Instruction Manual
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... FCC. Equipment damage may occur. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver under FCC regulations. This in which case the user will be required to part 15 of the FCC Rules. No risk of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in accordance with the limits for the IC-A220 and IC-A220E. struction manual contains important operating instructions for a Class A digital device, pursuant to correct the interference...
... FCC. Equipment damage may occur. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver under FCC regulations. This in which case the user will be required to part 15 of the FCC Rules. No risk of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in accordance with the limits for the IC-A220 and IC-A220E. struction manual contains important operating instructions for a Class A digital device, pursuant to correct the interference...
Instruction Manual
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... the transmitting antenna of total radio use , always adhere to be mounted at any persons during operation. A proper antenna is met, the installation of the antenna must be used only during transmit mode. You can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in order to protect against exposure to transmit by pressing the PTT switch. To ensure that your Icom radio...
... the transmitting antenna of total radio use , always adhere to be mounted at any persons during operation. A proper antenna is met, the installation of the antenna must be used only during transmit mode. You can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in order to protect against exposure to transmit by pressing the PTT switch. To ensure that your Icom radio...
Instruction Manual
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... ■ Accessing the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency.......15 ■ Enabling the intercom 16 ■ Opening the squelch for test 16 ■ Setting the frequency step 16 ■ Using the remote control 16 ■ Scanning the weather memory channels 17 5 MENU MODE 18 ■ Using the menu mode 18 ■ Settings menu items 20 ■ Configuration menu items 22 6 OPTIONS 26 7 SPECIFICATIONS 27 8 INFORMATION 29 ■ Country code list 29 ■ Disposal 29...
... ■ Accessing the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency.......15 ■ Enabling the intercom 16 ■ Opening the squelch for test 16 ■ Setting the frequency step 16 ■ Using the remote control 16 ■ Scanning the weather memory channels 17 5 MENU MODE 18 ■ Using the menu mode 18 ■ Settings menu items 20 ■ Configuration menu items 22 6 OPTIONS 26 7 SPECIFICATIONS 27 8 INFORMATION 29 ■ Country code list 29 ■ Disposal 29...
Instruction Manual
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... seconds to enter the direct frequency setting mode (p. 6), and set the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz). (p. 15) e VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] ➥ Turn [VOL] to switch the power ON or OFF. ➥ Adjusts the audio output level. The volume level bar is displayed while rotating [VOL]. ➥ Hold down for two seconds to enter the AM squelch level "SQL LEVEL" item in the Settings menu. (p. 6) ➥ Push to set the squelch test function ON...
... seconds to enter the direct frequency setting mode (p. 6), and set the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz). (p. 15) e VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] ➥ Turn [VOL] to switch the power ON or OFF. ➥ Adjusts the audio output level. The volume level bar is displayed while rotating [VOL]. ➥ Hold down for two seconds to enter the AM squelch level "SQL LEVEL" item in the Settings menu. (p. 6) ➥ Push to set the squelch test function ON...
Instruction Manual
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...) ➥ Push to exit the Settings menu. (p. 18) u LIGHT-SENSITIVE DETECTOR This detector senses ambient light. w D-SUB 25 PIN CONNECTOR Connect a 13.8 V or 27.5 V DC power supply, speaker, headset and third party GPS receiver*. Refer to exchange the standby frequency with the ac- The detector is used to enter a displayed frequency into any blank regular memory channel or delete or revive the selected...
...) ➥ Push to exit the Settings menu. (p. 18) u LIGHT-SENSITIVE DETECTOR This detector senses ambient light. w D-SUB 25 PIN CONNECTOR Connect a 13.8 V or 27.5 V DC power supply, speaker, headset and third party GPS receiver*. Refer to exchange the standby frequency with the ac- The detector is used to enter a displayed frequency into any blank regular memory channel or delete or revive the selected...
Instruction Manual
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... selected memory channel number in the ➥ Displayed when opening the active frequency's squelch memory mode. (p. 8) function. (p. 5) r INTERCO3M READOUT !0 SQUELCH MODE READOUT Displays the squelch mode status. (pp. 6, 20) Displays "ICS" when the intercom function is in use . w TX INDICATOR u STANDBY FREQUENCY READOUT Displayed while transmitting. (p. 5) ➥ Displays the standby frequency. (p. 5) e RX INDICATOR ➥ Displays the setting values in use . !1 TEST INDICATOR (p. 16) Displays " TEST" while the squelch test function is in the menu mode. (p. 18...
