanning in the Memory 250 msec.
Mch 1
mode, priority watch checks for
NOTE: Normal scan or Priority scan is pre-programmed Priority SKIP Mch 2*
a signal on the selected ch Mch 3
by cloning. Please ask your dealer or system operator for
priority channel ever y 250
details. Mch 99
msec. and skips the lockout
channel(s). *: Lockout ch

ï NORMAL SCAN
• Memory lock scan Mch 1
Repeatedly scans memory Mch 2* SKIP
channels except skip (lockout) Mch 3
channels.
Mch 99
250 msec. *: Lockout ch

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 3 SCAN OPERATION

■ ON–Hook scan ■ Dualwatch

An ON–Hook scan (Hanger scan) stops when taking the mi- Dualwatch monitors the priority channel while you are
crophone off its hanger (OFF–Hook) and resumes when receiving another channel (VFO or memory channel).
putting it back on the hanger (ON–Hook).
➥ Push [SCAN] to start scanning. • If a signal is received on the
250 msec. 5 sec.
• When a signal is received, the scan pauses until the signal dis- priority channel, dualwatch
VFO
appears. pauses on the priority chan- frequency
Priority or
• The scan resumes 2 seconds after the signal disappears, un- nel until the signal disap- channel memory
less you pushed [PTT] and transmitted. pears. channel

• To transmit on the selected

• Take the microphone off the hanger to stop the scan.
channel during dualwatch,
• Put the microphone back on the hanger to resume scan-
hold down [PTT].
ning.

When you take the microphone OFF Hook during the scan See page 11 for details of the priority channel setting.
operation.
• In VFO scan; ï Operation
the scan stops on the last frequency that was scanned.
• In memory scan; q Select the desired operating channel (VFO or Memory
the scan stops on the last memory channel that was channel).
scanned. w Hold down [PRI] for 1 second to start dualwatch.
• In priority memory scan; ‘P’ blinks during dualwatch.
the scan stops on the priority channel. e To cancel dualwatch, push [PRI] again.

 OTE: Be sure to connect the supplied microphone

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hanger to the vehicle’s ground for ON and OFF Hook mi-
crophone functions. (p. 12)

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 MEMORY PROGRAMMING 4
■ Programming a memory channel
The transceiver has 99 memory channels for storage of D Setting lockout channels
often-used frequencies. In order to speed up the scan periods, you can set memory
q Push [V/M] to select the VFO channels you don’t wish to be scanned as lockout channels.
mode, if necessary.
w R otate [DIAL] to select the q Push [V/M] to select the Memory mode, if necessary.
desired frequency. •“ ” appears.
• Push [TS](DIAL) one or more w R otate [DIAL] to select a memory channel to set as a
times to use the dial select lockout channel.
function, if desired. e Hold down [SCAN] for 5 sec-
e Hold down [MW](V/M) for 5 onds to toggle the lockout
seconds to enter the mem- setting ON or OFF.
MR
ory programming mode. • “ LOCK OUT” appears when
• “ ” and the memory chan- the channel is set as a lockout Memory channel 8 is set
channel. as the lockout channel.
nel number appear.
r R otate [DIAL] to select the
MR
desired memor y channel
number.
t Hold down [MW](V/M) for 1
second to program the infor-
mation into the channel and
return to the VFO mode.
• To cancel the memory informa-
tion, hold down [SQL] for 1 NOTE: The VFO/memory switch [V/M] and the memory
second. write switch [MW] functions may not be available, depend-
ing on version.

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 4 MEMORY PROGRAMMING

■ Memory names
ï Programming memory names r Hold down [MW](V/M) for 2 seconds to input the entered
q Select the memory channel to be programmed: name.
➥ Push [V/M] to select the Memory mode. • The character stops blinking.
• Memory channels can be programmed with names of up to 7
➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel.
characters in length.
w H old down [MW](V/M) for 5 seconds to enter memory
• When no name is programmed, the display shows the operat-
name writing mode.
ing frequency.
• The first digit blinks.
e Repeatedly rotates [DIAL] to select the desired character. NOTE: P
 ush [PTT] to cancel the memory name programming.
• To erase a character, overwrite with a space (displayed as _).
• To move the cursor forwards or backwards, push [Y] or [Z]. • The following characters can be used in names:
• Hold down [SQL] for 2 seconds to erase all characters.
➥ 0 to 9, A to Z (capitals), (space), $, %, ’, (, ), ✽, +, “
, ”, –, /, <, =, >, ?, @, [, \, ], ^, _ and `.

