Icom IC-A210 User manual

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.
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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.
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Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S.A. and other countries.
FEATURES
❍Large, bright OLED display
A fixed mount VHF airband first! The IC-A210 has an organic light
emitting diode (OLED) display. All man-made lighting emits its own
light and display offers many advantages in brightness, not bright-
ness, vividness, high contrast, wide viewing angle and response time
compared to a conventional display. In addition, the auto dimmer
function adjusts the display for optimum brightness at day or night.
❍Easy channel selection
It’s fast and easy to select any of memory channels in the IC-A210.
The “flip-flop” arrow button switches between active and standby
channels. The dualwatch function allows you to monitor two channels
simultaneously. In addition, the history memory channel stores the
last 10 channels used and allows you to recall those channels easily.
❍GPS memory function
When connected to an external GPS receiver* equipped with an air-
port frequency database, the IC-A210 will instantly tune in the local
airport frequency as you fly into its airspace.
*Ask your dealer for available GPS receiver details.
❍13.8 V/27.5 V DC power source
The built-in DC-DC converter accepts a 13.8/27.5 V DC power
source. The IC-A210 is easily installed in most airplanes or vehicles.
❍Intercom function
The IC-A210 has a built-in voice activated intercom function allowing
the pilot to talk with a co-pilot via headset. The IC-A210 has ad-
justable audio level and squelch control functions.
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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 walls. This will ob-
struct heat dissipation.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-
cohol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver sur-
faces.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when
operating continuously for long periods.
PRECAUTIONS
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RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-
eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use.
NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a
power source of more than 28 V DC. Such a connection will
damage the transceiver.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is
DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will
be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any
protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be
ruined.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical
blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT connect the transceiver to a power source using
reverse polarity. This connection will not only blow fuses but
also may damage the transceiver.
DO NOT place unit in a non-secure place to avoid inad-
vertent use by children.
FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
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IMPORTANT .............................................................................................i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS...........................................................................i
FEATURES ...............................................................................................i
PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................iii
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................1–4
■Front panel .....................................................................................1
■Rear panel......................................................................................3
■Main unit.........................................................................................3
■Function display..............................................................................4
2 BASIC OPERATION.........................................................................5–8
■Frequency selection .......................................................................5
■Standby frequency selection (Step 1-2) .........................................5
■Frequency exchanging/not exchanging (Step 2-2).........................6
■Receiving........................................................................................6
■Transmitting ....................................................................................6
■Frequency set example ..................................................................7
■Direct frequency setting mode operation........................................8
■Dualwatch operation.......................................................................8
3 MEMORY OPERATION ..................................................................9–18
■Programming notes ........................................................................9
■Entering memory mode ..................................................................9
■Memory channel type .....................................................................9
■Channel selection.........................................................................10
■Programming a memory channel .................................................10
■Programming example..................................................................11
■Transferring memory contents......................................................12
■Memory mode menu
(Regular memory and group memory channels only) ..................12
■Memory channel...........................................................................13
■Group memory channel................................................................13
■History memory channel...............................................................14
■Clearing the memory contents
(Regular memory and group memory channels only) ..................14
■Programming channel names (Regular memory channel only) ...15
■Programming group names (Group memory channel only) .........15
■Programming channel tag
(Group memory channel only)......................................................16
■Channel tag list.............................................................................16
■Weather memory channel (U.S.A. version only) ..........................17
■GPS memory................................................................................17
■GPS memory edit .........................................................................18
■Memory protection........................................................................18
4 OTHER FUNCTIONS....................................................................19–21
■Lock function ................................................................................19
■Accessing 121.5 MHz emergency frequency ...............................19
■Intercom function..........................................................................20
■Squelch test function ....................................................................20
■Weather memory channel scan (U.S.A. version only)..................21
5 MENU MODE................................................................................22–27
■MENU mode programming...........................................................22
■MENU mode items .......................................................................23
6 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL .......................................................28
■Transceiver installation .................................................................28
■Transceiver removal .....................................................................28
7 CLONING............................................................................................29
8 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................30
9 OPTIONS ............................................................................................31
10 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ...............................................35
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■Front panel
qDUAL 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.
wEMERGENCY CHANNEL SWITCH [EC]
➥Push to set the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz) to
the standby frequency (p. 19).
