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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS iA220 iA220E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS iA220 iA220E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Instruction Manual
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... reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is likely to cause harmful interference in accordance with the limits for the IC-A220 and IC-A220E. RWARNING! and Icom logo are designed to this transceiver under FCC regulations. S'il n'a pas été installé conformément aux instructions, il peut par ailleurs créer...
... reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is likely to cause harmful interference in accordance with the limits for the IC-A220 and IC-A220E. RWARNING! and Icom logo are designed to this transceiver under FCC regulations. S'il n'a pas été installé conformément aux instructions, il peut par ailleurs créer...
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... by this radio is DC fused at high volume levels. R WARNING! DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electric blasting caps or in a non-secure place to clean the transceiver, as benzine or alcohol to avoid inadver- DO NOT place unit in an explosive atmosphere. DO.... CAUTION: Use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of more than 28 V DC. DO NOT place the transceiver in Canada. The transceiver will damage the transceiver. DO NOT connect the transceiver to a power source of this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any protection against such accidents and...
... by this radio is DC fused at high volume levels. R WARNING! DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electric blasting caps or in a non-secure place to clean the transceiver, as benzine or alcohol to avoid inadver- DO NOT place unit in an explosive atmosphere. DO.... CAUTION: Use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of more than 28 V DC. DO NOT place the transceiver in Canada. The transceiver will damage the transceiver. DO NOT connect the transceiver to a power source of this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any protection against such accidents and...
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... (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 ON. version transceivers. ➥ Displays the active frequency. (p. 5) ➥ Displays "GPS" when the GPS memory channel is also displayed if the ... when the regular memory channel qw e r t y eu is selected. (p. 8) ➥ Displays "GRP01"-"GRP05" when the group memory TX RX ICS DUAL MEMORY RX 118.00 121.525 D TEST AU CH09 SAMPLE channel is selected. (p. 8) The group name is se- ➥ Displays the ...
... (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 ON. version transceivers. ➥ Displays the active frequency. (p. 5) ➥ Displays "GPS" when the GPS memory channel is also displayed if the ... when the regular memory channel qw e r t y eu is selected. (p. 8) ➥ Displays "GRP01"-"GRP05" when the group memory TX RX ICS DUAL MEMORY RX 118.00 121.525 D TEST AU CH09 SAMPLE channel is selected. (p. 8) The group name is se- ➥ Displays the ...
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...For only U.S.A. Weather memory channels (WEATHER)* 10 weather memory channels can be selected. version transceivers History memory channels (HISTORY) Up to 20 history memory channels can be selected. version transceivers.) GPS memory channels (GPS) Up to 10 GPS memory channels can be 4 memory ... external GPS receiver* equipped with 10 channels in each of the memory mode. 3 MEMORY OPERATION ■■General description The transceiver has memory to store frequently used for available GPS receiver details. 7 Group memory channels GRP01 GRP02 GRP05 ... Memory Regular memory ...
...For only U.S.A. Weather memory channels (WEATHER)* 10 weather memory channels can be selected. version transceivers History memory channels (HISTORY) Up to 20 history memory channels can be selected. version transceivers.) GPS memory channels (GPS) Up to 10 GPS memory channels can be 4 memory ... external GPS receiver* equipped with 10 channels in each of the memory mode. 3 MEMORY OPERATION ■■General description The transceiver has memory to store frequently used for available GPS receiver details. 7 Group memory channels GRP01 GRP02 GRP05 ... Memory Regular memory ...
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...stored into the history memory channel from "CH01" to enter the memory mode. qqPush [RCL] to set a desired weather memory channel. version transceivers) The U.S.A. DUAL WEATHER 122.00 162.555 WX01 • Weather memory channel list Channel WX01 WX02 WX03 WX04 WX05 Frequency 162.550 MHz 162... WX08 WX09 WX10 Frequency 162.500 MHz 162.525 MHz 161.650 MHz 161.775 MHz 163.275 MHz ■■History memory channel The transceiver has 20 history memory channels. MEMORY OPERATION 3 ■■Selecting a weather memory channel (For only U.S.A. HISTORY 122.00 127.005 CH01 ...
...stored into the history memory channel from "CH01" to enter the memory mode. qqPush [RCL] to set a desired weather memory channel. version transceivers) The U.S.A. DUAL WEATHER 122.00 162.555 WX01 • Weather memory channel list Channel WX01 WX02 WX03 WX04 WX05 Frequency 162.550 MHz 162... WX08 WX09 WX10 Frequency 162.500 MHz 162.525 MHz 161.650 MHz 161.775 MHz 163.275 MHz ■■History memory channel The transceiver has 20 history memory channels. MEMORY OPERATION 3 ■■Selecting a weather memory channel (For only U.S.A. HISTORY 122.00 127.005 CH01 ...
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... the se- ttPush [RCL] to select "GPS." • "GPS" is displayed. wwRotate [O-DIAL] to exit the memory mode. ■■Protecting memory The transceiver has memory protection which inhibits the editing (storing, deleting, replacing, and so on) of the regular memory and group memory. Refer to select "GPS." ww...
