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Icom iC-A210 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
iA210
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this
device does not cause harmful interference.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER iA210 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 2: Explicit Definitions

    H Easy channel selection EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS 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.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    This connection will not only blow fuses but also may damage the transceiver. FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to DO NOT place unit in a non-secure place to avoid inad- operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT .....................i Programming channel names (Regular memory channel only) ...15 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS................i Programming group names (Group memory channel only) ..15 FEATURES ....................i Programming channel tag PRECAUTIONS..................ii (Group memory channel only) ............16 TABLE OF CONTENTS................iii Channel tag list................16 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION..............1–4 Weather memory channel (U.S.A.

  • Page 5: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel COMM DUAL MEMORY 118.00 121.52 CH09 SAMPLE PUSH TEST iA210 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 and OFF (p. 5). ¯...
  • Page 6 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel (Continued) COMM DUAL MEMORY 118.00 121.52 CH09 SAMPLE PUSH TEST iA210 t MEMORY SWITCH [MEM] i INNER (Small) TUNING DIAL [DIAL] ¯ Push and hold for 2 sec. to be programmed a displayed ¯ Rotate to set the standby frequencies (kHz digit) (p. 5), frequency to any blank regular memory channel or memory channels (p.

  • Page 7: I Rear Panel

    Metal catch (For Icom products) cable (OPC-1529R). Refer to p.29 for details. Use to attach to an installation rack for Icom products Ask your dealer for available GPS receiver details. (p. 28). e DC, MICROPHONE, SPEAKER AND HEADPHONE...

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display t DUALWATCH INDICATOR Appears when the dualwatch function is active (p. 8). y MEMORY CONDITION INDICATOR ¯ Indicates “MEMORY” when the regular memory channel DUAL MEMORY 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 I Frequency selection I Standby frequency selection (Step 1-2) IC-A210 has 2 ways to select the desired frequency. CAUTION: ï General frequency selection DO NOT turn the power ON until the aircraft engines have Select the desired frequency which is used for the next oper- been started.

  • Page 10: I Frequency Exchanging/Not Exchanging (Step 2-2)

    BASIC OPERATION I Frequency exchanging/ I Receiving not exchanging (Step 2-2) q Select an operating frequency. • Refer to pgs. 5–6 in details. q After selecting the standby frequency, push [£] to ex- • “RX” appears when receiving a signal or opening squelch. change the standby frequency with the active frequency.

  • Page 11: I Frequency Set Example

    BASIC OPERATION I 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. 134.80 121.80 Previously used frequencies appear. Rotate the large tuning dial to change Rotate [O-DIAL] clockwise to the standby frequency in MHz steps.

  • Page 12: I Direct Frequency Setting Mode Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I Direct frequency setting I Dualwatch operation mode operation The dualwatch operation monitors active and standby fre- quencies alternately. Therefore, it’s useful to monitor the The direct frequency setting mode operation is useful when standby frequency while receiving the active frequency. setting the desired frequency directly to the active frequency indicator.

  • Page 13: Memory Operation

    ï Weather memory channel (WEATHER) ï Memory protect function (U.S.A. version ONLY) IC-A210 has a memory protect function. The function pre- 10 weather memory channels are available. vents accidental changes or deletion. They are used for monitoring NOAA (National Oceanic and The function can be set in the MENU mode.

  • Page 14: I Channel Selection

    MEMORY OPERATION I Channel selection I Programming a memory channel The transceiver has 10 regular memory and 200 group channels (10 channels × 1 REGULAR MEMORY and 10 This transceiver is equipped with 10 regular memory and 200 channels × 20 GROUPS) for storage of often-used group channels.

  • Page 15: I Programming Example

    MEMORY OPERATION I 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 indicator. standby indicator. MEMORY “MEMORY” and regular memory Push [RCL], then rotate [O- 134.80 channel number appear.

  • Page 16: I Transferring Memory Contents

    MEMORY OPERATION I Transferring memory I Memory mode menu contents (Regular and group memory channels only) This function transfers a memory channel’s contents into the active frequency indicator. ï REPLACE Replacing the selected memory channel to the standby fre- q Push [RCL] to enter the memory mode. quency.

  • Page 17: Memory Channel

    MEMORY OPERATION I Regular memory channel I Group memory channel The transceiver has 200 memory channels 200 group The transceiver has 10 regular memory channels. 5 actions channels (10 channels × 20 groups). 6 actions are selectable. are selectable. q Push [RCL] to enter the memory mode. q Push [RCL] to enter the memory mode.

  • Page 18: I History Memory Channel

    MEMORY OPERATION I History memory channel I 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 [£]. The frequency is stored into the history memory channel in Unwanted memory channels can be cleared.

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

    MEMORY OPERATION I Programming channel names I Programming group names (Regular memory channel only) (Group memory channel only) The regular memory channel can display a 6-character name The group memory channel can display a 6-character name in addition to the memory number. in addition to the group number (“GRP01”–“GRP20”).

  • Page 20: I Programming Channel Tag

    MEMORY OPERATION I Programming channel tag I Channel tag list (Group memory channel only) DISPLAY MEANS NAME Group* GPS* The tag name can be set a 3-character name in addition to the group number. It is convenient for separating memory _ _ _ –...

  • Page 21: I Weather Memory Channel (U.s.a. Version Only)

    MEMORY OPERATION I Weather memory channel I GPS memory (U.S.A. version only) When connected to an external GPS receiver* equipped with an airport frequency database, frequency data such as The U.S.A. version has VHF marine WX (weather) channel nearby airports can be transferred and made available in the receiving capability for flight planning.

