Icom A220 VHF Air Band Transceiver For Experimental and Sport Pilots

The IC-A220 air band panel mount transceiver has a bright organic light emitting diode (OLED) display that is easy to read with its wide 170-degree viewing angle and white characters on a black background.  

The OLED emits light from organic materials, so a display backlight is not required. It provides an extremely higher contrast and a very wide viewing angle of almost 180 degrees. In addition, the OLED display is set close to the front panel. 

Well laid out characters help identify important information like operating frequencies. White characters on a black background show clear easy to read operating information. With white key backlighting, the white OLED display matches modern plane’s instrument panel. 

In addition, the auto dimmer function adjusts the display for optimum brightness at day or night.

The A220’s display has a wide active area, so operating frequencies’ characters can be maximized in the display, while operating status can be shown on both top and bottom. 

The A220’s OLED can display 4-level gray scale from darker gray to bright white and increases readability. This gradation is used, for example, in showing selected items in the settings menu. 

GPS memory function

A pilot with the A220 connected to an external GPS receiver can pick up the local tower frequencies and automatically store them into the radios memory. This makes for a hands free safe transaction.

Easy channel selection

It’s fast and easy to select any of memory channels in the A220. The “flip-flop” arrow button switches between main and stand-by channels. The dualwatch function allows you to monitor two channels simultaneously. In addition, the auto stack memory stores the last 20 channels used and allows you to recall those channels easily. All switch buttons and knobs are illuminated with pure-white backlighting that is the same color as the OLED display.

Easy channel selection with its "flip-flop" arrow button switches between main and stand-by channels. 

Two channels can be monitored simultaneously with the dual watch function; in addition, auto stack memory stores the last 20 channels for easy recall. 

The auto squelch detects signal level and adjust the squelch to maintain a received call, also squelch can be adjusted manually.

• Bright and easy to read organic light emitting diode (OLED) display has a wide 170 degree viewing angle with auto dimmer function that adjusts the display for optimum brightness
• The "flip-flop" arrow button allows for easy channel switching between the main and stand-by channels, two channels can be monitored simultaneously with the dual watch function, and improved auto stack memory makes is easier to recall the last 20 channels used
• Automatic squelch function detects the signal level and automatically adjusts the squelch level to maintain a received call, also the squelch level can be adjusted manually
• Airport frequency data is made available to the IC-A220 GPS memory channels when connected to a GPS receiver equipped with an airport frequency database
• Built-in DC-DC converter accepts a 12/24V DC power source for easy installation in most airplanes or vehicles
• Build-in, voice activated intercom function allows pilots and co-pilots to communicate via the headset
• Industry standard, 25-pin D-sub connector provides easy installation, while the slim case allows the IC-A220 to fit into tight panel spaces

• 20 regular memory channels with a 6-character channel name
• 50 group memory channels (10 Ch x 5) groups with a channel tag
• Automatic weather channel scanning and receive (USA version only)
• Dualwatch and priority functions
• One touch access to 121.5 MHz emergency frequency
• Side tone function for monitoring your voice with headset
• ANL (automatic noise limiter) function reduces pulse type noise
• Remote control capability
• PC programming capability
• Dial lock and panel lock
• Time-out timer
• D-sub 25-pin industry standard connector for easy installation
• Slim 1.34 in ch (34 mm) height can be installed in a limited panel space
• Two types of menu mode: settings menu and configuration menu

• Weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
• Dimensions: 160 x 34 x 271 mm (6.3 x 1.34 x 10.37 in)