... the se- ttPush [RCL] to select "GPS." • "GPS" is displayed. wwRotate [O-DIAL] to exit the memory mode. ■■Protecting memory The transceiver has memory protection which inhibits the editing (storing, deleting, replacing, and so on) of the regular memory and group memory. Refer to select "GPS." ww...
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... in the Configuration menu. qqPush [DUAL] to enter Dualwatch operation. • "DUAL" is received on the active frequency, the transceiver switches to the active frequency and stays on it until the signal disappears, irrespective of the standby frequency status. When a signal is displayed...be interrupted during the monitoring interval, but this is received on the active 03 frequency and standby at the same time, the transceiver preferentially receives the active frequency and stops receiving 04 the standby frequency. *You can set the priority watch operation monitors the active ...
... in the Configuration menu. qqPush [DUAL] to enter Dualwatch operation. • "DUAL" is received on the active frequency, the transceiver switches to the active frequency and stays on it until the signal disappears, irrespective of the standby frequency status. When a signal is displayed...be interrupted during the monitoring interval, but this is received on the active 03 frequency and standby at the same time, the transceiver preferentially receives the active frequency and stops receiving 04 the standby frequency. *You can set the priority watch operation monitors the active ...
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...eight times, or rotate any dial (except [VOL]) 25 clicks in five seconds. ■■Accessing the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency The transceiver can also set the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency from normal frequency display mode. qqPush [EC] to set the emergency frequency to ...the standby frequency if necessary. • "EC" disappears. wwPush [ ] to change to the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency immediately. Panel lock: L ock transceiver's keys and dials except [EC] and [VOL]. qqHold down [EC] for two seconds to turn OFF the lock function. • " D" or " ...
...eight times, or rotate any dial (except [VOL]) 25 clicks in five seconds. ■■Accessing the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency The transceiver can also set the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency from normal frequency display mode. qqPush [EC] to set the emergency frequency to ...the standby frequency if necessary. • "EC" disappears. wwPush [ ] to change to the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency immediately. Panel lock: L ock transceiver's keys and dials except [EC] and [VOL]. qqHold down [EC] for two seconds to turn OFF the lock function. • " D" or " ...
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... Channel Spacing of the D-Sub 25 pin connector on the rear panel to the switches connected to the power ground. wwTo turn ON the transceiver's power. • Configuration menu is displayed. Refer to page 25 for details. • Turn the remote control in the menu mode. ...■■Enabling the intercom When two headsets are connected to the transceiver, you are displayed. qqWhile holding down [RCL] for two seconds to exit the Settings menu. rrPush [RCL] to enable the intercom function. • "ICS" is strictly prohibited and shall not be used in Canada. ■...
... Channel Spacing of the D-Sub 25 pin connector on the rear panel to the switches connected to the power ground. wwTo turn ON the transceiver's power. • Configuration menu is displayed. Refer to page 25 for details. • Turn the remote control in the menu mode. ...■■Enabling the intercom When two headsets are connected to the transceiver, you are displayed. qqWhile holding down [RCL] for two seconds to exit the Settings menu. rrPush [RCL] to enable the intercom function. • "ICS" is strictly prohibited and shall not be used in Canada. ■...
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...;■Scanning the weather memory channels (For only U.S.A. rrWhen no signal is received on the active frequency display. Repeatedly scans all weather memory channels. version transceivers) Scanning automatically searches for three times and the scan is displayed on the weather channel: • "NO WTH" is displayed even searches "WX01" to cancel...
...;■Scanning the weather memory channels (For only U.S.A. rrWhen no signal is received on the active frequency display. Repeatedly scans all weather memory channels. version transceivers) Scanning automatically searches for three times and the scan is displayed on the weather channel: • "NO WTH" is displayed even searches "WX01" to cancel...
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... GAIN MIC2 GAIN SIDETONE LV DISP MAN. FREQ DISP AUX LEVEL BEEP FREQ. DDUsing the Settings menu qqRotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver's power. • Push [RCL] to select a desired setting. eeRotate [O-DIAL] to select setting items. rrRotate [DIAL] to exit memory ...suit your preferences and operating style. STEP Ref. There are two types of menu mode, Settings menu and Configuration menu. You can customize the transceiver settings to set seldom-changed settings. 5 MENU MODE ■■Using the menu mode The menu mode is se- Settings menu items SETTINGS ...
... GAIN MIC2 GAIN SIDETONE LV DISP MAN. FREQ DISP AUX LEVEL BEEP FREQ. DDUsing the Settings menu qqRotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver's power. • Push [RCL] to select a desired setting. eeRotate [O-DIAL] to select setting items. rrRotate [DIAL] to exit memory ...suit your preferences and operating style. STEP Ref. There are two types of menu mode, Settings menu and Configuration menu. You can customize the transceiver settings to set seldom-changed settings. 5 MENU MODE ■■Using the menu mode The menu mode is se- Settings menu items SETTINGS ...
