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Icom IC-A220 Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-A220
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Vhf air band transceivers 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. Ia220e ia220
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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-a220 and ic-a220e. The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. Word definition r...
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Ii 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 in excessively dusty envi- ronments. Do not use harsh solvents such as benzine...
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Iii ne pas d’utiliser ou d’exposer l’émetteur-récepteur en plein soleil ou à une tem pérature ambiante inférieure à –20°c ou supérieure à +55°c. Ne pas placer l'émetteur-récepteur dans des endroits ex- cessivement poussiéreux. Ne pas nettoyer l'appareil avec des solvants agressifs tels que benzène o...
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Iv 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 minimiz...
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V information en matiÈre de sÉcuritÉ votre radio icom produit une énergie électro- magnétique de radiofréquences (rf), en mode de transmission. Cette radio est conçue pour un «usage professionnel seulement» et classée comme tel, ce qui signifie qu'elle doit être utili- sée uniquement dans le cadre d...
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Vi table of contents important .......................................................................... I explicit definitions ....................................................... I fcc information ............................................................. I precautions ........................
Page 8: Panel Description
1 1 panel description q dual switch [dual] ➥ push to turn dualwatch operation on or off. (p. 14) ➥ hold down for two seconds to turn the intercom func- tion on or off. W emergency channel switch [ec] ➥ push to set the emergency frequency (121.5 mhz) as the standby frequency. (p. 15) ➥ hold down for ...
Page 9: Rear Panel
R frequency exchange (flip-flop) switch [ ] ➥ push to exchange the standby frequency with the ac- tive frequency. (p. 5) ➥ hold down for two seconds to enter the direct frequen- cy setting mode. (p. 6) t memory switch [mem] hold down for two seconds to enter a displayed frequency into any blank regu...
Page 10: Function Display
3 1 panel description 3 ■ function display ch09 sample test 121.52 5 118.00 rx dual memory rx ics o f d tx au e t r y e i o !2 u q !1 w !0 q active frequency readout ➥ displays the active frequency. (p. 5) ➥ displays the menu mode items in the menu mode. (p. 18) w tx indicator displayed while transm...
Page 11: Basic Operation
4 2 basic operation 0 1 0 2 general description ■ the flow chart below shows the basic operating procedures. You need to set the frequency, activate the frequency, and receive or transmit. There are two ways to set the frequency. Refer to page 5 and 6 for details. • set the frequency normally • set ...
Page 12: Receiving And Transmitting
5 2 basic operation ■ receiving and transmitting setting the standby frequency 1. Rotate [dial] and [o-dial] to select the desired frequency as 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. • you...
Page 13: Squelch Settings
6 2 basic operation 0 2 you can also directly set the desired frequency. Hold down q [ ] for two seconds to enter the direct frequen- cy setting mode. • only the active frequency is displayed. Set an operating frequency. W • rotate [o-dial] to set above 1 mhz digit. • rotate [dial] to set below 100 ...
Page 14: Memory Operation
7 3 memory operation general description ■ the transceiver has memory to store frequently used fre- quencies. You can easily set the desired frequency by select- ing the channel from the memory. The figure below shows the structure of the memory mode. There are five memory channel types*. * there ma...
Page 15: Basic Operation
8 3 memory operation 0 3 basic operation ■ ■ editing regular memory/ group memory channels memory mode menu d there are memory mode menus to edit the memory contents. They contain the following items. Replace (p. 9) enter the selected memory channel frequency to the standby frequency. Delete (p. 9) ...
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9 3 memory operation d clearing the memory contents you can clear unwanted memory channels. Push q [rcl] to enter the memory mode. • the memory channel number is displayed. • the memory channel name is also displayed if it has been en- tered. Rotate w [o-dial] to select a desired memory channel. • s...
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10 3 memory operation 0 3 d entering channel names (for only regular memory channels) the regular memory channels can display a six character name in addition to the memory number. Push q [rcl] to enter the memory mode, and then rotate [o-dial] to select the regular memory channel. Rotate w [dial] t...
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11 3 memory operation d selecting channel tag names (for only group memory channels) the tag name can be set to a three character name, in ad- dition to the group number. It is convenient for separating memory types. Q push [rcl] to enter the memory mode, and then rotate [o-dial] to select group mem...
Page 19: Selecting A
12 3 memory operation 0 3 selecting a ■ weather memory channel the u.S.A. Version transceivers have built-in vhf marine wx (weather) channels. Push q [rcl] to enter the memory mode. Rotate w [o-dial] to select “weather.” rotate e [dial] to set a desired weather memory channel. Push r [rcl] to exit t...
Page 20: Selecting A Gps Memory
13 3 memory operation ■ selecting a gps memory channel when connected to an external gps receiver* with an airport frequency database, you can transfer frequency data such as nearby airports to the gps memory (maximum 10 memory channels). *ask your dealer for available gps receiver details. Push q [...
Page 21: Other Functions
14 4 other functions 0 3 0 4 ■ dualwatch operation the dualwatch operation monitors the active frequency at certain intervals, even when receiving a signal on the standby frequency. When a signal is received on the active frequency, the transceiver switches to the active frequency and stays on it un...
