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mrmexico September 10th 03 03:55 AM

Icom IC-4AT operation?
 
I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM

Mark V. Russo September 10th 03 04:10 AM

Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM



Mark V. Russo September 10th 03 04:10 AM

Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM



mrmexico September 10th 03 01:09 PM

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM


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mrmexico September 10th 03 01:09 PM

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM


--


Mark V. Russo September 11th 03 02:03 AM

What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM


--



Mark V. Russo September 11th 03 02:03 AM

What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM


--



Mark V. Russo September 11th 03 02:03 AM

What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM


--



Mark V. Russo September 11th 03 02:03 AM

What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM


--



mrmexico September 11th 03 01:07 PM

KD5ZAM. I got my ticket pretty recently, still tech class.

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM

--


mrmexico September 11th 03 01:07 PM

KD5ZAM. I got my ticket pretty recently, still tech class.

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM

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Dennis Kaylor September 11th 03 01:42 PM

i happen to have the box and manual for this HT
if your interested let me know
i would take 20$ plus shipping of $10 for it
drop me an email if interested



Dennis Kaylor September 11th 03 01:42 PM

i happen to have the box and manual for this HT
if your interested let me know
i would take 20$ plus shipping of $10 for it
drop me an email if interested



Fred McKenzie September 11th 03 03:48 PM

KD5ZAM. I got my ticket pretty recently, still tech class.

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?



MrMexico-

You may have missed the question about IC-4AT vs IC-04AT. They are two
different radios.

I have the older IC-4AT. It did NOT come with PL capability. It was necessary
to sandwich a tiny PL tone generator board between two larger boards in the
radio, and the tone is permanently set by soldered jumpers. It can't be
adjusted without a major disassembly and re-programming the jumpers.

Setting frequency and offset is easy on the IC-4AT, as Mark indicated. I have
never used the IC-04AT, but recall it is quite a bit more sophisticated. For
either radio, "tuning" might require a service manual if yours is off
frequency.

A web site that has quite a bit of information including some downloadable
manuals, is http://www.mods.dk/ which I think is in Germany.

73, Fred, K4DII


Fred McKenzie September 11th 03 03:48 PM

KD5ZAM. I got my ticket pretty recently, still tech class.

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?



MrMexico-

You may have missed the question about IC-4AT vs IC-04AT. They are two
different radios.

I have the older IC-4AT. It did NOT come with PL capability. It was necessary
to sandwich a tiny PL tone generator board between two larger boards in the
radio, and the tone is permanently set by soldered jumpers. It can't be
adjusted without a major disassembly and re-programming the jumpers.

Setting frequency and offset is easy on the IC-4AT, as Mark indicated. I have
never used the IC-04AT, but recall it is quite a bit more sophisticated. For
either radio, "tuning" might require a service manual if yours is off
frequency.

A web site that has quite a bit of information including some downloadable
manuals, is http://www.mods.dk/ which I think is in Germany.

73, Fred, K4DII


Mark V. Russo September 12th 03 01:11 AM

Hi, still did not get your name or the date you got your license.
It is on the ticket. What color paper was your license printed on,
Blue or green??

The 4at has volume, squelch on top.
Also, set the numbers on top to the frequency you want.
On the back set the offset, plus or minus or center for simplex.
That's it.
Have fun...
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mrmexico wrote:

KD5ZAM. I got my ticket pretty recently, still tech class.

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM

--



Mark V. Russo September 12th 03 01:11 AM

Hi, still did not get your name or the date you got your license.
It is on the ticket. What color paper was your license printed on,
Blue or green??

The 4at has volume, squelch on top.
Also, set the numbers on top to the frequency you want.
On the back set the offset, plus or minus or center for simplex.
That's it.
Have fun...
------------------------------------------------------------------------



mrmexico wrote:

KD5ZAM. I got my ticket pretty recently, still tech class.

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message ...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus, minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM

--



Radioman September 12th 03 02:00 AM

Hi, still did not get your name or the date you got your license.
It is on the ticket. What color paper was your license printed on,
Blue or green??



Callsign: KD5ZAM Class: Technician Codes: HAI USA
Effective: 29 Aug 2003 Expires: 29 Aug 2013

That would be green, like mine.

Radioman September 12th 03 02:00 AM

Hi, still did not get your name or the date you got your license.
It is on the ticket. What color paper was your license printed on,
Blue or green??



Callsign: KD5ZAM Class: Technician Codes: HAI USA
Effective: 29 Aug 2003 Expires: 29 Aug 2013

That would be green, like mine.

Ms September 12th 03 06:03 AM

If he has set the PL tone, in all likelyhood he has the 04AT. That is,
unless the 4AT has an add-on CTCSS board. Possible, but not likely. If you
can find a manual for the 02AT, the operation should be pretty much the
same. There's not much on the 'net about the 02AT either, according to
Google. You might have to try one of the online sources that sells manuals,
such as http://www.w7fg.com/ .

BTW, he gave his callsign twice, once on the original post and once in
reply. Try checking QRZ if you want his name and license date (29 Aug
2003). Freshly minted ham, as it were. Welcome, Will!