➥Push and hold for 2 sec. to enter the direct frequency
setting mode (p. 8), and set the emergency frequency
(121.5 MHz) (p. 19).
eVOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL]
➥Turn [VOL] to switch the power ON and OFF (p. 5).
➥Adjusts the audio output level.
The volume level bar appears while rotating [VOL].
➥Push to set the squelch test function ON or OFF (p. 20).
➥Push and hold for 2 sec. to start the weather channel
(U.S.A. version only) scan (p. 21).
rFREQUENCY EXCHANGE SWITCH (FLIP-FLOP)[↔]
➥Push to exchange the standby frequency with the ac-
tive frequency (p. 6).
➥Push and hold for 2 sec. to enter direct frequency set-
ting mode (p. 8).
RCL
MEM
OFF
VOL
PUSH
TEST
COMM
DUAL
EC
iA210
CH09 SAMPLE
121.525
118.00
RX MEMORY
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1PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Front panel (Continued)
tMEMORY 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, and operate
selected menu (p. 9).
yRECALL SWITCH [RCL]
➥Push to enter/exit the memory mode (p. 9).
➥Push and hold for 2 sec. to enter the menu mode
(p. 22).
uLIGHT-SENSITIVE DETECTOR
This detector senses ambient light. The detector is used
to adjust “Dimmer brightness (Low/High)” (p. 25) automat-
ically when “Dimmer Mode” (p. 25) sets to ‘AUTO.’
iINNER (Small) TUNING DIAL [DIAL]
➥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. to turn the dial/panel lock func-
tion ON (p. 19).
oOUTER (Large) TUNING DIAL [O-DIAL]
➥Rotate to set the standby frequencies (MHz digit) (p. 5),
group memory channel (p. 13), cursor position (p. 15),
etc.
➥Rotate to change the scan direction while scanning
(p. 21).
RCL
MEM
OFF
VOL
PUSH
TEST
COMM
DUAL
EC
iA210
CH09 SAMPLE
121.525
118.00
RX MEMORY
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■Rear panel
qANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects an antenna connector.
wDATA JACK
Connects a 3rd party GPS receiver*1or optional cloning
cable (OPC-1529R). Refer to p.29 for details.
*1Ask your dealer for available GPS receiver details.
eDC, MICROPHONE, SPEAKER AND HEADPHONE
JACK
Connects a 13.8 V or 27.5 V DC power supply, speaker
and headphone.
Refer to the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” in details.
■Main unit
qMetal catch (For Icom products)
Use to attach to an installation rack for Icom products
(p. 28).
wMetal catch (For 3rd party products*)
Use to attach to an installation rack for 3rd party products*
(p. 28).
*Ask your dealer for available products details.
q w
e q
e
•Top view •Bottom view
q w
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1PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Function display
qACTIVE FREQUENCY INDICATOR
➥Shows the active frequency (p. 6).
➥Shows the MENU mode items in the MENU mode
(p. 22).
wTX INDICATOR
Appears while transmitting (p. 6).
eRX INDICATOR
➥Appears when receiving a signal on the active fre-
quency signal (p. 6).
➥Appears when receiving a signal on the standby fre-
quency signal while dualwatch operation (p. 8).
➥Appears when opening the active frequency’s squelch
function (p. 6).
rINTERCOM INDICATOR
Appears when the intercom function is in use (p. 20).
tDUALWATCH INDICATOR
Appears when the dualwatch function is active (p. 8).
yMEMORY CONDITION INDICATOR
➥Indicates “MEMORY” when the regular memory channel
is selected (p. 13).
➥Indicates “GRP01–GRP20” when the group memory
channel is selected (p. 13).
The group name is also indicated if the name has been
entered.
➥Indicates “HISTORY” when the history memory chan-
nel is selected (p. 14).
➥Indicates “WEATHER” when the weather memory chan-
nel is selected (U.S.A. version only) (p. 17).
➥Indicates “GPS” when the GPS memory channel is se-
lected (The 3rd party GPS receiver is required) (p. 17).
uSTANDBY FREQUENCY INDICATOR
➥Shows the standby frequency (p. 5).
