IC-A210 Instruction manual
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1. Programming channel tag 16 Programming example AN Programming group name 15 Programming NOS EE 9 Programming a memory channel 10 R Regular memory channel 9 13 S Safety training information s ssenessssnensrsssenersrernrnrninrnnnnrnrnrnnrsrnennnne 35 Sidetone level Squelch test OR EE creed tea rela tence 20 Standby frequency selection oo cece sees cece eceneeeeensenseaseeseeseeeaaeaaea 5 T Blue 27 Transceiver installation 28 Transceiver removal 28 Transferring memory contents 12 Transmitting sieis 6 Transmitting microphone Selection oo eee cece cece eee eeeeeeeneeee 25 INDEX USER 1 setting USER 2 setting Weather memory channel Weather memory channel scan ou eee eee ence ee ee teen teens 21 34 MEMO SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 1 A Your Icom radio generates RF electromag netic energy during transmit mode This radio is designed for and classified as Oc cupational Use Only meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards This radio is NOT intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment WARNING e For compliance with FCC and Industry Canada RF Expo sure Requirements the transmitter antenna installation shall comply with the following two conditions 1 The tra2. e When turn the power OFF ON after clone writing error oc curs The transceiver boots with Error mode In this case Clone writing correctly data to the transceiver is necessary to cancel the error Data can be cloned to and from a PC IBM compatible using the optional CS A210 cLonine software and the optional OPC 1529R cLonine caste connect with the data jack Consult the CS A210 instruction manual and HELP file for details Displayed Message e While clone writing ZZ e When clone writing is finished properly e When clone writing error occurs 30 8 SPECIFICATIONS General e Frequency range Channel spacing e Frequency stability e Operating temperature e Antenna impedance e Number of memory channels e Mode Power supply requirement negative ground e Dimensions projections not incl e Weight 118 000 to 136 975 MHz 161 650 to 163 275 MHz 25 kHz 5 ppm 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F 50 Q 10 memory channels 200 group channels 10 history channels 10 GPS channels 10 weather channels AM 6K00A3E 13 80 V 27 50 V DC 160 W X34 H X271 D mm 6 16 W X 1 s2 H X 1021 32 D in approx 1 0 kg 2 2 Ib U S A version only receiving only Transmitter e Mode e Output power e Spurious emissions e Microphone impedance e Modulation limiting Receiver e Receive syst
3. Push MEM to enter the U 1 ID edit mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired character Rotate O DIAL to select the next input digit Repeat to input the U 1 ID Push MEM again to store the U 1 ID and exit the edit mode USER 2 Setting U 2 ID SET Set the USER 2 channel tag to the desired ID Push MEM to enter the U 2 ID edit mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired character Rotate O DIAL to select the next input digit Repeat to input the U 2 ID Push MEM again to store the U 2 ID and exit the edit mode External Input AUX IN Set the external input mode s OFF The external input does not use s ON The external input is available while squelch is closing es INCOM The external input is available with the intercom opera tions as following The intercom function is OFF While the intercom function does not use While audio signal does not input to the intercom s mi crophone WR MENU mode items Continued External Input Level AUX LEVEL Set the external input level e OFF 0 The external input does not operate e 001 080 Setting the external input level from 1 to 80 e AF GAIN Interlocking with VOL Beep Tone Level BEEP Confirmation beep tones normally sound when storing mem ory operating time out timer function etc These can be set the desired beep level as you prefer e OFF 0 The beep tone t
4. sl STI display EE A G General frequency Selection 0 0 0 cece eeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeecsecsensannanee 5 GPS MOMO EE 17 GPS memory CHANING cicvetcecerccesccdacscaiteeatedsesecdenedcieundeseccemetcesd 9 GPS memory edit 18 Group memory channel 9 13 Group memory channel display 0 00 cece eee seen eects 24 H H edplboueleuelt 7 geeteeueg ecetnecenavet ecient aya vided eid 23 History memory channel 0 0 cece cece eeeeeeeeeeeeneteeeeeeaeaee 9 14 l Installation and removal sesseeseesesreeesesrsrrsnrasrsnnsurasrsrnrurrsrsenrasreenenrene 28 Intercom function 20 Intercom usable setting BECH Intercom Microphone audio input level 23 Intercom squelch level ee 23 Intercom2 Microphone audio input level 23 Intercom squelch level ccce eee eee ce eeeeeeeeseeseeseessesseaseaneanensesaeaaed 23 L DEEM 19 Lock ee EE 24 M Memory channel type 9 Memory clear 27 Memory mode Men Wives gege eee cin EE 12 Me MORODCTA DEE 9 Memory protect TUNCHON Seni cee ceccepdeieectcitesiies veers tevandtasis 9 Memory protection 18 24 Menu mode iteme 2d Menu mode programming 22 Microphone1 gain 24 Microphon 2 galf issiria pesiin aaisan ieena a 24 o Operating menu mode ete ce cece iectecsre teen ctekea at ves dd ve 22 OMG FMM CHONG Lonea ege DEE 19 P Panel description Sanana ENEE eege 1 Programming channel names
5. Push RCL to enter the memory mode e The channel number appears e The memory channel name also appears if it has been entered Rotate O DIAL to select the regular memory channel e MEMORY appears OG Push MEM again then rotate O DIAL to select a menu as follow e The memory channel number blinks REPLACE Replace to the standby frequency DELETE Delete the memory channel REVIVE Revive the previous memory channel data CH NAME Edit the memory channel name DONE Do nothing and return to the memory mode Push MEM to perform the selected action MEMORY OPERATION 3 E Group memory channel The transceiver has 200 memory channels 200 group channels 10 channels x 20 groups 6 actions are selectable Push RCL to enter the memory mode e The channel number appears e The memory channel name also appears if it has been entered Rotate O DIAL to select the group memory channel e GRP01 GRP20 appears Push DIAL and then rotate O DIAL to select the mem ory group from GRPO1 to GRP20 if necessary e The group and channel numbers blink e Push DIAL again or push RCL to set the memory group Push MEM again rotate O DIAL to select a menu as follow e The memory channel number blinks REPLACE Replace to the standby frequency DELETE Delete the memory channel REVIVE Revive the previous memory channel data GRP NAME Edit
