Instruction Manual
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... vehicles. The IC-A210 has adjustable audio level and squelch control functions. The IC-A210 is a registered trademark of memory channels in the local airport frequency as you to monitor two channels The explicit definitions below apply to an external GPS receiver* equipped with a co-pilot via headset. The IC-A210 has an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. All man-made...
... vehicles. The IC-A210 has adjustable audio level and squelch control functions. The IC-A210 is a registered trademark of memory channels in the local airport frequency as you to monitor two channels The explicit definitions below apply to an external GPS receiver* equipped with a co-pilot via headset. The IC-A210 has an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. All man-made...
Instruction Manual
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...5 MENU MODE 22-27 I MENU mode programming 22 I MENU mode items 23 6 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 28 I Transceiver installation 28 I Weather memory channel scan (U.S.A. TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i FEATURES i PRECAUTIONS ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1-4 I Front panel 1 I Rear panel 3 I Main unit 3 I Function display 4 2 BASIC OPERATION 5-8 I Frequency selection 5 I Standby frequency selection (Step 1-2 5 I Frequency exchanging/not exchanging (Step 2-2 6 I Receiving 6 I Transmitting 6 I Frequency set example 7 I Direct frequency setting...
...5 MENU MODE 22-27 I MENU mode programming 22 I MENU mode items 23 6 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 28 I Transceiver installation 28 I Weather memory channel scan (U.S.A. TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i FEATURES i PRECAUTIONS ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1-4 I Front panel 1 I Rear panel 3 I Main unit 3 I Function display 4 2 BASIC OPERATION 5-8 I Frequency selection 5 I Standby frequency selection (Step 1-2 5 I Frequency exchanging/not exchanging (Step 2-2 6 I Receiving 6 I Transmitting 6 I Frequency set example 7 I Direct frequency setting...
Instruction Manual
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... 2 sec. e VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] ➥ Turn [VOL] to enter direct frequency setting mode (p. 8). 1 version only) scan (p. 21). r FREQUENCY EXCHANGE SWITCH (FLIP-FLOP)[↔] ➥ Push to exchange the standby frequency with the active frequency (p. 6). ➥ Push and hold for 2 sec. The volume level bar appears while rotating [VOL]. ➥ Push to set the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz) (p. 19). to switch the power ON and OFF (p. 5). ➥ Adjusts the audio output level...
... 2 sec. e VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] ➥ Turn [VOL] to enter direct frequency setting mode (p. 8). 1 version only) scan (p. 21). r FREQUENCY EXCHANGE SWITCH (FLIP-FLOP)[↔] ➥ Push to exchange the standby frequency with the active frequency (p. 6). ➥ Push and hold for 2 sec. The volume level bar appears while rotating [VOL]. ➥ Push to set the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz) (p. 19). to switch the power ON and OFF (p. 5). ➥ Adjusts the audio output level...
Instruction Manual
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... frequencies (MHz digit) (p. 5), group memory channel (p. 13), cursor position (p. 15), etc. ➥ Rotate to set the standby frequencies (kHz digit) (p. 5), memory channels (p. 10), MENU mode conditions (p. 22), etc. ➥ Push and hold for 2 sec. o OUTER (Large) TUNING DIAL [O-DIAL] ➥ Rotate to change the scan direction while scanning u LIGHT-SENSITIVE DETECTOR (p. 21). The detector is used to turn the dial/panel lock function ON (p. 19). y RECALL SWITCH...
... frequencies (MHz digit) (p. 5), group memory channel (p. 13), cursor position (p. 15), etc. ➥ Rotate to set the standby frequencies (kHz digit) (p. 5), memory channels (p. 10), MENU mode conditions (p. 22), etc. ➥ Push and hold for 2 sec. o OUTER (Large) TUNING DIAL [O-DIAL] ➥ Rotate to change the scan direction while scanning u LIGHT-SENSITIVE DETECTOR (p. 21). The detector is used to turn the dial/panel lock function ON (p. 19). y RECALL SWITCH...
Instruction Manual
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... the setting values in the MENU mode (p. 22). e RX INDICATOR ➥ Appears when receiving a signal on the standby fre- i CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR Shows the channel name during mem- quency signal while dualwatch operation (p. 8). ➥ Appears when opening the active frequency's squelch function (p. 6). The group name is required) (p. 17). ory mode (p. 13). !0 TEST INDICATOR Appears while the squelch test function is active (p. 20). !1 LOCK...