➥Shows the setting values in the MENU mode (p. 22).
iCHANNEL NAME INDICATOR
Shows the channel name during memory mode (p. 15).
oMEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR
Shows the selected memory channel number during mem-
ory mode (p. 13).
!0 TEST INDICATOR
Appears while the squelch test function is active (p. 20).
!1 LOCK INDICATOR (p. 19)
➥Indicates “ ”while the dial lock function is in use.
➥Indicates “ ”while the panel lock function in use.
CH09 SAMPLE
TEST
121.525
118.00
RX DUAL MEMORY RX ICS
O
F
D
TX
etr y e
io!1
uq
!0
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BASIC OPERATION
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■Frequency selection
IC-A210 has 2 ways to select the desired frequency.
ïGeneral 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 frequency.
NOTE: Operate from “Standby frequency selection
(Step 1-2)” to “Frequency exchanging (Step 2-2)” as pgs. 5–6.
ïDirect frequency selection
The desired frequency direct selection is available.
Refer to “Direct frequency selection mode operation.”
■Standby frequency selection
(Step 1-2)
qRotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.
• Previously used frequencies appear in the active and
standby frequency indicators.
wRotate [DIAL] and [O-DIAL] to select the desired fre-
quency to 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.
•Set the frequency step* in the menu mode, if necessary (p. 27).
*Available for depending on versions.
TIP: For quick frequency setting, often used frequencies
can be programmed into memory channels. Refer to “MEM-
ORY OPERATION” (pgs. 9–18).
When a memory channel is recalled, the previous standby
frequency is erased.
CAUTION:
DO NOT turn the power ON until the aircraft engines have
been started. It is very important for protection of the power
supply circuit.
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■Frequency exchanging/
not exchanging (Step 2-2)
qAfter 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 from
the speaker or headset.
•Further adjustment of audio level may be necessary at this point.
•Adjust the squelch level in the menu mode, if necessary (p. 24).
wPush and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi-
crophone.
•Transmit indicator “TX” lights.
eRelease [PTT] to receive.
Frequency exchanging can be also performed remotely from
the yoke-mounted frequency exchange switch.
■Receiving
qSelect an operating frequency.
• Refer to pgs. 5–6 in details.
• “RX” appears when receiving a signal or opening squelch.
wPush [VOL] to open the squelch manually.
• Refer to p. 20 “Squelch test function” in details.
eRotate the volume control to adjust the audio level.
■Transmitting
qSelect the yoke-mounted communication/intercom switch
to the “communication” position.
wSelect an operating frequency.
• Refer to pgs. 5–6 in details.
ePush the PTT switch.
• “TX” appears.
rSpeak into the microphone at your normal voice level.
• DO NOT set the microphone too closely to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
tRelease the PTT switch to receive.
TIP: The intercom function is useful for swift communica-
tion between the pilot and co-pilot.
Set the communication/intercom switch on the VHF control
panel to the “intercom” position. Voice signals from the mi-
crophone are sent to both the pilot and co-pilot’s headsets.
NOTE: To pr ev en t in terference, l is te n on t he f re qu en cy be-
fore transmitting. If the frequency is busy, wait until the fre-
quency is clear.
NOTE: DO NOT push and hold [↔]continuously. Oth-
erwise the standby frequency disappears. If this happens,
again push and hold [↔]until the standby frequency reap-
pears.
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BASIC OPERATION
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■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
eThe active frequency and the standby
frequenies are exchanged.
Previously used frequencies appear.
Rotate the large tuning dial to change
the standby frequency in MHz steps.
Rotate the small tuning dial to change
the standby frequency in kHz steps.
121.805
134.80
RX
126.805
134.80
RX
126.405
134.80
RX
134.805
126.40
RX
Rotate [O-DIAL] clockwise to
select “126” MHz.
Rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise
to select “400” kHz.
Push [↔].
DO NOT push and hold. See
“Direct frequnecy setting mode
operation” on p. 8 if you make a
mistake and do push and hold.
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2BASIC 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.
qPush and hold [↔]for 2 sec. to enter the direct frequency
setting mode.
• The only active frequency is displayed.
wSelect an operating frequency.
• Refer to pgs. 5–6 in details.
ePush [RCL] or [↔]to exit the direct frequency setting
mode.