[EXAMPLE]: Setting the name to “ TOWER 2”

V/M for 5 sec. + or V/M for 1 sec.

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 OTHER FUNCTIONS 5
■ Initial Set mode D Beep tones ON/OFF
Confirmation beep tones normally
The Initial Set mode is accessed at Power ON, and allows s o u n d w h e n yo u p u s h a key.
you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way you can the These can be turned ON or OFF,
“customize” the transceiver operations to suit your as you prefer.
preferences and operating style.

D Entering Initial Set mode

q While holding down [V/M] + [TS](DIAL), push [POWER] to
turn ON the power. D Side tones ON/OFF
• The transceiver enters the Initial Set mode and “MN”, “BP”, “ST” When using an optional headset
or “PR” (p. 11) appears on the display. such as those from the David
w Push [TS](DIAL) to select the Clark Co. using an adapter, the
desired item as descr ibed transceiver outputs your transmit-
below and to the right. ted voice to the headset for moni-
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the de- toring.
sired option or setting. •O
 ptional OPC-871 HEADSET
r Push [SCAN] to exit the Initial ADAPTER is required.
Set mode and return to the
previous operating mode.

D Memory names
This item allows you to display a memory name instead of
the frequency.
• When a memory channel has not been programmed with a name,
the frequency appears instead.

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 5 OTHER FUNCTION

D Priority channel •  Setting the priority channel

The priority channel is used to store your most often-used q While holding down [V/M] and [TS](DIAL), push [POWER]
channel for quick recall. In addition, the priority channel is to turn ON the power.
monitored during priority scan modes. The default setting for • T he transceiver enters the
the priority channel will differ, depending on pre-program- Initial Set mode.
ming. w Push [TS](DIAL) to select
the priority channel Set
➥ Push [PRI] to toggle the prior- mode.
ity channel mode or previous e Rotate [DIAL] to select the
mode. desired channel number
as a priority channel or
OFF.
r H old down [POWER] to
turn OFF the power.

 EVER select the blank memory channel as the priority

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channel. In such a case the priority function is automati-
cally set to the OFF position.

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 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6
■ Rear panel and connections w

r External speaker jack q

Antenna

t red: +
OPC-871 HEADSET
12 V or 24 V
ADAPTER (Option)
black: _ Battery
e Supplied DC
power cable

q Connects to an antenna r EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK

Ask your dealer about antenna selection and best instal- Connect an 8 Ω, 30 W (Min.) external speaker, if desired.
lation location. (Standard 50 Ω antenna with an SWR CAUTION: DO NOT use an external speaker whose
<3.0) power input rating is less than 30 W or whose imped-
w MICROPHONE HANGER ance is less than 8 Ω. Using a speaker of less than
Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’s 30 W power rating, or less than 8 Ω impedance, could
ground for to use the hanger scan function when hanging cause damage to the external speaker or to the trans-
or removing the microphone. ceiver itself.
e DC POWER RECEPTACLE t OPC-871 OPTIONAL HEADSET ADAPTER
Connects to a 12 or 24 V DC battery. Pay attention to po- Connect an optional headset. (See p. 17)
larities.
• 12 V or 24 V automatic selectable.
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 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION

■ Mounting ■ Supplied accessories

Flat washer
q w r
e
Spring washer

t
y
u

i
When using
self-tapping screws o !1 !2
!0

The universal mounting bracket supplied with your trans-

ceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. Please read q Microphone��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
the following instructions carefully. w Microphone hanger and screw set���������������������������������������� 1 set
e Microphone cable������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1
• M ount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied r DC power cable (OPC-1091)������������������������������������������������������ 1
screws (M5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 t Mounting bracket������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1
mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. y Bracket bolts������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
• Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver u Mounting screws (M5 × 12)��������������������������������������������������������� 4
is at 90˚ to your line of sight when operating. i Self-tapping screws (M5 × 20)���������������������������������������������������� 4
o Flat washers�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
IMPORTANT! !0 Spring washers��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
 etailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers to
D !1 Nuts��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
!2 Fuses (10 A)������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2
be fitted into vehicles are available. Contact your Icom
dealer or distributor.
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 CLONING 7
D Data cloning
Cloning allows you to quickly and easily
] D Cloning using PC
Data can be cloned to and from a PC using the optional CS-
transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to A110EURO CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional OPC-478 CLON-
another transceiver or data from a PC to a transceiver using ING CABLE + OPC-592 CLONING CABLE ADAPTER . Consult the CS-
the optional CS-A110EURO cloning software. A110EURO CLONING SOFTWARE HELP message for details.

