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Icom IC-A210 Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-A210
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Ia210 vhf air band transceiver instruction manual 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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I important 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 man- ual. R defin...
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Do not place unit in a non-secure place to avoid inad- vertent use by children. Do not push the ptt when not actually intending to transmit. Do not use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –20°c (–4°f) or above +55°c (+131°f). Do not place the transceiver i...
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Iii important ······························································································i explicit definitions ···········································································i features ···················································································...
Page 5: Panel Description
1 1 panel description 0 1 ■ 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) as the standby frequency (p. 19). ➥ ...
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2 1 panel description ■ front panel (continued) t memory switch [mem] push and hold for 2 sec. To program a displayed fre- quency to any blank regular memory channel or delete/ revive the selected memory channel (depending on the operating mode) (p. 9). Y recall switch [rcl] ➥ push to enter/exit the...
Page 7: Rear Panel
3 1 panel description 0 1 ■ rear panel q antenna connector connect an antenna connector. W cloning jack connect an optional cloning cable (opc-1529r). Refer to p. 29 for details. E dc, microphone, speaker, headphone and data jack connect a 13.8 v or 27.5 v dc power supply, speaker, headphone and 3rd...
Page 8: Function Display
4 1 panel description ■ function display 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)....
Page 9: Basic Operation
5 2 basic operation 0 1 0 2 ■ frequency selection ic-a210 has 2 ways to select a desired frequency. ï general frequency selection select a desired frequency which is used for the next operat- ing frequency in the standby frequency indicator. Then ex- change the active frequency for the standby frequ...
Page 10: Frequency Exchanging
6 2 basic operation ■ frequency exchanging (step 2-2) q after selecting the standby frequency, push [↔] to ex- change it with the active frequency. • adjust the squelch level in the menu mode, if necessary (p. 24). • rotate [vol] to set the volume level, if necessary. • when receiving a signal, “rx”...
Page 11: Frequency Setting Example
7 2 basic operation 0 2 ■ 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. The active frequency and the standby frequenies are exchanged. Previously used frequencies appear. Rotate the ...
Page 12: Direct Frequency Setting
8 2 basic operation ■ direct frequency setting mode operation the direct frequency setting mode operation is useful when setting a desired frequency directly as the active frequency. Q push and hold [↔] for 2 sec. To enter the direct frequency setting mode. • only the active frequency is displayed. ...
Page 13: Memory Operation
9 3 memory operation 0 2 0 3 ■ programming notes ï 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. ï memory protect function ic-a210 has a memory protect...
Page 14: Programming A Memory
10 3 memory operation ■ programming a memory channel to program the memory channels, follow the steps below. Q rotate [dial] and [o-dial] to set a desired frequency for the standby frequency. W push [rcl] to enter the memory mode. • the channel number appears. • the memory channel name also appears ...
Page 15: Programming Example
11 3 memory operation 0 3 ■ programming example the following is an example showing how to program 126.000 mhz into regular memory channel 4. “ ” appears when no frequency has been programmed into regular memory channel 4. “memory” and the channel number appear. “126.00” appears in the standby displ...
Page 16: Transferring Memory
12 3 memory operation ■ transferring memory contents this function transfers a memory channel’s contents into the active frequency display and places the previous active frequency into the standby display. Q push [rcl] to enter the memory mode. • the channel number appears. • the memory channel name...
Page 17: Regular Memory Channel
13 3 memory operation 0 3 ■ regular memory channel the transceiver has 10 regular memory channels. 5 programming options are selectable. The following functions are available. Replace, delete, revive and channel name edit functions. Q push [rcl] to enter the memory mode. • the channel number appears...
Page 18: History Memory Channel
14 3 memory operation ■ history memory channel the transceiver has 10 history memory channels. The standby frequency is stored into a history memory chan- nel when pushing [↔]. The frequency is stored into the history memory channel in order from “ch01” to “ch10.” q push [rcl] to enter the memory mo...
Page 19: Programming Channel Names
15 3 memory operation 0 3 ■ programming channel names (regular memory channel only) the regular memory channel can display a 6-character name in addition to the memory number. Q push [rcl] to enter the memory mode, then rotate [o- dial] to select a desired regular memory channel in the memory mode. ...
Page 20: Programming Channel Tag
16 3 memory operation ■ 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. Q push [rcl], then rotate [o-dial] to select a desired group memory channel in the memory mode. • rotat...
Page 21: Gps Memory
17 3 memory operation 0 3 ■ gps memory when connected to an external gps receiver* equipped with an airport 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 det...
Page 22: Gps Memory Edit
18 3 memory operation ■ gps memory edit the received gps memory data is stored in the desired group memory channel. Q push [rcl] to enter the memory mode. • the channel number appears. • the memory channel name also appears if it has been entered. W rotate [o-dial] to select the gps memory channel. ...
Page 23: Other Functions
19 4 other functions 0 3 0 4 ■ lock function the lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation. Q push and hold [dial] for 2 sec. To turn the lock function on. • “ o d ” appears when dial lock mode is selected. • “ o p ” appears when panel lock mode is select...
Page 24: Intercom Function
20 4 other functions ■ intercom function when 2-headphone and microphone jacks are connected to the transceiver, these headsets can be used as a voice- activated intercom. Q enter to the menu mode. • see p.22 for details. W set intercom usable setting to on. • see p.27 for details. E exit from the m...
Page 25: Weather Memory Channel
21 4 other functions ■ weather memory channel scan (u.S.A. Version only) scanning searches for weather channel signals automati- cally 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 me...
Page 26: Menu Mode
22 5 menu mode ■ 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. D operating menu mode q rotate [vol] to turn the transceiver’s power on. W push ...
Page 27: Menu Mode Items
23 5 menu mode ■ menu mode items d headphone level “hp level” set the headphone output level while receiving. • af gain : the output level is same as [vol]. • off (0) : mutes the headphone. • 001–080 : sets audio level from 1 to 80. D intercom1 microphone audio input level “incom lv1” set the interc...
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24 5 menu mode ■ menu mode items (continued) d 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...
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25 5 menu mode ■ menu mode items (continued) d microphone2 gain “mic2 gain” set the microphone2’s gain. • –010–010 : setting the microphone2’s gain from –10 to +10. D sidetone level “sidetone lv” when using an optional headset (supplied from 3rd party*) via the adapter, the transceiver outputs your ...
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26 5 menu mode ■ menu mode items (continued) d dimmer brightness (manually) “disp man.” set the brightness manually to suit your own preferences. • 000–100 : setting dimmer level manually from 0 (off) to 100. D dimmer response “disp resp.” set the dimmer switching speed when selecting “auto” at the ...
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27 5 menu mode ■ menu mode items (continued) d external input level “aux level” set the external input level. • off (0) : the external input does not operate. • 001–080 : sets the external input level from 1 to 80. • af gain : interlocked with [vol]. D beep tone level “beep” confirmation beep tones ...
Page 32: Installation and Removal
28 6 installation and removal ■ transceiver installation q insert a 3 / 32 inch allen wrench into the 2 holes in the front panel. W turn the wrench counterclockwise until the front panel is loose. • a cable connects the front panel with the main unit. E carefully disconnect the flat cable from the f...
Page 33: Cloning
29 7 cloning d data cloning 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 . Data can be cloned to and from a pc (ibm compatible) using the optional cs-a210 cloning software and the op- tional o...
Page 34: Specifications
30 8 specifications d general • frequency range : 118.000 to 136.975 mhz 161.650 to 163.275 mhz* • channel spacing : 25 khz • frequency stability : ±5 ppm • operating temperature : –20˚c to +55˚c –4˚f to +131˚f • antenna impedance : 50 ø • number of memory channels : 10 memory channels 200 group cha...
Page 35: Options
31 9 options d cs-a210 cloning software provides quick and easy programming of items, including private channels, scan settings, etc., via a windows ® pc to the transceiver (microsoft ® windows ® 2000/me/xp/windows vista ® ). D opc-1529r cloning cable this cloning cable provides convenient connectio...
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32 index a accessing 121.5 mhz emergency frequency ········································ 19 am squelch level ···················································································· 24 automatic noise limiter ·········································································· 2...
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33 index memory operation ··················································································· 9 memory protect function ·········································································· 9 memory protection ·····································································...
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Page 39: Safety Training Information
35 10 safety training information 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 mini...
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