■Dualwatch operation
The dualwatch operation monitors active and standby fre-
quencies alternately. Therefore, it’s useful to monitor the
standby frequency while receiving the active frequency.
qPush [DUAL] to enter dualwatch operation.
• “DUAL” appears on the active frequency indicator.
• The active or standby frequency‘s “RX”blinks when receiving sig-
nal or opening the squelch.
wPush [DUAL] again to exit dualwatch operation.
• “DUAL” disappears.
• You may also exit dualwatch by pushing [PTT].
121.80
RX
129.405
121.00
RX DUAL RX
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MEMORY OPERATION
02
03
■Programming notes
ïBlank 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.
ïMemory protect function
IC-A210 has a memory protect function. The function pre-
vents accidental changes or deletion.
The function can be set in the MENU mode.
■Entering memory mode
• Push [RCL] to enter the memory mode.
• Push [RCL] to set the selected memory channel frequency
to the standby frequency, then exit the memory mode.
• Push and hold [RCL] for 2 sec. to exit the memory mode
(The standby frequency is set the frequency before enter-
ing the memory mode ).
■Memory channel type
The transceiver has 5-memory* channel types as follows.
*Depends on versions, the transceiver has 5 different types of mem-
ory channels.
ïRegular memory channel (MEMORY)
There are up to 10 available memory channels.
The following functions are available:
REPLACE, DELETE, REVIVE and CHANNEL NAME EDIT
functions.
ïGroup memory channel (GRP01–GRP20)
There are up to 200 group channels (10 CH ×20 Groups).
The following functions are available:
REPLACE, DELETE, REVIVE, GROUP NAME EDIT and
CHANNEL TAG functions.
ïWeather memory channel (WEATHER)
(U.S.A. version ONLY)
10 weather memory channels are available.
They are used for monitoring NOAA (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts (reception of weather
memory channels possible in U.S.A. version only).
ïHistory memory channel (HISTORY)
There are up to 10 available history memory channels.
The active frequency is written into history memory channels
automatically when pushing [↔]to exchange the active and
standby frequency (except weather channels: U.S.A. version
only).
ïGPS memory channel (GPS)
There are up to 10 available GPS memory channels.
When connected to an external GPS receiver* equipped with
an airport frequency database, the frequency data such as
nearby airports can be transferred into GPS memory chan-
nels .
* Ask your dealer for available GPS receiver details.
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3MEMORY 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.
qRotate [DIAL] and [O-DIAL] to set the desired frequency
for the standby frequency indicator.
wPush [RCL] to enter the memory mode.
•Thechannelnumberappears.
•Thememorychannelnamealsoappearsifithasbeenentered.
eRotate [O-DIAL] to select the desired memory channel
type.
•Selectregularmemorychannelorgroupmemorychannel.
rPush [MEM] again, and then rotate [O-DIAL] to select a
“REPLACE” menu.
• The memory channel number blinks.
tRotate [DIAL] to select a memory channel to be pro-
grammed.
yPush [MEM], then the selected memory channel is pro-
grammed.
• “WRITE COMPLETED” appears on the display when the regular
memory channel is programmed.
uPush [RCL] to exit the memory mode.
■Channel selection
The transceiver has 10 regular memory and 200 group
channels (10 channels ×1 REGULAR MEMORY and 10
channels ×20 GROUPS) for storage of often-used
frequencies along with 6-character notes.
qPush [RCL] to enter the memory mode.
•Thechannelnumberappears.
•Thememorychannelnamealsoappearsifithasbeenentered.
wRotate [O-DIAL] to select the memory channel type.
•Selectfromregularmemorychannelorgroupmemorychannel.
eRotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel num-
ber.
Transferring the memory channel to the active fre-
quency is necessary if operating at the memory chan-
nel.
Refer to “Transferring memory contents” (p. 12) for de-
tails.
rPush [RCL] to exit the memory mode.
CH01
127.005
122.00
RX MEMORY
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MEMORY OPERATION
03
■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 standby
indicator.
