Icom IC-A210 User Manual
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.
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.
❍ 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 brightness, vividness, high contrast, wide viewing angle and response time
compared to a conventional display. In addition, the auto dimmer
function adjusts the display for optimum brightness at day or night.
❍ Easy channel selection
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.
WORD DEFINITION
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WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
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Personal injury, Þre hazard or electric shock
may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, Þre or electric shock.
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.
❍ GPS memory function
When connected to an external GPS receiver* equipped with an airport 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.
❍ 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.
❍ 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 adjustable audio level and squelch control functions.
PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use.
NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC 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
+55°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 surfaces.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT .............................................................................................i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS...........................................................................i
FEATURES ...............................................................................................i
PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................iii
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................1–4
■ Front panel .....................................................................................1
■ Rear panel......................................................................................3
■ Main unit.........................................................................................3
■ Function display..............................................................................4
2 BASIC OPERATION.........................................................................5–8
■ Frequency selection .......................................................................5
■ Standby frequency selection (Step 1-2) .........................................5
■ Frequency exchanging/not exchanging (Step 2-2).........................6
■ Receiving........................................................................................6
■ Transmitting....................................................................................6
■ Frequency set example ..................................................................7
■ Direct frequency setting mode operation........................................8
■ Dualwatch operation.......................................................................8
3 MEMORY OPERATION ..................................................................9–18
■ Programming notes ........................................................................9
■ Entering memory mode ..................................................................9
■ Memory channel type .....................................................................9
■ Channel selection.........................................................................10
■ Programming a memory channel .................................................10
■ Programming example..................................................................11
■ Transferring memory contents......................................................12
■ Memory mode menu
(Regular memory and group memory channels only) ..................12
■ Memory channel...........................................................................13
■ Group memory channel................................................................13
■ History memory channel...............................................................14
■ Clearing the memory contents
(Regular memory and group memory channels only) ..................14
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■ Programming channel names (Regular memory channel only) ...15
■ Programming group names (Group memory channel only) .........15
■ Programming channel tag
(Group memory channel only)......................................................16
■ Channel tag list.............................................................................16
■ Weather memory channel (U.S.A. version only) ..........................17
■ GPS memory................................................................................17
■ GPS memory edit .........................................................................18
■ Memory protection........................................................................18
4 OTHER FUNCTIONS....................................................................19–21
■ Lock function ................................................................................19
■ Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency ...............................19
■ Intercom function..........................................................................20
■ Squelch test function ....................................................................20
■ Weather memory channel scan (U.S.A. version only)..................21
5 MENU MODE................................................................................22–27
■ MENU mode programming...........................................................22
■ MENU mode items .......................................................................23
6 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL.......................................................28
■ Transceiver installation.................................................................28
■ Transceiver removal.....................................................................28
7 CLONING............................................................................................29
8 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................30
9 OPTIONS ............................................................................................31
10 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ...............................................35
PANEL DESCRIPTION
RCL
MEM
OFF
VOL
PUSH
TEST
COMM
DUAL
EC
iA210
CH09 SAMPLE
121.525
118.00
RX
MEMORY
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■ Front panel
q 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.
w 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
(121.5 MHz) (p. 19).
e 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).
r FREQUENCY EXCHANGE SWITCH (FLIP-FLOP)[↔]
➥ 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).
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
RCL
MEM
OFF
VOL
PUSH
TEST
COMM
DUAL
EC
iA210
CH09 SAMPLE
121.525
118.00
RX
MEMORY
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■ Front panel (Continued)
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t 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).
y 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).
u LIGHT-SENSITIVE DETECTOR
This detector senses ambient light. The detector is used
to adjust “Dimmer brightness (Low/High)” (p. 25) automatically when “Dimmer Mode” (p. 25) sets to ‘AUTO.’
i 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 and hold for 2 sec. to turn the dial/panel lock func-
tion ON (p. 19).
o 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).
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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e q
e
For PS-80 type
For the 3rd party* compatible type (MB-113)
*Ask your dealer for available products details.
• Top view
• Bottom view
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■ Rear panel
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects an antenna connector.
w DATA JACK
Connects a 3rd party GPS receiver*
cable (OPC-1529R). Refer to p.29 for details.
*1Ask your dealer for available GPS receiver details.
e 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.
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or optional cloning
■ Main unit
q Metal catch (For Icom products)
Use to attach to an installation rack for Icom products
(p. 28).
w 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.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■ Function display
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RX
TX
118.00
ICS
DUAL
O
F
D
TEST
MEMORY
121.525
CH09 SAMPLE
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RX
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q ACTIVE FREQUENCY INDICATOR
➥ Shows the active frequency (p. 6).
➥ Shows the MENU mode items in the MENU mode
(p. 22).
w TX INDICATOR
Appears while transmitting (p. 6).
e 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).
r INTERCOM INDICATOR
Appears when the intercom function is in use (p. 20).