6. e MANUAL Set the dimmer depending on Dimmer Brightness Low DISP LOW Dimmer Brightness Low DISP LOW Set the lower brightness level in the automatic adjustment range when AUTO is selected at the Dimmer Mode The transceiver automatically adjusts its display brightness by the current lighting conditions e OFF The key backlight sets OFF e 001 049 Setting low dimmer brightness level from 1 to 49 Dimmer Brightness High DISP HIGH Set the upper brightness level in the automatic adjustment range when AUTO is selected at the Dimmer Mode e 050 100 Setting dimmer brightness level from 50 to 100 26 5 MENU MODE E MENU mode items Continued Dimmer Brightness Manually DISP MAN Set the brightness manually to suit your own preferences e 0 100 Setting dimmer level manually from 0 OFF to 100 Dimmer Response DISP RESP Set the dimmer switching speed when selecting AUTO at the Dimmer Mode e STANDARD Selecting switch speed is normal e FAST Selecting switch speed is fast Frequency Display FREQ DISP Set the 1 kHz digit frequency displaying to the OLED s OFF The 1 kHz digit always does not display on the OLED s ON The 1 kHz digit always display on the OLED e ZERO SUPP The 1 kHz digit display on the OLED Except the digit is 0 USER 1 Setting U 1 ID SET Set the USER 1 channel tag to the desired ID
7. products Main unit front view ae Ges Use for pre existing Icom radio installations Turn the wrench counterclockwise until the front panel is es LJ i loose e A cable connects the front panel with the main unit d eg Es Disconnect the flat cable from the front panel s connector to remove the front panel Use for pre existing 3rd party radio installations Ask your dealer for available products details e Front panel rear view Replace the disconnected cable and removed front panel in place Disconnect from here a e a fl Visually confirm that the metal catches on the top and bot a Transceiver removal tom of the transceiver are as shown below The IC A210 may easily be removed from the installation rack if desired Perform the same steps as O O of Transceiver installa tion to remove the front panel See the left column Turn the wrench counterclockwise until the main unit moves slightly from the installation rack e See of Transceiver installation for details 3 Pull out the transceiver slowly from the installation rack e Main unit top bottom view 28 CLONING RS Data cloning e While clone reading Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents or data from a PC to a transceiver using the optional CS A210 CLONING SOFTWARE
8. 12 3 MEMORY OPERATION E Transferring memory contents This function transfers a memory channel s contents into the active frequency indicator Push RCL to enter the memory mode e The channel number appears e The memory channel name also appears if it has been entered Rotate O DIAL to select the desired memory channel type e Select regular group history weather or GPS memory channel Selectable depending on versions Rotate DIAL to select a memory channel to be trans ferred Push lt gt then the selected memory channel is trans ferred into the active frequency indicator e The memory mode is cancelled automatically A Push lt gt E Memory mode menu Regular and group memory channels only REPLACE Replacing the selected memory channel to the standby fre quency DELETE Deleting the selected memory channel REVIVE Returning the selected memory channel to its previous state CH NAME Regular memory channel only Setting the channel name to the selected regular memory channel GRP NAME Group memory channel only Setting the group name to the selected memory group CH TAG Group memory channel only Setting the channel tag to the selected memory channel Se lecting the group memory channel is the only option DONE Return to the memory mode E Regular memory channel The transceiver has 10 regular memory channels 5 actions are selectable
9. outlet or to a power source of more than 28 V DC Such a connection will damage the transceiver NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is DC fused at more than 5 A Accidental reverse connection will be protected by this fuse higher fuse values will not give any protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ruined DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere 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 DO NOT place unit in a non secure place to avoid inad vertent use by children DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans mit AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 20 C 4 F or above 455 C 131 F AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty envi ronments AVOID placing the transceiver against walls This will ob struct heat dissipation AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al cohol when cleaning as they damage the transceiver sur faces BE CAREFUL The transceiver will become hot when operating continuously for long periods FCC caution Changes or modifications to this transceiver not expressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations TABLE OF CON
10. the group name CH TAG Set the memory channel as a tag channel Push MEM to perform the selected action DONE Do nothing and return to the memory mode 14 3 MEMORY OPERATION E History memory channel The transceiver has 10 history memory channels The standby frequency is stored into a history memory chan nel when pushing lt The frequency is stored into the history memory channel in order from CH01 to CH10 Push RCL to enter the memory mode e The channel number appears e The memory channel name also appears if it has been entered Rotate O DIAL to select the history memory channel e HISTORY appears Rotate DIAL to select a desired channel e Push lt gt to exchange the history memory channel frequency to the active frequency if necessary Push RCL to exit the memory mode E Clearing the memory contents Regular and group memory channels only Unwanted memory channels can be cleared Push RCL to select memory mode e The channel number appears e The memory channel name also appears if it has been entered Rotate O DIAL to select the memory channel type e Select from regular memory channel or group memory channel Push MEM again then rotate O DIAL to select DELETE e The memory channel number blinks at Push DE to delete the memory channel data Sin appears momentarily then the next selectable cha