Page 22: Using The
15 4 other functions using the ■ lock function the lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation. There are two lock modes, panel lock and dial lock. You can select the lock mode in the settings menu. Refer to page 20 for details. Panel lock: lock transceiver...
Page 23: Enabling The
16 4 other functions 0 4 enabling the ■ intercom when two headsets are connected to the transceiver, you can use them as a voice-activated intercom. While holding down q [dual], rotate [vol] to turn on the transceiver’s power. • configuration menu is displayed. Rotate w [o-dial] to select “incom mod...
Page 24: Scanning The
17 4 other functions scanning automatically searches for weather channel sig- nals. Repeatedly scans all weather memory channels. You can set the interval time (scan speed) for the scan in the settings menu. Refer to page 22 for details. Push q [rcl] to enter the memory mode, and then rotate [o-dial...
Page 25: Menu Mode
18 5 menu mode 0 4 0 5 using the menu mode ■ the menu mode is accessible at power on and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. You can customize the trans- ceiver settings to suit your preferences and operating style. There are two types of menu mode, settings menu and con- figuration menu. Usi...
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19 5 menu mode using the d configuration menu while holding down q [dual], rotate [vol] to turn on the transceiver’s power. • configuration menu is displayed. Rotate w [o-dial] to select a setting item. Rotate e [dial] to select a desired setting. Push r [rcl] to exit the configuration menu and rest...
Page 27: Settings Menu Items
20 5 menu mode 0 5 ■ settings menu items d am squelch level “sql level” adjust the squelch level for am mode operation. In order to receive signals properly, the squelch must be ad- justed to the proper level. • –010 to 010: sets the am squelch level to between –10 and 10. D squelch mode “sql mode” ...
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21 5 menu mode d setting microphone 1 gain “mic1 gain” sets microphone 1’s gain. • –010 to 010: sets the microphone 1’s gain to between –10 and 10. D setting microphone 2 gain “mic2 gain” sets microphone 2’s gain. • –010 to 010: sets the microphone 2’s gain to between –10 and 10. D sidetone level “s...
Page 29: Configuration Menu
22 5 menu mode 0 5 configuration menu ■ items d auto squelch “auto sql” sets the auto squelch function. • off: the auto squelch is off. • on: the auto squelch is on. • user set: set the auto squelch in the squelch mode “sql mode” item in the settings menu. (p.20) d squelch mode switch setting “sql s...
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23 5 menu mode d group memory channel display “grp memory” select whether the label is displayed or not. • ch: only the memory channel number is displayed. • label: the label is also displayed. D transmitting microphone selection “tx mic sel” sets the active microphone when pushing microphone’s ptt ...
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24 5 menu mode 0 5 d dimmer brightness (high) “disp high” sets the maximum brightness level in the automatic adjust- ment range.* * displayed only when the dimmer mode “disp mode” item in the configuration menu is set to “auto.” • 050 to 100: sets the maximum dimmer brightness level to be- tween 50 ...
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25 5 menu mode d time-out-timer “time out” to prevent accidental prolonged transmission, the transceiver has a time-out-timer.The function inhibits continuous trans- missions longer than the set time period. • 020 to 240: setting time-out-timer period from 20 seconds to 240 seconds in 10 second step...
Page 33: Options
26 6 options 0 5 0 6 mb-53#03 d mounting bracket for mounting the transceiver. The external speaker and mi- crophone are included. D mba-3 rear panel adapter the rear panel adapter compatible with card edge connec- tor. Ps-80#05 d power supply provides convenient operation of the transceiver on the ...
Page 34: Specifications
27 7 specifications general d • frequency range: channel spacing: 25 khz 118.000 to 136.975 mhz channel spacing: 8.33 khz 118.000 to 136.992 mhz weather channel* 161.650 to 163.275 mhz • channel spacing: 25 khz or 8.33 khz • frequency stability: ic-a220 ±5 ppm ( –20°c to +55°c; –4°f to +131°f) ic-a2...
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28 8 specifications (vfo channel id list) 7 0 8 • channel spacing: 25 khz (actual frequency is displayed.) operating frequency (mhz) channel spacing (khz) channel id (displayed frequency) 118.0000 25 118.000 118.0250 25 118.025 118.0500 25 118.050 118.0750 25 118.075 118.1000 25 118.100 • channel sp...
Page 36: Information
29 8 information country codes country codes 1 austria at 18 liechtenstein li 2 belgium be 19 lithuania lt 3 bulgaria bg 20 luxembourg lu 4 croatia hr 21 malta mt 5 czech republic cz 22 netherlands nl 6 cyprus cy 23 norway no 7 denmark dk 24 poland pl 8 estonia ee 25 portugal pt 9 finland fi 26 roma...
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30 index 0 9 a am squelch level .................................................................20 automatic noise limiter .......................................................20 auto squelch .......................................................................22 b basic operation ................
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31 index i intercom ..............................................................................16 intercom 1 microphone audio input level ............................20 intercom 1 squelch level .....................................................22 intercom 2 microphone audio input level ..........
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32 memo.
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A-7210d-1ex-q printed in japan © 2015 icom inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. 1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan.