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Icom IC-A210E Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA210E...

  • Page 2: Explicit Definitions

    Large, bright OLED display carefully and completely before using the transceiver. A fixed mount VHF airband first, the IC-A210E has an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. The all man-made lighting emits its own light, and the display offers many advantages in brightness, SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL —...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS R WARNING! NEVER DO NOT place unit in a non-secure place to avoid inad- operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. vertent use by children. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op- DO NOT eration.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ···························································································· i n Programming channel names (Regular memory channel only) ···· 15 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ········································································· i n Programming group names (Group memory channel only) ·········· 15 FEATURES ······························································································ i n Programming channel tag (Group memory channel only) ············ 16 PRECAUTIONS ·······················································································ii n Channel tag list ·············································································...

  • Page 5: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION n Front panel COMM DUAL MEMORY 118.00 121.52 CH09 SAMPLE PUSH TEST iA210E q DUAL SWITCH [DUAL] e VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] ➥ Push to turn DualWatch operation ON or OFF (p. 8). ➥ Turn [VOL] to switch the power ON or OFF (p. 5). ➥...
  • Page 6 PANEL DESCRIPTION n Front panel (Continued) COMM DUAL MEMORY 118.00 121.52 CH09 SAMPLE PUSH TEST iA210E i INNER (Small) TUNING DIAL [DIAL] t MEMORY SWITCH [MEM] ➥ Rotate to set the standby frequencies (kHz digit) Hold down for 2 seconds to program a displayed fre- (p.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Connect an optional cloning cable (OPC-1529R) (p. 27). q Metal catch (For Icom products) e DC, MICROPHONE, SPEAKER, HEADPHONE AND Use to attach to an installation rack for Icom products. DATA JACK w Metal catch (For third party products*) Connect a 13.8 V or 27.5 V DC power supply, speaker,...

  • Page 8: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION n Function display t DUALWATCH INDICATOR Appears when the DualWatch function is active (p. 8). y MEMORY CONDITION INDICATOR DUAL MEMORY ➥ Indicates “MEMORY” when the regular memory chan- nel is selected (p. 13). 118.00 121.52 ➥ Indicates “GRP01–GRP20” when the group memory channel is selected (p.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION n Frequency selection n Standby frequency selection (Step 1-2) IC-A210E has two ways to select the desired frequency. CAUTION: DO NOT turn the power ON until the air- ï General frequency selection craft engines have been started. It is very important for Select the desired frequency which is used for the next op- protection of the power supply circuit.

  • Page 10: Frequency Exchanging (Step 2-2)

    BASIC OPERATION n Frequency exchanging n Receiving (Step 2-2) q Select an operating frequency. • Refer to pages 5, 6 for details. q After selecting the standby frequency, push [↔] to ex- • “RX” appears when receiving a signal or opening squelch. change it with the active frequency.

  • Page 11: Frequency Setting Example

    BASIC OPERATION n Frequency setting example The following example shows to how to set 126.40 MHz as the standby frequency and then exchange it with the active fre- quency indicator. STEP DISPLAY NOTE 134.80 121.80 Previously used frequencies appear. q Rotate [O-DIAL] clockwise to Rotate the large tuning dial to change the standby frequency in MHz steps.

  • Page 12: Direct Frequency Setting Mode Operation

    BASIC OPERATION n Direct frequency setting n DualWatch operation mode operation The DualWatch operation monitors the active frequency at certain intervals, even when receiving a signal on the The direct frequency setting mode operation is useful when standby frequency. When a signal is received on the active setting a desired frequency directly as the active frequency.

  • Page 13: Memory Operation

    ï Group memory channel (GRP01–GRP20) ï Memory protect function There are up to 200 group channels, with 10 channels in IC-A210E has a memory protect function. The function pre- each of 20 groups. vents accidental changes or deletion. The function can be set in the MENU mode (p. 22).

  • Page 14: Channel Selection

    MEMORY OPERATION n Channel selection n Programming a memory channel The transceiver has 10 channels in the regular memory and 200 channels in the group memory. There are 10 channels To program the memory channels, follow the steps below. in each of 20 groups (GRP01–GRP20). q Push [RCL] to enter the memory mode.

  • Page 15: Programming Example

    MEMORY OPERATION n Programming example The following is an example showing how to program 126.000 MHz into regular memory channel 4. “126.00” appears in the standby Set a “126.000 MHz” in the 134.80 126.00 display. standby display MEMORY “MEMORY” and the channel number Push [RCL], then...

  • Page 16: Transferring Memory Contents

    MEMORY OPERATION n Transferring memory n Memory mode menu contents ( Regular and group memory channels only) This function transfers a memory channel’s contents into ï REPLACE the active frequency display and places the previous active frequency into the standby display. Replacing the standby frequency with the memory channel frequency.

  • Page 17: Regular Memory Channel

    MEMORY OPERATION n Regular memory channel n Group memory channel The transceiver has 200 group memory channels comprised The transceiver has 10 regular memory channels. of 10 channels in each of 20 groups. Five programming options are selectable. The following functions are available: The following functions are available: REPLACE, DELETE, REVIVE, GROUP NAME EDIT and REPLACE, DELETE, REVIVE and CHANNEL NAME EDIT...

  • Page 18: History Memory Channel

    MEMORY OPERATION n History memory channel n Clearing the memory contents ( Regular and group memory The transceiver has 10 history memory channels. channels only) The standby frequency is stored into a history memory chan- nel when pushing [↔]. Unwanted memory channels can be cleared. The frequency is stored into the history memory channel in q Push [RCL] to select memory mode.