11. the memory mode e Push RCL to set the selected memory channel frequency to the standby frequency then exit the memory mode e Push and hold RCL for 2 sec to exit the memory mode The standby frequency is set the frequency before enter ing the memory mode E Memory channel type The transceiver has 5 memory channel types as follows Depends on versions the transceiver has 5 different types of mem ory channels Regular memory channel MEMORY There are up to 10 available memory channels The following functions are available REPLACE DELETE REVIVE and CHANNEL NAME EDIT functions MEMORY OPERATION Group memory channel GRP01 GRP20 There are up to 200 group channels 10 CH x 20 Groups The following functions are available REPLACE DELETE REVIVE GROUP NAME EDIT and CHANNEL TAG functions Weather memory channel WEATHER U S A version ONLY 10 weather memory channels are available They are used for monitoring NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration broadcasts reception of weather memory channels possible in U S A version only History memory channel HISTORY There are up to 10 available history memory channels The active frequency is written into history memory channels automatically when pushing to exchange the active and standby frequency except weather channels U S A version only GPS memory channel GPS There are up to 10 available GPS memory chan
12. 1 5 MHz p 19 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 VOLUME POWER SWITCH VOL Turn VOL to switch the power ON and OFF p 5 Adjusts the audio output level The volume level bar appears while rotating VOL Push to set the squelch test function ON or OFF p 20 Push and hold for 2 sec to start the weather channel U S A version only scan p 21 FREQUENCY EXCHANGE SWITCH FLIP FLOP lt gt Push to exchange the standby frequency with the ac tive frequency p 6 Push and hold for 2 sec to enter direct frequency set ting mode p 8 1 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Front panel Continued PUSH TEST MEMORY SWITCH MEM Push and hold for 2 sec to be programmed a displayed frequency to any blank regular memory channel or delete revive the selected memory channel depending on the operating mode p 9 Push to display the memory mode menu and operate selected menu p 9 RECALL SWITCH RCL Push to enter exit the memory mode p 9 Push and hold for 2 sec to enter the menu mode p 22 LIGHT SENSITIVE DETECTOR This detector senses ambient light The detector is used to adjust Dimmer brightness Low High p 25 automat ically when Dimmer Mode p 25 sets to AUTO INNER Small TUNING DIAL DIAL Rotate to set the standby frequencies kHz digit p 5 memory channels p 10 MENU mode conditions p 22 etc Push
13. 100 kHz digit e Set the frequency step in the menu mode if necessary p 27 Available for depending on versions j 2 BASIC OPERATION E Frequency exchanging not exchanging Step 2 2 After selecting the standby frequency push to ex change the standby frequency with the active frequency NOTE DO NOT push and hold gt continuously Oth erwise the standby frequency disappears If this happens again push and hold gt until the standby frequency reap pears e Rotate VOL to set the volume level if necessary eWhen receiving a signal RX appears and audio is emitted from the speaker or headset e Further adjustment of audio level may be necessary at this point e Adjust the squelch level in the menu mode if necessary p 24 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the mi crophone e Transmit indicator TX lights Release PTT to receive Frequency exchanging can be also performed remotely from the yoke mounted frequency exchange switch TIP The intercom function is useful for swift communica tion between the pilot and co pilot Set the communication intercom switch on the VHF control panel to the intercom position Voice signals from the mi crophone are sent to both the pilot and co pilot s headsets E Receiving Select an operating frequency e Refer to pgs 5 6 in details e RX appears when receiving a signal or opening squ
14. 121 500 MHZ CONVENIENT Push and hold EC for 2 sec to enter the direct frequency setting mode p 8 and set the emer gency frequency 121 5 MHz e EC appears 20 4 OTHER FUNCTIONS E intercom function When 2 headphone and microphone jacks are connected to the transceiver these headsets can be used as a voice acti vated intercom Enter to the MENU mode e See p 22 for details Set Intercom Usable Setting to ON e See p 27 for details Exit from the MENU mode e See p 22 for details Push and hold DUAL for 2 sec to enable the intercom function e ICS appears e The headphone audio output level can be selected OFF output level fixing 001 076 or interlocking with VOL in the MENU mode p 23 e The microphone1 and microphone2 audio input levels can be also selected OFF or output level fixing 001 076 in the MENU mode p 23 WX QA MN E Squelch test function This function opens the squelch manually for testing Push VOL to turn the squelch test function ON e TEST appears To turn the function OFF repeat step as above e TEST disappears E Weather memory channel scan U S A version only Scanning searches for weather channel signals automatically and makes it easier to listen purposes Repeatedly scans all weather memory channels This function is available for the U S A version only Set to the weather