D Transceiver to transceiver cloning D Cloning error

When the display to the right ap-
q Connect the OPC-591 CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs to
pears, a cloning error has oc-
the [MIC] jack of the master and sub-transceivers.
curred.
• The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub-transceiver.
w While holding down [Y] + [Z] + [V/M], push [POWER] to
• In this case, both transceivers automatically return to the
enter cloning mode (master transceiver only­—power ON
clone standby mode and cloning must be repeated.
only for sub-transceiver).
• “ CLONE” appears and the
transceivers enter the clone
standby mode.
e Push [POWER] on the master
transceiver.
• “ CL-OUT” appears in the
master transceiver’s display.
• “ CL-IN” appears automati-
cally in the sub-transceiver’s
display.
e When cloning is finished, turn
power OFF, then ON again to
exit the cloning mode.

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 8 SPECIFICATIONS

D General D Transmitter
• Frequency coverage : 118.000 to 136.975 MHz • Output power : 9 W ±1.5 dB (+15 to +35˚C)
• Channel spacing : 25/8.33 kHz 9 W +2 dB, –3 dB (–20 to +55˚C)
• Mode : AM (6K00A3E) • Modulation depth : More than 85%
• No. of memory channels : 99 • Modulation compression : Linear: 85%, Max. : 95%
• Acceptable power supply : 13.75 V* or 27.5 V* DC • Amplitude mod. distortion : Less than 10% 
(negative ground) (*Automatic selection) • Audio frequency response : +2 dB to –4 dB from
• Usable temp. range : –20˚C to +55˚C 350 to 2500 Hz
• Frequency err : ±1 ppm (0 to +40˚C) M
 ore than –25 dB at 5000 Hz
• Current drain (at 13.75 V DC): (at 25 kHz channel spacing)
Tx 5 A (at max. power) M
 ore than –25 dB at 3200 Hz
Rx 4 A ( at max. AF) (at 8.33 kHz channel spacing)
0.5 A (at stand by) • Adjacent channel power : Less than 60 dB
• Antenna impedance : Standard 50 Ω with SWR<3:1 (at 25 kHz channel spacing)
• Dimensions : 150 (W) × 50 (H) × 180 (D) mm L
 ess than 50 dB
(projections not incl.) (at 8.33 kHz channel spacing)
• Weight (approx.) : 1.5 kg • Conducted spurious emissions:
L
 ess than –46dBm
(9 kHz to 30 MHz)
L
 ess than –36 dBm for
harmonics
L
 ess than –46 dBm for non-
harmonics (30 MHz to 1 GHz)
L
 ess than –30 dBm for
harmonics
L
 ess than –40 dBm for non-
harmonics (1 GHz to 4 GHz)

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 SPECIFICATIONS (VFO CHANNEL ID LIST) 8

D Receiver • Audio output power : More than 10 W (at 13.75 V

• Receive system : Double conversion DC with 8 Ω load 60 % MOD.
superheterodyne 10% distortion)
• Intermediate frequencies : 1st 38.85 MHz Side tone M
 ore than 100 mW (with 500 Ω
2nd 450 kHz load 60% MOD. 10 % distor-
• Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) : Less than 5 dBµV tion)
• Squelch sensitivity : Less than –6 dBµV (Threshold) • Audio output impedance : Ext. SP 8 Ω
• Harmonic distortion : Less than 5% (at 30% mod.) Side tone 500 Ω
Less than 10% (at 90% mod.)
• Audio frequency response : +2 dB to –4 dB from
350 to 3000 Hz
(at 25 kHz channel spacing)
 2 dB to –4 dB from
+
350 to 2500 Hz
(at 8.33 kHz channel spacing)
• Audio noise : More than 40 dB
• Adjacent channel rejection : More than 60 dB
• Spurious response rejection : More than 70 dB
• Intermodulation response : More than 64 dB
rejection
• Blocking or desensitisation : More than 70 dB
• Conducted spurious : Less than –57 dBm
emissions (9 kHz to 1 GHz)
 Less than –47 dBm
(1 GHz to 4 GHz)
• Cross modulation rejection : More than 70 dB
All stated specifications are subject to change without
• Receiver dynamic range : Less than 6 dB
notice or obligation.
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 8 SPECIFICATIONS (VFO CHANNEL ID LIST)