  • Page 19: Programming Channel Names (Regular Memory Channel Only)

    MEMORY OPERATION n Programming channel names n Programming group names (Regular memory channel only) (Group memory channel only) The regular memory channel can display a six character The memory groups can display a six character name in ad- name in addition to the memory number. dition to the group number (“GRP01”–“GRP20”).

  • Page 20: Programming Channel Tag (Group Memory Channel Only)

    MEMORY OPERATION n Programming channel tag n Channel tag list (Group memory channel only) DISPLAY MEANS NAME Group* GPS* The tag name can be set a three character name in addition _ _ _ – Non-tag to the group number. It is convenient for separating memory Tower type.

  • Page 21: Gps Memory

    MEMORY OPERATION n GPS memory n GPS memory edit When connected to an external GPS receiver* equipped The received GPS memory data is stored in the desired with an airport frequency database, frequency data such as group memory channel. nearby airports can be transferred and made available in the NOTE: The GPS memory data is overwritten if the se- GPS memory (maximum 10-memory channels).

  • Page 22: Other Functions

    The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation. The IC-A210E can be set to the 121.5 MHz emergency fre- q Hold down [DIAL] for 2 seconds to turn the lock function quency quickly. This function can be activated even when the key lock function is in use.

  • Page 23: Intercom Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS n Intercom function n Squelch test function When two headphone and microphone jacks are connected This function opens the squelch manually for testing. to the transceiver, these headsets can be used as a voice- q Push [VOL] to turn the squelch test function ON. activated intercom.

  • Page 24: Menu Mode

    MENU MODE n MENU mode programming • MENU mode items DISP MODE SQL LEVEL MENU mode is available at power ON and allows you to set DISP LOW HP LEVEL seldom-changed settings. In this way you can customize p. 23 DISP HIGH transceiver operations to suit your preferences and operating INCOM LV1...

  • Page 25: Menu Mode Items

    MENU MODE n MENU mode items D Intercom1 Squelch Level “MIC1 SQL” D AM Squelch Level “SQL LEVEL” Set the intercom1 squelch level. Set the squelch level for AM mode operation. The setting level is required to open the squelch when In order to receive signals properly, the squelch must be ad- justed to the proper level.

  • Page 26: Group Memory Channel Display

    MENU MODE n MENU mode items (Continued) D Memory Protection “MEM PROTECT” D Lock Mode “LOCK MODE” Set the memory protection to regular memory channels and Set the lock function. group memory channels. • OFF : The lock function is OFF. Editing the regular memory and group memory channels is •...

  • Page 27: Transmitting Microphone Selection

    MENU MODE D Sidetone Level “SIDETONE LV” D Dimmer Brightness (Low) “DISP LOW” When using an optional headset (supplied from third party*) Set the lower brightness level in the automatic adjustment via the adapter, the transceiver outputs your transmitted range when “AUTO” is selected at the “Dimmer Mode.” voice to the headset for monitoring.
  • Page 28 MENU MODE n MENU mode items (Continued) D Frequency Display “FREQ DISP” D External Input “AUX IN” Set the 1 kHz digit frequency displaying in the OLED. Set the external input mode. • OFF : The external input is OFF. •...
  • Page 29 MENU MODE D Beep Tone Level “BEEP” D Frequency Step “FREQ. STEP” Confirmation beep tones normally sound when storing mem- Set the desired frequency step: 8.33 kHz or 25 kHz. ory, operating time-out-timer function, etc. These can be set • 25kHz : Setting the frequency step to 25 kHz.

  • Page 30: Cloning

    CLONING D Data cloning • When clone writing error occurs. Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents or data from a PC to a transceiver CLONE using the optional CS-A210 CLONING SOFTWARE WRITE ERR Data can be cloned to and from a PC (IBM compatible) using the optional CS-A210 and the op- CLONING SOFTWARE...

  • Page 31: Options

    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 with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS D General D Receiver • Frequency range : 118.000 to 136.975 MHz • Receive system : Double conversion • Channel spacing : 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz superheterodyne • Frequency stability : ±1 ppm (0˚C to +40˚C) • Intermediate frequencies : 1st 38.85 MHz •...
  • Page 33 SPECIFICATIONS (VFO CHANNEL ID LIST) • Channel spacing: 25 kHz (Actual frequency is displayed.) Operating Frequency Channel spacing Channel ID (MHz) (kHz) (Displayed Frequency) 118.0000 118.000 118.0250 118.025 118.0500 118.050 118.0750 118.075 118.1000 118.100 • Channel spacing: 8.33 kHz Operating Frequency Channel spacing Channel ID (MHz)

  • Page 34: About Doc

    ABOUT DOC...
  • Page 35 ABOUT DOC CE Versions of the IC-A210E which display • List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1) the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, Country Codes Country Codes comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Ter-...

  • Page 36: Index

    INDEX About DOC .................... 30 Frequency display .................. 24 Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency ........18 Frequency exchanging ................6 AM squelch level ..................21 Frequency selection................. 5 Automatic noise limiter ................21 Frequency setting example ..............7 Frequency step ..................25 Frequency step setting ................
  • Page 37 INDEX Transmitting ..................... 6 Memory channel type ................9 Transmitting microphone selection ............23 Memory clear ..................25 Memory mode menu ................12 Memory operation ................... 9 USER-1 setting ..................24 Memory protect function ................9 USER-2 setting ..................24 Memory protection ................
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  • Page 40 A-6606H-1EU-y Printed in Japan 2008–2011 Icom Inc. © 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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