15. AL to select the desired memory channel type e Select regular memory channel or group memory channel Push MEM again and then rotate O DIAL to select a REPLACE menu e The memory channel number blinks Rotate DIAL to select a memory channel to be pro grammed Push MEM then the selected memory channel is pro grammed e WRITE COMPLETED appears on the display when the regular memory channel is programmed Push RCL to exit the memory mode MEMORY OPERATION 3 E Programming example The following is an example showing how to program 126 000 MHz into regular memory channel 4 Set a 126 000 MHz in the standby indicator appears in the standby Push RCL then rotate O and regular memory DIAL to select f ea channel number appear numm appears when no frequency has been programmed into regular memory channel 4 3 Select regular memory chan nel 4 with DIAL Push MEM then rotate O DIAL to select Regular memory channel number blinks Push MEM to store the desired frequency into the selected regular memory channel WRITE COMPLETED is displayed when the selected frequency is stored TIP Push and hold MEM for 2 sec to program a displayed frequency to any blanket memory channel automatically after step NOTE The programming is cancelled while all regular memory channels have already programmed
16. O ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER pee A 118 00 136 975 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference Icom Inc IMPORTANT FEATURES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC A210 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual WORD DEFINITION A Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock WARNING may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock Icom Icom Inc and the COM logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor porated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S A and other countries O Large bright OLED display A fixed mount VHF airband first The IC A210 has an organic light emitting diode OLED display All man made lighting emits its own light and display offers many advantages in brightness not bright ness vividness high contrast wide viewing angle and r
17. S MEANS ae YES Non tag TWR YES YES Tower GND YES YES Ground ATS YES YES ATIS ATF YES YES Air traffic APP YES YES Approach ARR YES YES Arrival AWS YES YES Automatic Weather Station CLR YES YES Clearance Delivery CTF YES YES Common Traffic Advisory Frequency DEP YES YES Departure Frequency FSS YES YES Flight Service Station RFS YES YES Remote Flight Service Station UNI YES YES Unicom frequency MF YES YES Mandatory frequency OTH YES Other U 1 YES User setting Refer to p 26 U 2 YES User2 setting Refer to p 26 1Group memory GPS memory E Weather memory channel U S A version only The U S A version has VHF marine WX weather channel receiving capability for flight planning Push RCL to enter the memory mode e The channel number appears Rotate O DIAL to select the weather memory channel e WEATHER appears OG Rotate DIAL to select a desired channel Push RCL to exit the weather memory mode Weather memory channel list Channel Frequency Channel Frequency WxX01 162 550 MHz WX06 162 500 MHz WxX02 162 400 MHz WX07 162 525 MHz WX03 162 475 MHz WX08 161 650 MHz WX04 162 425 MHz WX09 161 775 MHz WX05 162 450 MHz WX10 163 275 MHz MEMORY OPERATION 3 E GPS memory When connected to an external GPS receiver equipped with an airpo
18. TENTS IMPORTANT oiii Bethe huts EE gece i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i FEATURES 22 teh tints is Ae iA aig Sea E NEA adam eta i PRECAUTIONS virrie anini ee aaea EENS ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 4 Hi Front panel dE ENEE SEENEN EA newer 1 MM Reali EE 3 E Main unit 3 E Function displayi ernearen eraik een aa dete ned 4 2 BASIC OPERATION seskeeREENEENEENEEREEREEREENEENEENEENEEEEEREEEEEREEEEESEEEeE 5 8 M Frequency selection s s sesesssssseisisisensisisinrinrsrninrininrnrnininrnrnnnt 5 E Standby frequency selection Step 1 231 5 E Frequency exchanging not exchanging Step 2 2 6 E REGCOIVING EE 6 E Transmitting 00 6 E Frequency set example seeeeeeeee at E Direct frequency setting mode operation 8 E Dualwatch operation eee eee cece cece eeeeeneate 8 3 MEMORY OPERATION 9 18 E Programming notes cece cece e cece cece eece eae eeeeeneae 9 E Entering memory mode 9 E Memory channel type s ssssserssssneisrsisensinrnisrnnrnrnrnrnninrnrnnrnrnrnrnnnnt 9 E Channel selechlon 10 E Programming a memory channel 10 E Programming example wail E Transferring Memory Content 12 E Memory mode menu Regular memory and group memory channels only s 55 12 E Memory channel 0 0ccccccccce cess eseecessesseesensansencessensensenseneeneenee 13 E Group memory channel 13 M History memory channel 14 E Clearing the memory contents Reg
19. TONE LV gt p 25 TXMICSEL J DISP MODE DISP LOW p 25 DISP HIGH DISP MAN DISP RESP FREQ DISP p 26 U 1 ID SET U 2 ID SET AUX IN AUX LEVEL BEEP INCOM MODE p 27 TIME OUT MEM CLEAR Not available on all versions E MENU mode items Headphone Level HP LEVEL Set the headphone output level while receiving es AF gain The output level is same as VOL e OFF 0 While muting the headphone e 001 080 Setting audio level from 1 to 80 Intercom1 Microphone Audio Input Level INCOM LV1 Set the intercom1 microphone input level e OFF 0 While muting the intercom1 microphone e 001 080 Setting the Intercom input level from 1 to 80 Intercom2 Microphone Audio Input Level INCOM LV2 Set the intercom2 microphone input level s OFF 0 While muting the intercom2 microphone e 001 080 Setting the intercom2 input level from 1 to 80 MENU MODE 5 Intercom1 Squelch Level MIC1 SQL Set the intercom1 squelch level The setting level is required to open the squelch when speak ing to the intercom1 e OFF 0 While opening the intercom1 squelch e 001 030 Setting the intercom1 squelch level from 1 to 30 Intercom2 Squelch Level MIC2 SQL Set the intercom2 squelch level The setting level is required to open the squelch when speak ing to the intercom2 e OFF 0 While opening the intercom2 squelch e 001 030 Setting the intercom2 squelch