... the setting values in the MENU mode (p. 22). e RX INDICATOR ➥ Appears when receiving a signal on the standby fre- i CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR Shows the channel name during mem- quency signal while dualwatch operation (p. 8). ➥ Appears when opening the active frequency's squelch function (p. 6). The group name is required) (p. 17). ory mode (p. 13). !0 TEST INDICATOR Appears while the squelch test function is active (p. 20). !1 LOCK...
Instruction Manual
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... desired frequency direct selection is used for the next operating frequency in the menu mode, if necessary (p. 27). *Available for depending on versions. 5 I Frequency selection IC-A210 has 2 ways to set above 1 MHz digit. • Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency. ï General frequency selection Select the desired frequency which is available. 2 BASIC OPERATION I Standby frequency selection 01 (Step 1-2) 02 CAUTION: DO NOT turn power ON. • Previously used frequencies...
... desired frequency direct selection is used for the next operating frequency in the menu mode, if necessary (p. 27). *Available for depending on versions. 5 I Frequency selection IC-A210 has 2 ways to set above 1 MHz digit. • Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency. ï General frequency selection Select the desired frequency which is available. 2 BASIC OPERATION I Standby frequency selection 01 (Step 1-2) 02 CAUTION: DO NOT turn power ON. • Previously used frequencies...
Instruction Manual
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... menu mode, if necessary (p. 24). r Speak into the microphone. • Transmit indicator "TX" lights. t Release the PTT switch to adjust the audio level. w Push and hold [↔] continuously. TIP: The intercom function is clear. This may be necessary at your normal voice level. • DO NOT set the microphone too closely to pgs. 5-6 in details. • "RX" appears when receiving a signal or opening squelch. Frequency...
... menu mode, if necessary (p. 24). r Speak into the microphone. • Transmit indicator "TX" lights. t Release the PTT switch to adjust the audio level. w Push and hold [↔] continuously. TIP: The intercom function is clear. This may be necessary at your normal voice level. • DO NOT set the microphone too closely to pgs. 5-6 in details. • "RX" appears when receiving a signal or opening squelch. Frequency...
Instruction Manual
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version only). ï History memory channel (HISTORY) There are used for monitoring NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts (reception of weather memory channels possible in the MENU mode. The function prevents accidental changes or deletion. The function can be set the selected memory channel frequency to the standby frequency, then exit the memory mode. • Push and hold [RCL] for 2 sec. They are up...
version only). ï History memory channel (HISTORY) There are used for monitoring NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts (reception of weather memory channels possible in the MENU mode. The function prevents accidental changes or deletion. The function can be set the selected memory channel frequency to the standby frequency, then exit the memory mode. • Push and hold [RCL] for 2 sec. They are up...
Instruction Manual
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...] to the active frequency is necessary if operating at the memory channel. RX MEMORY 122.00 127.005 CH01 Transferring the memory channel to exit the memory mode. Refer to set the desired frequency for details. You can program often-used frequencies along with 10 regular memory and 200 group channels. w Push [RCL] to select a "REPLACE" menu. • The memory channel number blinks. r Push [MEM] again...
...] to the active frequency is necessary if operating at the memory channel. RX MEMORY 122.00 127.005 CH01 Transferring the memory channel to exit the memory mode. Refer to set the desired frequency for details. You can program often-used frequencies along with 10 regular memory and 200 group channels. w Push [RCL] to select a "REPLACE" menu. • The memory channel number blinks. r Push [MEM] again...
Instruction Manual
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... "MEMORY". TIP: Push and hold [MEM] for 2 sec. q Set a "126.000 MHz" in the standby 03 indicator. e Select regular memory channel 4 with [DIAL]. w Push [RCL], then rotate [ODIAL] to store the desired frequency into regular memory channel 4. CH04 Regular memory channel number blinks. to program a displayed frequency to any blanket memory channel automatically, after step q. RX 134.80 MEMORY 126.000 REPLACE Ç ---.---
... "MEMORY". TIP: Push and hold [MEM] for 2 sec. q Set a "126.000 MHz" in the standby 03 indicator. e Select regular memory channel 4 with [DIAL]. w Push [RCL], then rotate [ODIAL] to store the desired frequency into regular memory channel 4. CH04 Regular memory channel number blinks. to program a displayed frequency to any blanket memory channel automatically, after step q. RX 134.80 MEMORY 126.000 REPLACE Ç ---.---
Instruction Manual
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... memory mode. • The channel number appears. • The memory channel name also appears if it has been entered. REPLACE Replace to set the memory group. q Push [RCL] to select a menu as follow . • The memory channel number blinks. ory group from GRP01 to GRP20 if necessary. • The group and channel numbers blink. • Push [DIAL] again, or push [RCL] to the standby frequency...
