Icom IC-A220 - Enabling the Intercom; Opening the Squelch for Test; Setting the Frequency Step; Using the Remote Control

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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Enabling the ■ intercom
When two headsets are connected to the transceiver, you
can use them as a voice-activated intercom.
While holding down q [DUAL], rotate [VOL] to turn ON the
transceiver’s power.
• Conguration menu is displayed.
Rotate w [O-DIAL] to select “INCOM MODE.”
Rotate e [DIAL] to set the intercom usable setting to ON.
Push r [RCL] to exit the Configuration menu and restart the
transceiver.
Hold down t [DUAL] for two seconds to enable the intercom
function.
• “ICS” is displayed.
• You can set the headphone output level in the Settings menu.
(p. 20)
• You can also set microphone 1 and microphone 2 audio input
levels in the Settings menu. (p. 20)
Opening the ■ squelch for test
This function manually opens the squelch for testing.
Push q [VOL] to turn ON the squelch test function.
• “RX” and “
TEST
” are displayed.
To turn the function OFF, push w [VOL] again.
• “RX” and “
TEST
” disappear.
Setting the ■ frequency step
You can select Frequency steps of 8.33 kHz or 25 kHz in the
menu mode.
Hold down q [RCL] for two seconds to enter the Settings
menu.
Rotate w [O-DIAL] to select “FREQ. STEP.”
Rotate e [DIAL] to select the desired frequency steps
of 8.33 kHz or 25 kHz.
Push r [RCL] to exit the Settings menu.
CAUTION: Use of 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing of this
radio is strictly prohibited and shall not be used in Can-
ada.
Using the ■ remote control
You can remotely control the frequency exchange switch, in-
tercom, and recall switch by connecting pins 1, 3, and 17* 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 Conguration menu ON. Refer to
page 25 for details.
* Connect pins L, 10, and 15 to the switches connected to the power
ground if you are using the optional MBA-3 connector.