20. and hold for 2 sec to turn the dial panel lock func tion ON p 19 OUTER Large TUNING DIAL O DIAL Rotate to set the standby frequencies MHz digit p 5 group memory channel p 13 cursor position p 15 etc Rotate to change the scan direction while scanning p 21 E Rear panel ei E Cl Si For PS 80 type E Kee Ve E For the 3rd party compatible type MB 113 Ask your dealer for available products details O ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects an antenna connector DATA JACK Connects a 3rd party GPS receiver or optional cloning cable OPC 1529R Refer to p 29 for details Ask your dealer for available GPS receiver details DC MICROPHONE SPEAKER AND HEADPHONE JACK Connects a 13 8 V or 27 5 V DC power supply speaker and headphone Refer to the INSTALLATION GUIDE in details E Main unit PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Metal catch For Icom products 5 e Top view e Bottom view e 6 e e ise e Use to attach to an installation rack for Icom products p 28 Metal catch For 3rd party products Use to attach to an installation rack for 3rd party products p 28 Ask your dealer for available products details i 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function display ACTIVE FREQUENCY INDICATOR Shows the active frequen
21. anged 2 BASIC OPERATION E Direct frequency setting mode operation The direct frequency setting mode operation is useful when setting the desired frequency directly to the active frequency indicator Push and hold for 2 sec to enter the direct frequency setting mode e The only active frequency is displayed Select an operating frequency e Refer to pgs 5 6 in details Push RCL or lt gt to exit the direct frequency setting mode E Dualwatch operation The dualwatch operation monitors active and standby fre quencies alternately Therefore it s useful to monitor the standby frequency while receiving the active frequency Push DUAL to enter dualwatch operation e DUAL appears on the active frequency indicator e The active or standby frequency s RX blinks when receiving sig nal or opening the squelch Push DUAL again to exit dualwatch operation e DUAL disappears e You may also exit dualwatch by pushing PTT E Programming notes Blank channel A memory or group channel with no frequency content is called as a blank channel When a blank channel is selected while memory programming appears instead of a frequency Memory protect function IC A210 has a memory protect function The function pre vents accidental changes or deletion The function can be set in the MENU mode E Entering memory mode e Push RCL to enter
22. ates while the dial lock function is in use Indicates m while the panel lock function in use E Frequency selection IC A210 has 2 ways to select the desired frequency General frequency selection Select the desired frequency which is used for the next oper ating frequency in the standby frequency indicator Then ex change the active frequency for the standby frequency NOTE Operate from Standby frequency selection Step 1 2 to Frequency exchanging Step 2 2 as pgs 5 6 Direct frequency selection The desired frequency direct selection is available Refer to Direct frequency selection mode operation TIP For quick frequency setting often used frequencies can be programmed into memory channels Refer to MEM ORY OPERATION pgs 9 18 When a memory channel is recalled the previous standby frequency is erased BASIC OPERATION 2 E E Standby frequency selection Step 1 2 CAUTION DO NOT turn the power ON until the aircraft engines have been started It is very important for protection of the power supply circuit Rotate VOL clockwise to turn power ON e Previously used frequencies appear in the active and standby frequency indicators Rotate DIAL and O DIAL to select the desired fre quency to the standby frequency e The active frequency is not affected e Rotate O DIAL to set above 1 MHz digit e Rotate DIAL to set below
23. cy p 6 Shows the MENU mode items in the MENU mode p 22 TX INDICATOR Appears while transmitting p 6 RX INDICATOR Appears when receiving a signal on the active fre quency signal p 6 Appears when receiving a signal on the standby fre quency signal while dualwatch operation p 8 Appears when opening the active frequency s squelch function p 6 OINTERCOM INDICATOR Appears when the intercom function is in use p 20 DUALWATCH INDICATOR Appears when the dualwatch function is active p 8 MEMORY CONDITION INDICATOR Indicates i d when the regular memory channel is selected Indicates channel is selected p 13 The group name is also indicated if the name has been when the group memory entered Indicates i d when the history memory chan nel is selec Indicates i when the weather memory chan nel is selected U S A version only p 17 Indicates i when the GPS memory channel is se lected The 3rd party GPS receiver is required p 17 STANDBY FREQUENCY INDICATOR Shows the standby frequency p 5 Shows the setting values in the MENU mode p 22 CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR Shows the channel name during memory mode p 15 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR Shows the selected memory channel number during mem ory mode p 13 TEST INDICATOR Appears while the squelch test function is active p 20 LOCK INDICATOR p 19 Indic
24. d group memory Push RCL to exit the memory mode E Lock function The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation Push and hold DIAL for 2 sec to turn the lock function ON appears when DIAL lock mode is selected appears when PANEL lock mode is selected To turn the function OFF repeat step above e umn Or smp disappears NOTE AUTOMATIC LOCK RELEASE FUNCTION This transceiver has an Automatic Lock Release Function which releases the Lock function automatically when an op erator gets into a panic The function performs when operating to push any keys ex cept EC 8 times or rotating any dials except VOL 25 clicks for 5 sec 4 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Accessing 121 5 MHz emergency frequency The IC A210 can be set to the 121 5 MHz emergency fre quency quickly This function can be activated even when the key lock function is in use Push EC to call the emergency frequency to the standby frequency and then entering the dualwatch operation au tomatically Push to transfer emergency frequency to the active frequency if necessary e EC appears Push to exit from the emergency frequency e Set the frequency except 121 500 MHz before pushing to the standby frequency if necessary e EC disappears G NOTE EC also appears on the display while the active Z frequency is set to