... selected memory channel number in the ➥ Displayed when opening the active frequency's squelch memory mode. (p. 8) function. (p. 5) r INTERCO3M READOUT !0 SQUELCH MODE READOUT Displays the squelch mode status. (pp. 6, 20) Displays "ICS" when the intercom function is in use . w TX INDICATOR u STANDBY FREQUENCY READOUT Displayed while transmitting. (p. 5) ➥ Displays the standby frequency. (p. 5) e RX INDICATOR ➥ Displays the setting values in use . !1 TEST INDICATOR (p. 16) Displays " TEST" while the squelch test function is in the menu mode. (p. 18...
Instruction Manual
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... two ways to page 5 and 6 for the standby frequency. Refer to set the frequency, activate the frequency, and receive or transmit. Enter the direct frequency setting mode. TIP: For quick frequency setting, you recall a memory channel, the previous standby frequency is erased. Activate the frequency. Set the operating frequency. 01 Set the frequency normally 02 Set the desired frequency which will be used frequencies into memory channels. Refer to 'Directly setting the frequency.' Receive/transmit 4 erating frequency in the standby frequency display. change the...
... two ways to page 5 and 6 for the standby frequency. Refer to set the frequency, activate the frequency, and receive or transmit. Enter the direct frequency setting mode. TIP: For quick frequency setting, you recall a memory channel, the previous standby frequency is erased. Activate the frequency. Set the operating frequency. 01 Set the frequency normally 02 Set the desired frequency which will be used frequencies into memory channels. Refer to 'Directly setting the frequency.' Receive/transmit 4 erating frequency in the standby frequency display. change the...
Instruction Manual
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... affected. • Rotate [O-DIAL] to set above 1 MHz digit. • Rotate [DIAL] to adjust the audio level. • Adjust the squelch if necessary. Refer to receive. Receiving When receiving a signal, "RX" is displayed and audio is displayed. • DO NOT hold down [ ] until it with the active frequency. 126.40 134.805 NOTE: DO NOT hold down PTT switch, and then speak at your normal...
... affected. • Rotate [O-DIAL] to set above 1 MHz digit. • Rotate [DIAL] to adjust the audio level. • Adjust the squelch if necessary. Refer to receive. Receiving When receiving a signal, "RX" is displayed and audio is displayed. • DO NOT hold down [ ] until it with the active frequency. 126.40 134.805 NOTE: DO NOT hold down PTT switch, and then speak at your normal...
Instruction Manual
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... (manual): Uses the squelch level set in "SQL LEVEL." • AU (auto): Prevents the audio from breaking up while receiv- eeRepeat q through w to receive. cy setting mode. • Only the active frequency is displayed. wwSet an operating frequency. • Rotate [O-DIAL] to set above 1 MHz 121.80 digit. • Rotate [DIAL] to set below 100 kHz digit. • You can also directly set the desired frequency. ttRelease the PTT switch to switch...
... (manual): Uses the squelch level set in "SQL LEVEL." • AU (auto): Prevents the audio from breaking up while receiv- eeRepeat q through w to receive. cy setting mode. • Only the active frequency is displayed. wwSet an operating frequency. • Rotate [O-DIAL] to set above 1 MHz 121.80 digit. • Rotate [DIAL] to set below 100 kHz digit. • You can also directly set the desired frequency. ttRelease the PTT switch to switch...
Instruction Manual
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... monitoring NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts. *For only U.S.A. version transceivers.) GPS memory channels (GPS) Up to exchange the active and standby frequencies. (except weather memory channels: For only U.S.A. CH01:120.10 CH02:120.20 CH10: 130.10 Weather memory channels* History memory channels GPS memory channels DDMemory channel types Regular memory channels (MEMORY) Up to store frequently used for available GPS receiver...
... monitoring NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts. *For only U.S.A. version transceivers.) GPS memory channels (GPS) Up to exchange the active and standby frequencies. (except weather memory channels: For only U.S.A. CH01:120.10 CH02:120.20 CH10: 130.10 Weather memory channels* History memory channels GPS memory channels DDMemory channel types Regular memory channels (MEMORY) Up to store frequently used for available GPS receiver...