126.005
134.80
RX
CH01
134.80
RX MEMORY
CH04
134.80
RX MEMORY
CH04
126.000
---.---
134.80
RX MEMORY
REPLACE Ç
CH04
126.005
134.80
RX MEMORY
Set a “126.000 MHz”in the
standby indicator.
q
Push [RCL], then rotate [O-
DIAL] to select “MEMORY”.
w
Push [MEM], then rotate [O-
DIAL] to select “REPLACE.”
r
Push [MEM] to store the
desired frequency into the
selected regular memory
channel.
t
Select regular memory chan-
nel 4 with [DIAL].
e
“WRITE COMPLETED”is displayed
when the selected frequency is
stored.
Regular memory channel number
blinks.
TIP: Push and hold [MEM] for 2 sec. to program a displayed frequency to any blanket memory channel automatically, after step
q.
NOTE: The programming is cancelled while all regular memory channels have already programmed.
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3MEMORY OPERATION
■Transferring memory
contents
This function transfers a memory channel’s contents into the
active frequency indicator.
qPush [RCL] to enter the memory mode.
•Thechannelnumberappears.
•Thememorychannelnamealsoappearsifithasbeenentered.
wRotate [O-DIAL] to select the desired memory channel
type.
•Selectregular,grouphistory,weather*orGPSmemorychannel.
* Selectable depending on versions.
eRotate [DIAL] to select a memory channel to be trans-
ferred.
rPush [↔], then the selected memory channel is trans-
ferred into the active frequency indicator.
•Thememorymodeiscancelledautomatically.
■Memory mode menu
(Regular and group memory
channels only)
ïREPLACE
Replacing the selected memory channel to the standby fre-
quency.
ïDELETE
Deleting the selected memory channel.
ïREVIVE
Returning the selected memory channel to its previous state.
ïCH NAME (Regular memory channel only)
Setting the channel name to the selected regular memory
channel.
ïGRP NAME (Group memory channel only)
Setting the group name to the selected memory group.
ïCH TAG (Group memory channel only)
Setting the channel tag to the selected memory channel (Se-
lecting the group memory channel is the only option).
ïDONE
Return to the memory mode.
CH01
127.005
122.00
RX MEMORY
122.005
127.00
RX MEMORY
Push [↔].
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MEMORY OPERATION
03
■Regular memory channel
The transceiver has 10 regular memory channels. 5 actions
are selectable.
qPush [RCL] to enter the memory mode.
•Thechannelnumberappears.
•Thememorychannelnamealsoappearsifithasbeenentered.
wRotate [O-DIAL] to select the regular memory channel.
•“MEMORY”appears.
ePush [MEM] again, then rotate [O-DIAL] to select a menu
as follow.
• The memory channel number blinks.
rPush [MEM] to perform the selected action.
■ Group memory channel
The transceiver has 200 memory channels 200 group
channels (10 channels ×20 groups). 6 actions are selectable.
qPush [RCL] to enter the memory mode.
•Thechannelnumberappears.
•Thememorychannelnamealsoappearsifithasbeenentered.
wRotate [O-DIAL] to select the group memory channel.
•“GRP01–GRP20”appears.
ePush [DIAL], and then rotate [O-DIAL] to select the mem-
ory group from GRP01 to GRP20 if necessary.
•Thegroupandchannelnumbersblink.
•Push[DIAL] again, or push [RCL] to set the memory group.
rPush [MEM] again, rotate [O-DIAL] to select a menu as
follow.
• The memory channel number blinks.
tPush [MEM] to perform the selected action.
CH01
127.005
122.00
RX GRP01
CH01
127.005
122.00
RX MEMORY
REPLACE Replace to the standby frequency.
DELETE Delete the memory channel.
REVIVE Revive the previous memory channel data.
CH NAME Edit the memory channel name.
DONE Do nothing and return to the memory mode.
REPLACE Replace to the standby frequency.
DELETE Delete the memory channel.
REVIVE Revive the previous memory channel data.
GRP NAME Edit the group name.
CH TAG Set the memory channel as a tag channel.
DONE
Do nothing and return to the memory mode.
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3MEMORY 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.”
qPush [RCL] to enter the memory mode.
•Thechannelnumberappears.
•Thememorychannelnamealsoappearsifithasbeenentered.
wRotate [O-DIAL] to select the history memory channel.
•“HISTORY”appears.
eRotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel.
• Push [↔]to exchange the history memory channel frequency to
the active frequency if necessary.
rPush [RCL] to exit the memory mode.
