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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. Ic-a210.Qxd 2007.07.24 2:06 pm page a.
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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 manual. R icom, i...
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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 w...
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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) to 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 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, a...
Page 7: Rear Panel
3 1 panel description 0 1 ■ rear panel q antenna connector connects an antenna connector. W data jack connects a 3rd party gps receiver* 1 or optional cloning cable (opc-1529r). Refer to p.29 for details. * 1 ask your dealer for available gps receiver details. E dc, microphone, speaker and headphone...
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 the desired frequency. ï 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 f...
Page 10: Frequency Exchanging/
6 2 basic operation ■ frequency exchanging/ not exchanging (step 2-2) q after selecting the standby frequency, push [↔] to ex- change the standby frequency with the active frequency. • rotate [vol] to set the volume level, if necessary. • when receiving a signal, “rx” appears and audio is emitted fr...
Page 11: Frequency Set Example
7 2 basic operation 0 2 ■ 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. Q w e the active frequency and the standby frequenies are exchanged. Previously used frequencies appear. ...
Page 12: Direct Frequency Setting
8 2 basic operation ■ 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...
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 this transceiver is equipped with 10 regular memory and 200 group channels. You can program often-used frequencies into them. Q rotate [dial] and [o-dial] to set the desired frequency for the standby frequency indicator. W push [rcl] to enter the ...
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 regular memory channel number appear. “126.00” appears in the st...
Page 16: Transferring Memory
12 3 memory operation ■ transferring memory contents this function transfers a memory channel’s contents into the active frequency indicator. 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 selec...
Page 17: Regular Memory Channel
13 3 memory operation 0 3 ■ regular memory channel the transceiver has 10 regular memory channels. 5 actions are selectable. 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 regular mem...
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], then rotate [o-dial] to select the desired regular memory channel in the memory mode. • rotate [o-dial] to sel...
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 the desired group memory channel in the memory mode. • rot...
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 to 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. • “g...
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. • “ ” appears when dial lock mode is selected. • “ ” appears when panel lock mode is selected. W to...
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-acti- vated 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 ...
Page 25: Weather Memory Channel
21 4 other functions ■ 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 memo...
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) : while muting the headphone. • 001–080 : setting audio level from 1 to 80. D intercom1 microphone audio input level “incom lv1” set ...
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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 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. • off (0) : the sidetone function is off. ...
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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. • 0–100 : setting dimmer level manually from 0 (off) to 100. D dimmer response “disp resp.” set the dimmer switching speed when selecting “auto” at the “d...
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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 : setting the external input level from 1 to 80. • af gain : interlocking with [vol]. D beep tone level “beep” confirmation beep to...
Page 32: Installation And Removal
28 6 installation and removal ■ transceiver installation q insert a 3 / 32 in 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 disconnect the flat cable from the front panel’s...
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 optional opc...
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 Ω • 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 pri- vate channels, scan settings, etc., via an windows ® pc (mi- crosoft ® windows ® 2000/me/xp/vista™) to transceiver. D opc-1529r cloning cable • this cloning cable is connectable to an external gps re...
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32 index a accessing 121.5 mhz emergency frequency.........................................19 am squelch level ....................................................................................24 automatic noise limiter ...........................................................................23 ...
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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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A-6602h-1ex printed in japan © 2007 icom inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. 1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan ic-a210.Qxd 2007.07.24 2:06 pm page 36.