Instruction Manual
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... only group memory channel) Sets the group name to the selected regular memory channel. REVIVE Returns the selected memory channel to select a group. DIAL] to its previous state. MEMORY OPERATION 3 ■■Basic operation qqPush [RCL] to enter the memory mode. • T he memory channel number is MEMORY 118.00 127.005 CH01 displayed. • T he memory channel name is...
... only group memory channel) Sets the group name to the selected regular memory channel. REVIVE Returns the selected memory channel to select a group. DIAL] to its previous state. MEMORY OPERATION 3 ■■Basic operation qqPush [RCL] to enter the memory mode. • T he memory channel number is MEMORY 118.00 127.005 CH01 displayed. • T he memory channel name is...
Instruction Manual
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...frequency data. Airport code GPS RJTJ 122.00 122.055 CH01 TWR Tag name ■■Editing GPS memory The received GPS memory data is displayed. eePush [MEM] to enter the GPS memory channel edit mode, then rotate [O-DIAL] to select "GPS." NOTE: Refer to the GPS receiver's instruction manual for available GPS receiver... memory channel data to enter the memory mode. qqPush [RCL] to the selected group memory. rrPush [RCL] to exit the memory mode. ■■Protecting memory The transceiver has memory protection which inhibits the editing (storing, deleting, replacing, and...
...frequency data. Airport code GPS RJTJ 122.00 122.055 CH01 TWR Tag name ■■Editing GPS memory The received GPS memory data is displayed. eePush [MEM] to enter the GPS memory channel edit mode, then rotate [O-DIAL] to select "GPS." NOTE: Refer to the GPS receiver's instruction manual for available GPS receiver... memory channel data to enter the memory mode. qqPush [RCL] to the selected group memory. rrPush [RCL] to exit the memory mode. ■■Protecting memory The transceiver has memory protection which inhibits the editing (storing, deleting, replacing, and...
Instruction Manual
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... intercom function. • "ICS" is displayed. • Y ou can set the headphone output level in the Settings menu. (p. 20) • You can select Frequency steps of the D-Sub 25 pin connector on the rear panel to the switches connected to the power ground. Refer to "INSTALLATION GUIDE" for details. • Turn the remote control in the menu mode. Refer to page 25 for testing...
... intercom function. • "ICS" is displayed. • Y ou can set the headphone output level in the Settings menu. (p. 20) • You can select Frequency steps of the D-Sub 25 pin connector on the rear panel to the switches connected to the power ground. Refer to "INSTALLATION GUIDE" for details. • Turn the remote control in the menu mode. Refer to page 25 for testing...
Instruction Manual
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... scan is received on the active frequency display. You can set the interval time (scan speed) for weather channel signals. version transceivers) Scanning automatically searches for the scan in the Settings menu. rrWhen no signal is cancelled. wwHold down [VOL] for two seconds to "WX10" channels for two seconds to start a weather memory channel scan. • "SEARCH" blinks while scanning. • To change the scan direction, turn [DIAL]. • The scan continues even when receiving...
... scan is received on the active frequency display. You can set the interval time (scan speed) for weather channel signals. version transceivers) Scanning automatically searches for the scan in the Settings menu. rrWhen no signal is cancelled. wwHold down [VOL] for two seconds to "WX10" channels for two seconds to start a weather memory channel scan. • "SEARCH" blinks while scanning. • To change the scan direction, turn [DIAL]. • The scan continues even when receiving...
Instruction Manual
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... (Automatic Noise Limiter) function reduces noise components while receiving, such as those caused by engine ignition systems. • OFF: ANL function is OFF. • ON: ANL function is the same as [VOL]. • OFF (0): Mutes the headphone. • 001 to 080: Sets the audio level to switches on the front pan- version transceivers) Set the squelch level for AM mode operation*. *Displayed only...
... (Automatic Noise Limiter) function reduces noise components while receiving, such as those caused by engine ignition systems. • OFF: ANL function is OFF. • ON: ANL function is the same as [VOL]. • OFF (0): Mutes the headphone. • 001 to 080: Sets the audio level to switches on the front pan- version transceivers) Set the squelch level for AM mode operation*. *Displayed only...