25. elch Push VOL to open the squelch manually e Refer to p 20 Squelch test function in details 3 Rotate the volume control to adjust the audio level E Transmitting NOTE To prevent interference listen on the frequency be fore transmitting If the frequency is busy wait until the fre quency is clear Select the yoke mounted communication intercom switch to the communication position Select an operating frequency e Refer to pgs 5 6 in details 3 Push the PTT switch e TX appears Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level e DO NOT set the microphone too closely to your mouth or speak too loudly This may distort the signal Release the PTT switch to receive E Frequency set example The following example shows to how to select 126 40 MHz in the standby frequency indicator and then exchange it to the active frequency indicator Rotate O DIAL clockwise to select 126 MHz Rotate DIAL counterclockwise to select 400 kHz OG Push lt gt DO NOT push and hold See Direct frequnecy setting mode operation on p 8 if you make a mistake and do push and hold O BASIC OPERATION 2 Previously used frequencies appear Rotate the large tuning dial to change the standby frequency in MHz steps Rotate the small tuning dial to change the standby frequency in kHz steps The active frequency and the standby frequenies are exch
26. em e Intermediate frequencies e Sensitivity e Selectivity e Spurious response rejc e Audio output power A3E 8 W Carrier power 60 dBc 600 Q 70 Max 98 Double conversion superheterodyne 1st 38 85 MHz 2nd 450 kHz AM Less than 2 uV pd at 6 dB S N FM Less than 1 4 pV at 12 dB SINAD 6 dB 3 kHz 60 dB 22 kHz More than 74 dBu 5 W with a 4 Q load External speaker 60 mW with a 500 Q load Headphone Measurements made in accordance with RTCA DO 186B for U S A version All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation CS A210 CLONING SOFTWARE Provides quick and easy programming of items including pri vate channels scan settings etc via an Windows PC Mi crosoft Windows 2000 Me XP Vista to transceiver OPC 1529R CLONING CABLE e This cloning cable is connectable to an external GPS re ceiver equipped with an airport frequency database Ask your dealer for available GPS receiver details e This cloning cable also provides convenient connection to a PC to access programmable features such as memory channels memory name etc MB 53 MOUNTING BRACKET For mounting the transceiver to a vehicle The external speaker and microphone are included ahs OPTIONS 9 PS 80 POWER SUPPLY Provides convenient operation of the transceiver on the ground A built in speaker and microphone are incl
27. esponse time compared to a conventional display In addition the auto dimmer function adjusts the display for optimum brightness at day or night O Easy channel selection It s fast and easy to select any of memory channels in the IC A210 The flip flop arrow button switches between active and standby channels The dualwatch function allows you to monitor two channels simultaneously In addition the history memory channel stores the last 10 channels used and allows you to recall those channels easily O GPS memory function When connected to an external GPS receiver equipped with an air port frequency database the IC A210 will instantly tune in the local airport frequency as you fly into its airspace Ask your dealer for available GPS receiver details O 13 8 V 27 5 V DC power source The built in DC DC converter accepts a 13 8 27 5 V DC power source The IC A210 is easily installed in most airplanes or vehicles O Intercom function The IC A210 has a built in voice activated intercom function allowing the pilot to talk with a co pilot via headset The IC A210 has ad justable audio level and squelch control functions PRECAUTIONS A WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op eration If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume level or discontinue use NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC
28. level from 1 to 30 Automatic Noise Limiter ANL The ANL Automatic Noise Limiter function reduces noise components such as that caused by engine ignition systems while receiving e OFF The ANL function is OFF es ON The ANL function is ON 24 5 MENU MODE E MENU mode items Continued AM Squelch Level SQL LEVEL Set the squelch level for AM mode operation In order to receive signals properly as well as for the scan to function effectively the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level 010 010 Setting AM squelch level from 10 to 10 FM Squelch Level FM SQL LV U S A version only Set the squelch level for FM mode operation 010 010 Setting FM squelch level from 10 to 10 Lock Mode LOCK MODE Set the lock function effective area s OFF The lock function is nonfunctional e DIAL The lock function applies to DIAL e PANEL The lock function applies to buttons on the front panel Dualwatch Interval DW INTERVAL Set the interval time while operating dualwatch or weather scan FAST The interval time sets to 300 msec e MID The interval time sets to 600 msec e SLOW The interval time sets to 2 sec Memory Protection MEM PROTECT Set the memory protection to regular memory channels and group memory channels Editing the regular memory and group memory channels is inhibited while the protection is ON s OFF The memo
29. memory channel mode Push and hold VOL for 2 sec to start weather memory channel scan e To change the scan direction turn DIAL e NO WTH appears when no signal receives from WX01 WX10 channels Then the weather memory channel scan stops auto matically e SEARCH flashes while scanning 3 Push and hold VOL for 2 sec again to stop the scan OTHER FUNCTIONS 4 22 5 MENU MODE E MENU mode programming MENU mode is available at power ON and allows you to set seldom changed settings In this way you can customize transceiver operations to suit your preferences and operating style Operating MENU mode Rotate VOL to turn the transceiver s power ON Push RCL to set VFO mode if memory mode is selected Push and hold RCL for 2 sec to enter the MENU mode Rotate O DIAL to select setting items Rotate DIAL to select the desired condition Push RCL to exit MENU mode and returning to the pre vious operating condition Menu mode items Lag Items number m lt t Setting value pua Ec ou re D _ Com m voL MEM o 7 Se ke ir M t 1C A210 Menu mode items setting Desired condition setting e MENU mode items HP LEVEL INCOM LV1 t INCOM LV2 t 23 MIC1 SQL rp MIC2 SQL t ANL t SQL LEVEL FM SQL LV LOCK MODE t DW INTERVAL gt p 24 MEM E GRP MEMORY t MIC1 GAIN MIC2 GAIN t SIDE
