Icom IC-W2A Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL —
This instruction manual contains important safety and oper-
ating instructions for the IC-W2A/E.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair
transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the IC-W2A/E DUAL BAND FM
TRANSCEIVER. A state-of-the-art transceiver, the IC-W2A/E
has the following features:
* Simultaneous receiving and displaying of the 144 MHz and
430 (440) MHz bands.
* Unbelievably small — just fits in the palm of your hand.
*Volume
and
squelch
controls
for
separate
VHF
and
UHF
control.
CAUTIONS
NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a pow-
er source of more than 16 VDC. These connections will ruin
the transceiver.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using
reverse polarity. This connection will damage the transceiver.
NEVER allow children to touch the transceiver.
AVOID
using
or
placing
the
transceiver
in
areas
with
tem-
peratures
below
—
10°C
(+
14°F)
or
above
+60°C
(+
140°F).
AVOID placing the transceiver in direct sunlight.
OPERATING NOTES
BE CAREFUL! When transmitting for a long time with
high output power, the rear panel may become hot.
When using the transceiver with a small-capacity battery pack
such
as
BP-81
or
BP-82,
we
recommend
operating
with
low
output
power.
Battery
power
will
be
discharged
quickly
if
the
transceiver is operated continuously using high output power.

Icom IC-W2A Specifications

General

Brand	Icom
Model	IC-W2A
Category	Transceiver
Language	English