Instruction Manual
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... input "AUX IN" item in Canada. 21 NOTE: When using an optional headset (user supplied) through an adapter, the transceiver sends your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. *Ask your own preferences. • OFF: The display brightness is set at a desired beep level. • OFF (0): The beep tone is fixed and cannot be set to between1 and 100. DDManual dimmer control "DISP MAN...
... input "AUX IN" item in Canada. 21 NOTE: When using an optional headset (user supplied) through an adapter, the transceiver sends your transmitted voice to the headset for monitoring. *Ask your own preferences. • OFF: The display brightness is set at a desired beep level. • OFF (0): The beep tone is fixed and cannot be set to between1 and 100. DDManual dimmer control "DISP MAN...
Instruction Manual
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... the fast switching speed. DD Dimmer response "DISP RESP." w Rotate [DIAL] to 'INSTALLATION GUIDE' for the tag name. DDIntercom usable setting "INCOM MODE" Sets the intercom using or not. • ON: The intercom is usable. • OFF: The intercom is unusable. 24 MENU MODE 5 D Dimmer brightness (High) "DISP HIGH" Sets the maximum brightness level in the automatic adjustment range.* *Displayed only when...
... the fast switching speed. DD Dimmer response "DISP RESP." w Rotate [DIAL] to 'INSTALLATION GUIDE' for the tag name. DDIntercom usable setting "INCOM MODE" Sets the intercom using or not. • ON: The intercom is usable. • OFF: The intercom is unusable. 24 MENU MODE 5 D Dimmer brightness (High) "DISP HIGH" Sets the maximum brightness level in the automatic adjustment range.* *Displayed only when...
Instruction Manual
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.... ry channel. • ALL: Reset the menu mode items setting to their defaults. • MEMORY: Clear the stored memories except the weather memo- D Remote recall "REM RECALL" Sets the remote control (p. 16) to use the frequency exchange switch or not. • OFF: The remote control for the frequency exchange switch is OFF. • ON: The remote control for the recall switch is set to "DISABLE." D Interlock...
.... ry channel. • ALL: Reset the menu mode items setting to their defaults. • MEMORY: Clear the stored memories except the weather memo- D Remote recall "REM RECALL" Sets the remote control (p. 16) to use the frequency exchange switch or not. • OFF: The remote control for the frequency exchange switch is OFF. • ON: The remote control for the recall switch is set to "DISABLE." D Interlock...
Instruction Manual
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...;F to +131˚F • Antenna impedance: 50 ø • Number of this radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used in Canada. 7 SPECIFICATIONS Use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of memory channels: 20 regular memory channels 50 group memory channels 20 history memory channels 10 weather memory channels* 10 GPS memory channels • Mode: AM 6K00A3E/5K60A3E FM* 16K0G3E • Power supply requirement: 13.80...
...;F to +131˚F • Antenna impedance: 50 ø • Number of this radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used in Canada. 7 SPECIFICATIONS Use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of memory channels: 20 regular memory channels 50 group memory channels 20 history memory channels 10 weather memory channels* 10 GPS memory channels • Mode: AM 6K00A3E/5K60A3E FM* 16K0G3E • Power supply requirement: 13.80...
Instruction Manual
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... 22 Microphone 1 Gain 21 Microphone 2 Gain 21 O Options 26 P Priority watch 14 Priority watch interval 22 Protecting memory 13 R Rear panel 2 Receiving 5 Regular memory 8 Remote control 16 Remote exchange 25 Remote incom 25 Remote recall 25 S Settings menu items 20 Settings menu 18 Sidetone level 21 Specifications 27 Squelch settings 6 Squelch test 16 Squelch mode 20 T Time-Out-Timer 25 Transmitting 5 Transmitting microphone selection 23 U USER-1 setting/USER-2 setting 24 W Weather memory channel...
... 22 Microphone 1 Gain 21 Microphone 2 Gain 21 O Options 26 P Priority watch 14 Priority watch interval 22 Protecting memory 13 R Rear panel 2 Receiving 5 Regular memory 8 Remote control 16 Remote exchange 25 Remote incom 25 Remote recall 25 S Settings menu items 20 Settings menu 18 Sidetone level 21 Specifications 27 Squelch settings 6 Squelch test 16 Squelch mode 20 T Time-Out-Timer 25 Transmitting 5 Transmitting microphone selection 23 U USER-1 setting/USER-2 setting 24 W Weather memory channel...