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t DUALWATCH INDICATOR
Appears when the dualwatch function is active (p. 8).
y MEMORY CONDITION INDICATOR
➥ Indicates “MEMORY” when the regular memory channel
is selected (p. 13).
➥ Indicates “GRP01–GRP20” when the group memory
channel is selected (p. 13).
The group name is also indicated if the name has been
entered.
➥ Indicates “HISTORY” when the history memory chan-
nel is selected (p. 14).
➥ Indicates “WEATHER” when the weather memory chan-
nel is selected (U.S.A. version only) (p. 17).
➥ Indicates “GPS” when the GPS memory channel is se-
lected (The 3rd party GPS receiver is required) (p. 17).
u STANDBY FREQUENCY INDICATOR
➥ Shows the standby frequency (p. 5).
➥ Shows the setting values in the MENU mode (p. 22).
i CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR
Shows the channel name during memory mode (p. 15).
o MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR
Shows the selected memory channel number during memory mode (p. 13).
!0 TEST INDICATOR
Appears while the squelch test function is active (p. 20).
!1 LOCK INDICATOR (p. 19)
➥ Indicates “
➥ Indicates “
while the dial lock function is in use.
”
while the panel lock function in use.
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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Frequency selection
IC-A210 has 2 ways to select the desired frequency.
ï General frequency selection
Select the desired frequency which is used for the next operating frequency in the standby frequency indicator. Then exchange 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.
ï 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 “MEMORY OPERATION” (pgs. 9–18).
When a memory channel is recalled, the previous standby
frequency is erased.
■ Standby frequency selection
(Step 1-2)
CAUTION:
DO NOT
been started. It is very important for protection of the power
supply circuit.
q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.
• Previously used frequencies appear in the active and
standby frequency indicators.
w Rotate [DIAL] and [O-DIAL] to select the desired fre-
quency to the standby frequency.
• The active frequency is not affected.
• Rotate [O-DIAL] to set above 1 MHz digit.
• Rotate [DIAL] to set below 100 kHz digit.
•Set the frequency step* in the menu mode, if necessary (p. 27).
*Available for depending on versions.
turn the power ON until the aircraft engines have
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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Frequency exchanging/
not exchanging (Step 2-2)
q After selecting the standby frequency, push [↔] to ex-
change the standby frequency with the active frequency.
NOTE: DO NOT push and hold [↔] continuously. Oth-
erwise the standby frequency disappears. If this happens,
again push and hold [↔] until the standby frequency reappears.
•Rotate [VOL] to set the volume level, if necessary.
• When receiving a signal, “RX” appears and audio is emitted from
the speaker or headset.
•Further adjustment of audio level may be necessary at this point.
•Adjust the squelch level in the menu mode, if necessary (p. 24).
w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi-
crophone.
•Transmit indicator “TX” lights.
e 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 microphone are sent to both the pilot and co-pilot’s headsets.
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■ Receiving
q Select an operating frequency.
• Refer to pgs. 5–6 in details.
• “RX” appears when receiving a signal or opening squelch.
w Push [VOL] to open the squelch manually.
• Refer to p. 20 “Squelch test function” in details.
e Rotate the volume control to adjust the audio level.
■ Transmitting
NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequency be-
fore transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until the frequency is clear.
q Select the yoke-mounted communication/intercom switch
to the “communication” position.
w Select an operating frequency.
• Refer to pgs. 5–6 in details.
e Push the PTT switch.
• “TX” appears.
r Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.
• DO NOT set the microphone too closely to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
t Release the PTT switch to receive.
■ Frequency set example
BASIC OPERATION
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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.
RX
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 exchanged.
Rotate [O-DIAL] clockwise to
q
select “126” MHz.
w
Rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise
to select “400” kHz.
Push [↔].
e
DO NOT push and hold. See
“Direct frequnecy setting mode
operation” on p. 8 if you make a
mistake and do push and hold.
134.80
RX
134.80
RX
134.80
RX
126.40
121.805
126.805
126.405
134.805
02
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BASIC OPERATION
121.80
RX
129.405
121.00
RX
DUAL
RX
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■ Direct frequency setting
mode operation
The direct frequency setting mode operation is useful when
setting the desired frequency directly to the active frequency
indicator.
q Push and hold [↔] for 2 sec. to enter the direct frequency
setting mode.
• The only active frequency is displayed.
w Select an operating frequency.
• Refer to pgs. 5–6 in details.
e Push [RCL] or [↔] to exit the direct frequency setting
mode.
■ Dualwatch operation
The dualwatch operation monitors active and standby frequencies alternately. Therefore, it’s useful to monitor the
standby frequency while receiving the active frequency.
q Push [DUAL] to enter dualwatch operation.
• “DUAL” appears on the active frequency indicator.
• The active or standby frequency‘s “RX”blinks when receiving signal or opening the squelch.
w Push [DUAL] again to exit dualwatch operation.
• “DUAL” disappears.
• You may also exit dualwatch by pushing [PTT].
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