■ Clearing the memory contents
(Regular and group memory
channels only)
Unwanted memory channels can be cleared.
qPush [RCL] to select memory mode.
•Thechannelnumberappears.
•Thememorychannelnamealsoappearsifithasbeenentered.
wRotate [O-DIAL] to select the memory channel type.
•Selectfromregularmemorychannelorgroupmemorychannel.
ePush [MEM] again, then rotate [O-DIAL] to select
“DELETE.”
• The memory channel number blinks.
rPush [MEM] to delete the memory channel data.
•“-- -- -- -- -- --” appears momentarily, then the next selectable
channel appears.
tPush [RCL] to exit the memory mode.
CH01
127.005
122.00
RX HISTORY
CH01
127.000
127.000
122.00
RX MEMORY
ÅDELETE Ç
CH01
122.00
RX MEMORY
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MEMORY OPERATION
03
■ Programming channel names
(Regular memory channel only)
The regular memory channel can display a 6-character name
in addition to the memory number.
qPush [RCL], then rotate [O-DIAL] to select the desired
regular memory channel in the memory mode.
• Rotate [O-DIAL] to select the memory channel type if necessary.
wPush [MEM], then rotate [O-DIAL] to select “CH NAME.”
ePush [MEM], then memory channel name’s 1st digit
blinks.
rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
• The character type as shown below is selectable.
• Push [DIAL] to switch capital (A, B, C, ···) →lower case (A, B, C,
···) →number (0, 1, 2, ···) →capital (A, B, C, ···) in order.
tRotate [O-DIAL] to select the next input digit.
yRepeat r–tto input the memory channel name.
uPush [MEM] to decide the memory channel name.
• Selectable characters
■Programming group names
(Group memory channel only)
The group memory channel can display a 6-character name
in addition to the group number (“GRP01”–“GRP20”).
qPush [RCL], then rotate [O-DIAL] to select the desired
memory channel in the memory mode.
• Rotate [O-DIAL] to select the memory channel type if necessary.
wPush [DIAL], and then rotate [O-DIAL] to select the mem-
ory group from GRP01 to GRP20, if necessary.
ePush [MEM], then rotate [O-DIAL] to select “GRP NAME”.
rPush [MEM], then group name’s 1st digit blinks.
tRotate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
• The character type as shown left “Selectable characters” is se-
lectable.
• Push [DIAL] to switch capital (A, B, C, ···) →lower case (A, B, C,
···) →number (0, 1, 2, ···) →capital (A, B, C, ···) in order.
yRotate [O-DIAL] to select the next input digit.
uRepeat t–yto input the group name.
iPush [MEM] to decide the group name.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]
^ _ `
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { | } ~ ■! ” # $
% & ’ ( ) ∗+ , – . /
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■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.
qPush [RCL], then rotate [O-DIAL] to select the desired
group memory channel in the memory mode.
• Rotate [O-DIAL] to select the memory channel type if necessary.
wPush [MEM], then rotate [O-DIAL] to select “CH TAG”
when selecting “LABEL” in “Group memory channel dis-
play” of the menu mode (p. 24)
ePush [MEM], then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
channel tag.
• The tag type as shown below is selectable.
rPush [MEM] to decide the channel tag.
•Selectable tags
___ / TWR / GND / ATS / ATF / APP / ARR / AWS / CLR /
CTF / DEP / FSS / RFS / UNI / MF / OTH / U-1 / U-2
■ Channel tag list
TAG DISPLAY
MEANS
NAME Group*1GPS*2
_ _ _ YES – Non-tag
TWR YES YES Tower
GND YES YES Ground
ATS YES YES ATIS
ATF YES YES Air traffic
APP YES YES Approach
ARR YES YES Arrival
AWS YES YES Automatic Weather Station
CLR YES YES Clearance / Delivery
CTF YES YES
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
DEP YES YES Departure Frequency
FSS YES YES Flight Service Station
RFS YES YES Remote Flight Service Station
UNI YES YES Unicom frequency
MF YES YES Mandatory frequency
OTH YES – Other
U-1 YES – User1 setting (Refer to p. 26)
U-2 YES – User2 setting (Refer to p. 26)
*1Group memory, *2GPS memory
CH01
127.005
122.00
RX GRP01
TWR
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