30. nels When connected to an external GPS receiver equipped with an airport frequency database the frequency data such as nearby airports can be transferred into GPS memory chan nels Ask your dealer for available GPS receiver details 9 10 3 MEMORY OPERATION E Channel selection The transceiver has 10 regular memory and 200 group channels 10 channels x 1 REGULAR MEMORY and 10 channels x 20 GROUPS for storage of often used frequencies along with 6 character notes Push RCL to enter the memory mode e The channel number appears e The memory channel name also appears if it has been entered Rotate O DIAL to select the memory channel type e Select from regular memory channel or group memory channel Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel num ber Transferring the memory channel to the active fre quency is necessary if operating at the memory chan nel Refer to Transferring memory contents p 12 for de tails ush RCL to exit the memory mode VWWWQQQAL D E Programming a memory channel This transceiver is equipped with 10 regular memory and 200 group channels You can program often used frequencies into them Rotate DIAL and O DIAL to set the desired frequency for the standby frequency indicator 2 Push RCL to enter the memory mode e The channel number appears e The memory channel name also appears if it has been entered G Rotate O DI
31. nnel appears Push RCL to exit the memory mode E Programming channel names Regular memory channel only The regular memory channel can display a 6 character name in addition to the memory number Push RCL then rotate O DIAL to select the desired regular memory channel in the memory mode e Rotate O DIAL to select the memory channel type if necessary Push MEM then rotate O DIAL to select CH NAME Push MEM then memory channel name s 1st digit blinks Rotate DIAL to select the desired character e The character type as shown below is selectable e Push DIAL to switch capital A B C lower case A BC gt number 0 1 2 capital A B C in order Rotate O DIAL to select the next input digit Repeat to input the memory channel name Push MEM to decide the memory channel name e Selectable characters 0123456789 lt gt 7 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ A amp 4 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz MEMORY OPERATION 3 E Programming group names Group memory channel only The group memory channel can display a 6 character name in addition to the group number GRP01 GRP20 Push RCL then rotate O DIAL to select the desired memory channel in the memory mode e Rotate O DIAL to select the memory channel type if necessary Push DIAL and then rotate O DIAL to select
32. nsmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 0 dBi 2 The antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle and kept at a distance of 36 centimeters or more between the transmitting antenna of this device and any persons during operation For a small vehicle the antenna as worst case the antenna shall be located on the roof top at any place on the centre line along the vehicle in order to achieve 36 centimeters separation distance In order to ensure this distance is met the installation of the an tenna must be mounted at least 36 centimeters away from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to protect against exposure to bystanders To ensure that your exposure to RF elec tromagnetic energy is within the FCC al lowable limits for occupational use always adhere to the following guidelines CAUTION DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna at tached as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio es DO NOT transmit for more than 50 of total radio use time 50 duty cycle Transmitting more than 50 of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded The radio is transmitting when the TX indica tor appears You can cause the radio to transmit by press ing the PTT switch Elect
33. romagnetic Interference Compatibility During transmissions your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems To avoid such interference turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic ra diation such as hospitals aircraft and blasting sites Count on us A 6602H 1EX Printed in Japan 2007 Icom Inc Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
34. rt frequency database frequency data such as nearby airports can be transferred and made available in the GPS memory maximum 10 memory channels Ask your dealer for available GPS receiver details NOTE See the GPS receiver s instruction manual when transferring the frequency data in details Push RCL to enter the memory mode e The channel number appears Rotate O DIAL to select the GPS memory channel e GPS appears G Rotate DIAL to select a desired channel Push RCL to exit the GPS memory mode Airport code Tag name 3 MEMORY OPERATION E GPS memory edit E Memory protection The received GPS memory data is stored to desired group The transceiver has memory protection which inhibits to the memory channel editing storing deleting replacing etc of the memory group A hannels E The GP t tten if the sett iere NoT e GFS memory data 1e ovary He ee Refer to Memory Protection pgs 18 24 for details group memory channel has already memorized other data Push RCL to enter the memory mode e The channel number appears e The memory channel name also appears if it has been entered Rotate O DIAL to select the GPS memory channel e GPS appears Push MEM to enter the GPS memory channel edit mode then rotate O DIAL to select the desired group memory e GPS and airport code blink Push MEM to store the GPS memory channel data to the selecte