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... p. 23 REM INCOM DISP EXT p. 23 REM RECALL DISP LOW p. 23 MEM CLEAR Ref. wwRotate [O-DIAL] to exit the Configuration menu and restart the transceiver. 5 MENU MODE DDUsing the Configuration menu qqWhile holding down [DUAL], rotate [VOL] to select a desired setting. Item AUTO SQL p. 22 DISP HIGH SQL... DISP RESP. MIC1 SQL p. 22 U-1 ID SET MIC2 SQL p. 22 U-2 ID SET DW INTERVAL p. 22 AUX IN PRI. eeRotate [DIAL] to turn ON the transceiver's power. • Configuration menu is displayed.
... p. 23 REM INCOM DISP EXT p. 23 REM RECALL DISP LOW p. 23 MEM CLEAR Ref. wwRotate [O-DIAL] to exit the Configuration menu and restart the transceiver. 5 MENU MODE DDUsing the Configuration menu qqWhile holding down [DUAL], rotate [VOL] to select a desired setting. Item AUTO SQL p. 22 DISP HIGH SQL... DISP RESP. MIC1 SQL p. 22 U-1 ID SET MIC2 SQL p. 22 U-2 ID SET DW INTERVAL p. 22 AUX IN PRI. eeRotate [DIAL] to turn ON the transceiver's power. • Configuration menu is displayed.
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... mode "SQL MODE" Sets the squelch mode for FM mode operation. • -010 to 010: Sets the FM squelch level to between 1 and 80. version transceivers) Set the squelch level for AM mode operation*. *Displayed only when the Auto squelch "AUTO SQL" item in the Configuration menu (p. 22) is ON. el...
... mode "SQL MODE" Sets the squelch mode for FM mode operation. • -010 to 010: Sets the FM squelch level to between 1 and 80. version transceivers) Set the squelch level for AM mode operation*. *Displayed only when the Auto squelch "AUTO SQL" item in the Configuration menu (p. 22) is ON. el...
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.... *Displayed only when the External input "AUX IN" item in the Settings menu. 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 5 kHz. STEP" Sets the desired frequency...
.... *Displayed only when the External input "AUX IN" item in the Settings menu. 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 5 kHz. STEP" Sets the desired frequency...
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ceiver, the interlock function can prevent the transceiver from 20 seconds to 240 seconds in the Configuration menu is set to "ON." • TX INHIBIT: Transmission is disabled. • RX MUTE: Audio output ... down [MEM] for the "TX/RX INTERLOCK SW" setting details. D Interlock "INTERLOCK" If the transceiver is connected together with the other transceiver is trans- 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 transmissions longer than the set time period...
ceiver, the interlock function can prevent the transceiver from 20 seconds to 240 seconds in the Configuration menu is set to "ON." • TX INHIBIT: Transmission is disabled. • RX MUTE: Audio output ... down [MEM] for the "TX/RX INTERLOCK SW" setting details. D Interlock "INTERLOCK" If the transceiver is connected together with the other transceiver is trans- 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 transmissions longer than the set time period...
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... adapter The rear panel adapter compatible with card edge connector. The transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. 26 Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is not included. DDPS-80#05 power supply Provides convenient operation...
... adapter The rear panel adapter compatible with card edge connector. The transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. 26 Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is not included. DDPS-80#05 power supply Provides convenient operation...
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... lb DDTransmitter • Output power: IC-A220 IC-A220E • Spurious emissions: IC-A220 IC-A220E • Microphone impedance: • Modulation limiting: IC-A220 IC-A220E 8 W (Carrier power) 6 W...IC-A220 ±5 ppm (-20°C to +55°C; -4°F to +131°F) IC-A220E ±1 ppm (0˚C to +40˚C) • Operating temperature: -20˚C to +55˚C; -4˚F to +131˚F • Antenna impedance: 50 ø • Number of this radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used in Canada. version transceivers...
... lb DDTransmitter • Output power: IC-A220 IC-A220E • Spurious emissions: IC-A220 IC-A220E • Microphone impedance: • Modulation limiting: IC-A220 IC-A220E 8 W (Carrier power) 6 W...IC-A220 ±5 ppm (-20°C to +55°C; -4°F to +131°F) IC-A220E ±1 ppm (0˚C to +40˚C) • Operating temperature: -20˚C to +55˚C; -4˚F to +131˚F • Antenna impedance: 50 ø • Number of this radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used in Canada. version transceivers...
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... EN 300 676 for U.S.A. sion transceivers. All stated specifications are shown. 28 8 SPECIFICATIONS (VFO CHANNEL ID LIST) • Selectivity (with 8.33 kHz channel spacing): IC-A220 6 dB ±2.778 kHz 60 dB ±7.37 kHz IC-A220E 6 dB ±2.8 kHz • Spurious response rejection: IC-A220 More than 74 dBµ IC-A220E More than 70 dB • Audio...
... EN 300 676 for U.S.A. sion transceivers. All stated specifications are shown. 28 8 SPECIFICATIONS (VFO CHANNEL ID LIST) • Selectivity (with 8.33 kHz channel spacing): IC-A220 6 dB ±2.778 kHz 60 dB ±7.37 kHz IC-A220E 6 dB ±2.8 kHz • Spurious response rejection: IC-A220 More than 74 dBµ IC-A220E More than 70 dB • Audio...