• Channel spacing: 25 kHz (Actual frequency is displayed.) • Channel spacing: 8.33/ 25 kHz auto selection mode
Operating Freq. Channel spacing Channel ID Operating Freq. Channel spacing Channel ID
(MHz) (kHz) (Displayed Freq.) (MHz) (kHz) (Displayed Freq.)
118.0000 25 118.000 118.0000 25 118.000
118.0250 25 118.025 118.0000 8.33 118.005
118.0500 25 118.050 118.0083 8.33 118.010
118.0750 25 118.075 118.0167 8.33 118.015
118.1000 25 118.100 118.0250 25 118.025
118.0250 8.33 118.030
118.0333 8.33 118.035
• Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz 118.0417 8.33 118.040
118.0500 25 118.050
Operating Freq. Channel spacing Channel ID 118.0500 8.33 118.055
(MHz) (kHz) (Displayed Freq.)
118.0583 8.33 118.060
118.0000 8.33 118.005 118.0667 8.33 118.065
118.0083 8.33 118.010 118.0750 25 118.075
118.0167 8.33 118.015 118.0750 8.33 118.080
118.0250 8.33 118.030 118.0833 8.33 118.085
118.0333 8.33 118.035 118.0917 8.33 118.090
118.0417 8.33 118.040 118.1000 25 118.100
118.0500 8.33 118.055 118.1000 8.33 118.105
118.0583 8.33 118.060
118.0667 8.33 118.065
118.0750 8.33 118.080 These tables show just the display examples between
118.0833 8.33 118.085 118.0000 MHz and 118.1000 MHz, not show all frequencies
118.0917 8.33 118.090 in the band.
118.1000 8.33 118.105

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 OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER/OTHER OPTIONS 9
■ OPC-871 Headset adapter D Installation
The optional OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER is installed as
When using an optional headset, such as those from the follows.
David Clark Co. with the adapter, the transceiver outputs q Turn OFF the power, then disconnect the DC power cable.
your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. (pp. 5, w Unscrew the 4 screws, then remove the bottom cover. (Fig. 1)
10) e Insert the connector as shown below. (Fig. 2)
r Mount the phone plug attachment together with the mo-
bile mounting bracket with 2 supplied screws. (Fig. 3)
D Connection PTT switch
Use a PTT switch with a 3.5
mm diameter plug, if re-
quired.

Fig. 1

HEADSET
(Purchase sepa-
rately.)

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 9 OPC-871/OPTIONS

• Bend the plastic dust cover down before installing the strain
relief into the notch. ■ Other options
OPC-871 HEADSET ADAPTER (See pp. 18–19)

CS-A110EURO CLONING SOFTWARE

Provides quick and easy programming of items, including
private channels, scan settings, etc. to the transceiver, using
a PC.

Fig. 2 OPC-478 CLONING CABLE

OPC-592 CLONING CABLE ADAPTER
These three components work as one set and provide for quick
• Use the upper side mounting hole. and easy programming of items, including memory channels,
• You can mount the attachment on either side of the trans- memory names and set mode contents, etc. with a PC.
ceiver.
OPC-591 CLONING CABLE
Cloning cable for transceiver to transceiver cloning. Very con-
venient to transfer of programmed contents from one trans-
ceiver to another.

Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal

performance when used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an
Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used
Fig. 3 with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by
Icom.
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CE Versions of the IC-A110EURO which dis- This warning symbol indicates that this equip-
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the European Radio and Telecommunication tions in the country of use. Be sure to check
Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. that you have the correct version of this radio or
the correct programming of this radio, to comply
with national licensing requirement.
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