M


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"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message
...
Hi, still did not get your name or the date you got your license.
It is on the ticket. What color paper was your license printed on,
Blue or green??
The 4at has volume, squelch on top.
Also, set the numbers on top to the frequency you want.
On the back set the offset, plus or minus or center for simplex.
That's it.
Have fun...




mrmexico wrote:
KD5ZAM. I got my ticket pretty recently, still tech class.
"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message
...
What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message

...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus,

minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a

lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM

--




Ms September 12th 03 06:03 AM

If he has set the PL tone, in all likelyhood he has the 04AT. That is,
unless the 4AT has an add-on CTCSS board. Possible, but not likely. If you
can find a manual for the 02AT, the operation should be pretty much the
same. There's not much on the 'net about the 02AT either, according to
Google. You might have to try one of the online sources that sells manuals,
such as http://www.w7fg.com/ .

BTW, he gave his callsign twice, once on the original post and once in
reply. Try checking QRZ if you want his name and license date (29 Aug
2003). Freshly minted ham, as it were. Welcome, Will!

M


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For the spambots:









"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message
...
Hi, still did not get your name or the date you got your license.
It is on the ticket. What color paper was your license printed on,
Blue or green??
The 4at has volume, squelch on top.
Also, set the numbers on top to the frequency you want.
On the back set the offset, plus or minus or center for simplex.
That's it.
Have fun...




mrmexico wrote:
KD5ZAM. I got my ticket pretty recently, still tech class.
"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message
...
What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message

...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus,

minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a

lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM

--




Mark V. Russo September 12th 03 09:53 PM

He may have given his callsign twice (if it is his callsign) but he never
replied with his name
or answered the question, is it a 4AT or an O4AT.
Makes me wonder how hard a 2AT / 4AT is to operate.
It is a joke to work it.
Wonder why he never replied to the group with those answers?
Now, either he is not a ham and just a troll trying up be a smart ass wondering
how many folks can help him with
this simplest of radios or he really does not understand the concept of radios
at all. Does he have a problem
with his AM broadcast radio also??
Also, a Freshly minted ham who just received his ticked a few short weeks ago
should be able to tell me when he got
his ticket.
After detailed explanation of how to "tune" the frequency (2 times) he still
asks the
same question. My guess is he is not a ham.
P.S. of course I looked him up.

M


Ms wrote:

If he has set the PL tone, in all likelyhood he has the 04AT. That is,
unless the 4AT has an add-on CTCSS board. Possible, but not likely. If you
can find a manual for the 02AT, the operation should be pretty much the
same. There's not much on the 'net about the 02AT either, according to
Google. You might have to try one of the online sources that sells manuals,
such as http://www.w7fg.com/ .

BTW, he gave his callsign twice, once on the original post and once in
reply. Try checking QRZ if you want his name and license date (29 Aug
2003). Freshly minted ham, as it were. Welcome, Will!

M

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For the spambots:





"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message
...
Hi, still did not get your name or the date you got your license.
It is on the ticket. What color paper was your license printed on,
Blue or green??
The 4at has volume, squelch on top.
Also, set the numbers on top to the frequency you want.
On the back set the offset, plus or minus or center for simplex.
That's it.
Have fun...

mrmexico wrote:
KD5ZAM. I got my ticket pretty recently, still tech class.
"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message
...
What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message

...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus,

minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a

lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM

--



Mark V. Russo September 12th 03 09:53 PM

He may have given his callsign twice (if it is his callsign) but he never
replied with his name
or answered the question, is it a 4AT or an O4AT.
Makes me wonder how hard a 2AT / 4AT is to operate.
It is a joke to work it.
Wonder why he never replied to the group with those answers?
Now, either he is not a ham and just a troll trying up be a smart ass wondering
how many folks can help him with
this simplest of radios or he really does not understand the concept of radios
at all. Does he have a problem
with his AM broadcast radio also??
Also, a Freshly minted ham who just received his ticked a few short weeks ago
should be able to tell me when he got
his ticket.
After detailed explanation of how to "tune" the frequency (2 times) he still
asks the
same question. My guess is he is not a ham.
P.S. of course I looked him up.

M


Ms wrote:

If he has set the PL tone, in all likelyhood he has the 04AT. That is,
unless the 4AT has an add-on CTCSS board. Possible, but not likely. If you
can find a manual for the 02AT, the operation should be pretty much the
same. There's not much on the 'net about the 02AT either, according to
Google. You might have to try one of the online sources that sells manuals,
such as http://www.w7fg.com/ .

BTW, he gave his callsign twice, once on the original post and once in
reply. Try checking QRZ if you want his name and license date (29 Aug
2003). Freshly minted ham, as it were. Welcome, Will!

M

--
For the spambots:





"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message
...
Hi, still did not get your name or the date you got your license.
It is on the ticket. What color paper was your license printed on,
Blue or green??
The 4at has volume, squelch on top.
Also, set the numbers on top to the frequency you want.
On the back set the offset, plus or minus or center for simplex.
That's it.
Have fun...

mrmexico wrote:
KD5ZAM. I got my ticket pretty recently, still tech class.
"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message
...
What is your name and when did you get your ticket??

mrmexico wrote:

Can you give more detailed instructions on tuning?

"Mark V. Russo" wrote in message

...
Hi, Are you talking about a IC-4AT or an IC-04AT?
If your talking about a 4AT, it's pretty easy.
I had one of those a while back.
Great radio, can't kill them!!
Tuning? Just use the thumbwheel on top to set the frequency.
If I remember correctly the transmit offset is on the back, plus,

minus or
simplex.
73, Mark


mrmexico wrote:

I have an Icom IC-4AT, but no manual for it. I can set the PL tones,
but am having difficulty with other aspects of operation, such as
tuning. Anyone have any hints for me?

Also, does anyone have a list of specs or something? There isn't a

lot
about this radio on google...

73
KD5ZAM

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