The IC-A24E/A6E VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and crafts-manship.
This instruction manual covers the Icom IC-A24E and IC-A6E VHF air band transceivers. It explains how to set up the radio, attach the supplied accessories, and use the panel controls including the tuning dial, squelch, volume, PTT switch and function keys.
The manual describes basic operation such as setting frequencies, receiving and transmitting, the ANL function, the recall function and accessing the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency. It also covers memory operation, scan types, VOR navigation (IC-A24E only), battery packs and charging, cloning, troubleshooting, specifications and optional accessories. The manual notes that the IC-A24E/A6E is for ground station use only and cannot be used in an aircraft or as the main radio.
| Water resistant construction | IPX4 equivalent (IEC 60529, 2001) |
|---|---|
| External power source limit | Max. 11.5 V DC |
| External DC fuse rating | 5 A maximum |
| Operating temperature range | -20°C to +55°C |
No. The manual states the IC-A24E/A6E is for ground station use only and cannot and should not be used in an aircraft or as the main radio.
Push the [121.5 MHz] emergency key for 2 seconds to select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency.
There are 24 squelch levels plus squelch open (0), selected by pushing [SQL] and rotating the [DIAL] knob.
Push and hold the [PWR] power switch for 2 seconds to turn the power ON or OFF.