... memory mode. • The channel number appears. • The memory channel name also appears if it has been entered. REPLACE Replace to set the memory group. q Push [RCL] to select a menu as follow . • The memory channel number blinks. ory group from GRP01 to GRP20 if necessary. • The group and channel numbers blink. • Push [DIAL] again, or push [RCL] to the standby frequency...
Instruction Manual
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... Setting to the MENU mode. • See p.22 for details. I Intercom function When 2-headphone and microphone jacks are connected to the transceiver, these headsets can be used as above. • "TEST" disappears. 20 to turn the function OFF, repeat step q as a voice-activated intercom. w To turn the squelch test function ON. • "TEST" appears. 4 OTHER FUNCTIONS I Squelch test function This function opens the squelch manually...
... Setting to the MENU mode. • See p.22 for details. I Intercom function When 2-headphone and microphone jacks are connected to the transceiver, these headsets can be used as above. • "TEST" disappears. 20 to turn the function OFF, repeat step q as a voice-activated intercom. w To turn the squelch test function ON. • "TEST" appears. 4 OTHER FUNCTIONS I Squelch test function This function opens the squelch manually...
Instruction Manual
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... adjustment range when "AUTO" is selected at the Dimmer Mode. • 050-100 : Setting dimmer brightness level from 50 to 100. 25 D Transmitting Microphone Selection "TX MIC SEL" Set the usable microphone when pushing microphone's PTT switch. The light sensor which connected microphone is OFF. • 001-080 : Setting sidetone level from 1 to 80. D Dimmer Mode "DISP MODE" Set the OLED dimmer mode. • OFF : The dimmer function is used for monitoring...
... adjustment range when "AUTO" is selected at the Dimmer Mode. • 050-100 : Setting dimmer brightness level from 50 to 100. 25 D Transmitting Microphone Selection "TX MIC SEL" Set the usable microphone when pushing microphone's PTT switch. The light sensor which connected microphone is OFF. • 001-080 : Setting sidetone level from 1 to 80. D Dimmer Mode "DISP MODE" Set the OLED dimmer mode. • OFF : The dimmer function is used for monitoring...
Instruction Manual
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.... - 5 MENU MODE I 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 the desired ID. Set the dimmer switching speed when selecting "AUTO" at the "Dimmer Mode." • STANDARD : Selecting switch speed is normal. • FAST : Selecting switch speed is available with the intercom opera- D USER-1 Setting "U-1 ID SET" Set the USER-1, channel...
.... - 5 MENU MODE I 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 the desired ID. Set the dimmer switching speed when selecting "AUTO" at the "Dimmer Mode." • STANDARD : Selecting switch speed is normal. • FAST : Selecting switch speed is available with the intercom opera- D USER-1 Setting "U-1 ID SET" Set the USER-1, channel...
Instruction Manual
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... • Frequency stability : ±5 ppm • Operating temperature : -20˚C to +55˚C -4˚F to change without notice or obligation. 30 version. version only, receiving only. All stated specifications are subject to +131˚F • Antenna impedance : 50 Ω • Number of memory channels : 10 memory channels 200 group channels 10 history channels 10 GPS channels 10 weather channels* • Mode : AM...
... • Frequency stability : ±5 ppm • Operating temperature : -20˚C to +55˚C -4˚F to change without notice or obligation. 30 version. version only, receiving only. All stated specifications are subject to +131˚F • Antenna impedance : 50 Ω • Number of memory channels : 10 memory channels 200 group channels 10 history channels 10 GPS channels 10 weather channels* • Mode : AM...
Instruction Manual
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... available GPS receiver details. • This cloning cable also provides convenient connection to a PC to a vehicle. The external speaker and microphone are included. *Depending on the ground. D PS-80 POWER SUPPLY Provides convenient operation of items, including private channels, scan settings, etc., via an Windows® PC (Microsoft® Windows® 2000/Me/XP/Vista™) to transceiver. 9 OPTIONS D CS-A210 CLONING SOFTWARE Provides...
... available GPS receiver details. • This cloning cable also provides convenient connection to a PC to a vehicle. The external speaker and microphone are included. *Depending on the ground. D PS-80 POWER SUPPLY Provides convenient operation of items, including private channels, scan settings, etc., via an Windows® PC (Microsoft® Windows® 2000/Me/XP/Vista™) to transceiver. 9 OPTIONS D CS-A210 CLONING SOFTWARE Provides...