35. ry protection is OFF s ON The memory protection is ON Group Memory Channel Display GRP MEMORY Set the displaying whether the label displays or not es CH The only channel number is displayed e LABEL The label is also displayed Microphone Gain MIC1 GAIN Set the microphone1 s gain e 0710 0710 Setting the microphone1 s gain from 10 to 10 Microphone2 Gain MIC2 GAIN Set the microphone2 s gain e 010 010 Setting the microphone2 s gain from 10 to 10 WR MENU mode items Continued Sidetone Level SIDETONE LV When using an optional headset supplied from 3rd party via the adapter the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring Ask your dealer in details e OFF 0 The sidetone function is OFF e 001 080 Setting sidetone level from 1 to 80 Transmitting Microphone Selection TX MIC SEL Set the usable microphone when pushing microphone s PTT switch The item allows you to control which connected microphone is permitted to transmit e MIC1 Selecting the microphone1 e MIC2 Selecting the microphone2 e MIC1 2 Selecting both the microphone1 and microphone2 MENU MODE 5 Dimmer Mode DISP MODE Set the OLED dimmer mode e OFF The dimmer function is OFF e AUTO Set the dimmer automatically depending on local bright ness The light sensor which built in the display is used for this function
36. the mem ory group from GRP0O1 to GRP20 if necessary Push MEM then rotate O DIAL to select GRP NAME Push MEM then group name s 1st digit blinks Rotate DIAL to select the desired character e The character type as shown left Selectable characters is se lectable e Push DIAL to switch capital A B C lower case A B C number 0 1 2 capital A B C in order Rotate O DIAL to select the next input digit Repeat to input the group name Push MEM to decide the group name 16 3 MEMORY OPERATION E Programming channel tag Group memory channel only The tag name can be set a 3 character name in addition to the group number It is convenient for separating memory type Push RCL then rotate O DIAL to select the desired group memory channel in the memory mode e Rotate O DIAL to select the memory channel type if necessary Push MEM then rotate O DIAL to select CH TAG when selecting LABEL in Group memory channel dis play of the menu mode p 24 Push MEM then rotate DIAL to select the desired channel tag e The tag type as shown below is selectable Push MEN to decide the channel tag e Selectable tags ___ TWR GND ATS ATF APP ARR AWS CLR CTF DEP FSS RFS UNI MF OTH U 1 U 2 E Channel tag list TAG DISPLAY NAME Group GP
37. uded Depending on version NOTE PS 80 s specifications Dimensions 200 W x 200 H x 300 D mm 7 9 W x 7 9 H x 11 8 D in Outputs 13 8VDC 6A 32 INDEX A Accessing 121 5 MHz emergency Treouencn eee eeeeeeeeeee 19 AM squelch Jee Automatic noise limiter Basic operation Beep tone level Blank channel cciscsa t icc citcansnssecsmesnnsnesh eden ee aKa Eina ESen E Eiri c Channel SClO TEE 10 Channel tag let 16 Clearing the memory contents 14 CININU E 29 D Data Cloning eet GER deugeE 29 Dimmer brightness oh ccc ccs ece nee neeneeneeneaneaneeneeneensenea 25 Dimmer brightness Low d Dimmer brightness Manual 26 Dimmer MODS EE 25 Dimmer response 26 Direct frequency selection 0 0 00 dD Direct frequency setting mode operation 8 Displayed message 29 Dualwatch interval 24 Dualwatch Operation i 2 cciccsetsvesteseeeciseeteieecteteecdcsde ENEE ENEE 8 E Emergency frequency s esesesesrreeseorereseresrereseverenrerarrsrererasrsrnrerrernene 19 Entering memory mode sekEEREEEEEEEEENENENEEEEEEEENEENEENEEEEREENEEN NEEN 9 External input External input level FM sqtielch level ist toasted basecieceAnapee acest s 24 Frequency display gereest wast hte ege er 26 Frequency exchanging not exchanging cece eee eee eeeneee 6 Frequency selection s s sneeereenne sch Frequency set example sf Frequency step 7 Front panel
38. ular memory and group memory channels only 55 14 E Programming channel names Regular memory channel only 15 E Programming group names Group memory channel only 15 E Programming channel tag Group memory channel op 16 E Channel tag let 16 E Weather memory channel U S A version only as MM GPSiMeMoOny eege Geer RGPS memory elt ee ease eege a a E Memory protection ze 4 OTHER FUNCTIONS ML OCK e EE E Accessing 121 5 MHz emergency frequency cee 19 E Intercom TIunceton eens ia E Squelch test function 0 0 eee eee neers E Weather memory channel scan U S A version only 5 MENU MODE ccccctsstesteecessesseesessessesseeseusensensnnaene m MENU mode programming ere E MENU mode items 2d 6 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL E Transceiver installation 28 E Transceiver removal 28 7 CLONING ccceeeee S 8 SPECIFICATIONS 20 HORTIONSS sesesgugeeeserssregestuerbzgeeste EN 10 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION sesseEsEEREEREEREEREEREEREENEENEENn 35 E Front panel PUSH TEST DUAL SWITCH DUAL Push to turn dualwatch operation ON or OFF p 8 Push and hold for 2 sec to turn the intercom function ON or OFF EMERGENCY CHANNEL SWITCH EC Push to set the emergency frequency 121 5 MHz to the standby frequency p 19 Push and hold for 2 sec to enter the direct frequency setting mode p 8 and set the emergency frequency 12
39. urns OFF e 001 100 Setting the beep tone level from 1 to 100 NOTE When using an external speaker the beep tone level when the squelch is closed is fixed and cannot be changed in the MENU mode Intercom Usable Setting INCOM MODE Set the intercom using or not e ON The intercom is usable s OFF The intercom is unusable MENU MODE 5 Time Out Timer TIME OUT To prevent accidental prolonged transmission etc the trans ceiver has a time out timer function This timer starts when a transmission begins and will cut off the transmission when the time set in the timer elapses e 020 240 Setting time out timer starting period from 20 sec to 240 sec at 10 sec intervals Memory Clear MEM CLEAR Setting values in the CPU are cleared Push and hold MEM for 2 sec the CPU is reset as follow e MENU MENU mode items are reset e MEMORY Stored memories are reset e ALL All CPU data is reset i 6 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL H Transceiver instal lation Turn the wrench clockwise until the main unit is fixed to the installation rack Insert a 3 32 in allen wrench into the 2 holes in the front e Turn the wrench in the upper socket as shown below when using panel the installation rack for Icom products Ee SE SCH E e Turn the wrench when in the lower socket as shown below when n VoL MEM og using the installation rack for 3rd party
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