  • Page 22: Memory Operation

    MEMORY OPERATION I GPS memory edit I 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 memory channels. NOTE: The GPS memory data is overwritten if the setting Refer to “Memory Protection”...

  • Page 23: Other Functions

    The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation. The IC-A210 can be set to the 121.5 MHz emergency fre- q Push and hold [DIAL] for 2 sec. to turn the lock function quency quickly. This function can be activated even when the key lock function is in use.

  • Page 24: I Intercom Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Intercom function I Squelch test function When 2-headphone and microphone jacks are connected to This function opens the squelch manually for testing. q Push [VOL] to turn the squelch test function ON. the transceiver, these headsets can be used as a voice-acti- vated intercom.

  • Page 25: I Weather Memory Channel Scan (U.s.a. Version Only)

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I 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. q Set to the weather memory channel mode. w Push and hold [VOL] for 2 sec.

  • Page 26: Menu Mode

    MENU MODE I MENU mode programming • MENU mode items HP LEVEL DISP MODE MENU mode is available at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way you can customize INCOM LV1 DISP LOW p. 25 transceiver operations to suit your preferences and operating INCOM LV2 DISP HIGH...

  • Page 27: Imenu Mode Items

    MENU MODE I MENU mode items D Headphone Level “HP LEVEL” D Intercom1 Squelch Level “MIC1 SQL” Set the headphone output level while receiving. Set the intercom1 squelch level. • AF gain : The output level is same as [VOL]. The setting level is required to open the squelch when speak- •...

  • Page 28: Group Memory Channel Display

    MENU MODE I MENU mode items (Continued) D AM Squelch Level “SQL LEVEL” D Memory Protection “MEM PROTECT” Set the squelch level for AM mode operation. Set the memory protection to regular memory channels and In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to group memory channels.

  • Page 29: Transmitting Microphone Selection

    MENU MODE I MENU mode items (Continued) D Sidetone Level “SIDETONE LV” D Dimmer Mode “DISP MODE” When using an optional headset (supplied from 3rd party*) Set the OLED dimmer mode. via the adapter, the transceiver outputs your transmitted voice •...
  • Page 30 MENU MODE I MENU mode items (Continued) D Dimmer Brightness (Manually) “DISP MAN.” D USER-1 Setting “U-1 ID SET” Set the brightness manually to suit your own preferences. Set the USER-1, channel tag, to the desired ID. • 0–100 : Setting dimmer level manually from 0 (OFF) to 100. q Push [MEM] to enter the U-1 ID edit mode.

  • Page 31: Menu Mode

    MENU MODE I MENU mode items (Continued) D External Input Level “AUX LEVEL” D Memory Clear “MEM CLEAR” Set the external input level. Setting values in the CPU are cleared. • OFF (0) : The external input does not operate. Push and hold [MEM] for 2 sec., the CPU is reset as follow.

  • Page 32: Installation And Removal

    I Transceiver removal r Visually confirm that the metal catches on the top and bot- tom of the transceiver are as shown below. The IC-A210 may easily be removed from the installation rack, if desired. • Main unit top/bottom view q Perform the same steps as q–e of “Transceiver installa-...

  • Page 33: Cloning

    CLONING D Data cloning • While clone reading. Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the MEMORY programmed contents or data from a PC to a transceiver CLONE 127.00 READ using the optional CS-A210 CLONING SOFTWARE • When turn the power OFF/ON after clone writing error oc- Data can be cloned to and from a PC (IBM compatible) using curs.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS D General D Transmitter • Frequency range : 118.000 to 136.975 MHz • Mode : A3E 161.650 to 163.275 MHz* • Output power : 8 W (Carrier power) • Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Spurious emissions : –60 dBc : 600 Ω...

  • Page 35: Options

    OPTIONS D CS-A210 D PS-80 CLONING SOFTWARE POWER SUPPLY Provides quick and easy programming of items, including pri- Provides convenient operation of the transceiver on the ® vate channels, scan settings, etc., via an Windows PC (Mi- ground. A built-in speaker and microphone* are included. crosoft ®...
  • Page 36 INDEX Frequency display ..................26 Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency.........19 Frequency exchanging/not exchanging ...........6 AM squelch level ..................24 Frequency selection .................5 Automatic noise limiter ................23 Frequency set example................7 Frequency step ..................27 Front panel ....................1 Basic operation ..................5 Function display ..................4 Beep tone level ..................27 Blank channel...................9 General frequency selection ..............5 GPS memory..................17...
  • Page 37 INDEX Memory operation ..................9 Memory protect function................9 Memory protection ................18, 24 USER-1 setting ..................26 Menu mode items...................23 USER-2 setting ..................26 Menu mode programming ..............22 Microphone1 gain ..................24 Microphone2 gain ..................24 Weather memory channel ..............9, 17 Weather memory channel scan .............21 Operating menu mode ................22 Other functions..................19 Panel descriptions..................1...
  • Page 38 M E M O...

  • Page 39: Safety Training Information

    Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility at any place on the centre line along the vehicle in order During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy to achieve 36 centimeters separation distance. In order that can possibly cause interference with other devices or to ensure this distance is met, the installation of the an- systems.
  • Page 40 A-6602H-1EX Printed in Japan 2007 Icom Inc. © 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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