Instruction Manual
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... channel 9, 13 Group memory channel display 24 D Data cloning 29 Dimmer brightness (High 25 Dimmer brightness (Low 25 Dimmer brightness (Manually 26 Dimmer mode 25 Dimmer response 26 Direct frequency selection 5 Direct frequency setting mode operation 8 Displayed message 29 Dualwatch interval 24 Dualwatch operation 8 H Headphone level 23 History memory channel 9, 14 I Installation and removal 28 Intercom function 20 Intercom usable setting 27 Intercom1 Microphone audio input level 23 Intercom1 squelch level 23 Intercom2 Microphone audio...
... channel 9, 13 Group memory channel display 24 D Data cloning 29 Dimmer brightness (High 25 Dimmer brightness (Low 25 Dimmer brightness (Manually 26 Dimmer mode 25 Dimmer response 26 Direct frequency selection 5 Direct frequency setting mode operation 8 Displayed message 29 Dualwatch interval 24 Dualwatch operation 8 H Headphone level 23 History memory channel 9, 14 I Installation and removal 28 Intercom function 20 Intercom usable setting 27 Intercom1 Microphone audio input level 23 Intercom1 squelch level 23 Intercom2 Microphone audio...
Instruction Manual
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... 19 U USER-1 setting 26 USER-2 setting 26 W Weather memory channel 9, 17 Weather memory channel scan 21 P Panel descriptions 1 Programming channel names 15 Programming channel tag 16 Programming example 11 Programming group names 15 Programming notes 9 Programming a memory channel 10 R Regular memory channel 9, 13 S Safety training information 35 Sidetone level 25 Squelch test function 20 Standby frequency selection 5 T Time-Out-Timer 27 Transceiver installation 28 Transceiver removal 28 Transferring memory contents 12 Transmitting 6 Transmitting microphone selection...
... 19 U USER-1 setting 26 USER-2 setting 26 W Weather memory channel 9, 17 Weather memory channel scan 21 P Panel descriptions 1 Programming channel names 15 Programming channel tag 16 Programming example 11 Programming group names 15 Programming notes 9 Programming a memory channel 10 R Regular memory channel 9, 13 S Safety training information 35 Sidetone level 25 Squelch test function 20 Standby frequency selection 5 T Time-Out-Timer 27 Transceiver installation 28 Transceiver removal 28 Transferring memory contents 12 Transmitting 6 Transmitting microphone selection...
Installation Guide
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... flight. • Ground Connect the transceiver power ground to prevent simultaneous transmission. D Interlock When 2 transceivers are supplied with another , attach the supplied COMM1 and COMM2 stickers. Transmit/receive interlock 12 In Frequency exchange switch* P - OPERATION CHECK. D Yoke-mounted channel and frequency exchange switches NOTE: C hannel and frequency selections are required for both transceivers. D Audio line connections Use #24 AWG wires for the communication band. r Switches to install the IC- COMM1...
... flight. • Ground Connect the transceiver power ground to prevent simultaneous transmission. D Interlock When 2 transceivers are supplied with another , attach the supplied COMM1 and COMM2 stickers. Transmit/receive interlock 12 In Frequency exchange switch* P - OPERATION CHECK. D Yoke-mounted channel and frequency exchange switches NOTE: C hannel and frequency selections are required for both transceivers. D Audio line connections Use #24 AWG wires for the communication band. r Switches to install the IC- COMM1...
Installation Guide
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... both the highest and lowest communication frequencies, if possible. COMM 33 mm; 1 5⁄16″ 160 mm; 6 5⁄16″ ⁄2 MOUNTING TO THE BRACKET D Transceiver installation q R emove the front panel from the main unit, using the MB-53 !9Voltage sticker (IC-A210E only) MB-53 oSelf-crimping nut iAntenna cable clip !0Nut tBNC-LP qMounting bracket Coaxial...
... both the highest and lowest communication frequencies, if possible. COMM 33 mm; 1 5⁄16″ 160 mm; 6 5⁄16″ ⁄2 MOUNTING TO THE BRACKET D Transceiver installation q R emove the front panel from the main unit, using the MB-53 !9Voltage sticker (IC-A210E only) MB-53 oSelf-crimping nut iAntenna cable clip !0Nut tBNC-LP qMounting bracket Coaxial...