Icom IC-A220 Airband VHF Base Station Kit

Icom IC-A220 Non-TSO Airband VHF Base Station Kit

Icom IC-A220 Non-TSO Panel Mount Airband Transceiver Base Station Kit

Everything you need to set up a base station using the IC-A220 Non-TSO Airband VHF Transceiver. Comes with the IC-A220, 240V to 12V Power Supply, A220 mounting kit, speaker, microphone and a 1.45 meter Ground Independent Coaxial Dipole Fibreglass Base Antenna. All the cables and mounting harware are supplied including a 10 meter antenna cable.

SUPPLIED IN THE KIT

IC-A220 NON-TSO Version VHF Air Band Transceiver
IC-A220 Mounting Bracket
MB-53 Mobile Mounting Kit
SP5 Speaker
HM-176 Microphone
MBA-3 Card Edge Adapter (Connects the A220 to the MB-53 Housing Tray)
SEC-1212 Power Supply
M1CDB124 Base Station VHF Fibreglass Antenna Kit

IC-A220 Non-TSO Version

White OLED Display and White Key Backlight
The IC-A220 has a bright organic light emitting diode (OLED) display with a very wide 170 degree viewing angle. 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.

Easy Channel Selection
It’s fast and easy to select any of memory channels in the IC-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.

Automatic Squelch Function
The new automatic squelch function detects the signal level and automatically adjusts the squelch level to maintain a received call. The manual squelch function allows you to instantly adjust the squelch level. The squelch test function manually opens the squelch for testing. 12V/24V DC Power Source The built-in DC-DC converter accepts a 12/24V DC power source. The IC-A220 is easily installed in most air planes or vehicles.

Intercom Functions
The IC-A220 has a built-in voice activated intercom function allowing the pilot to talk with the copilot via the headset. The IC-A220 has adjustable audio level and squelch control functions.

GPS Memory Function
When connected to an external GPS receiver equipped with an airport frequency database, the frequency data such as nearby airports can be transferred and made available in the IC-A220.

Features

20 regular memory channels with a 6-character channel name
50 group memory channels (10 Ch × 5 groups) with a channel tag
Dualwatch and priority watch functions for listening to 2 channels at the same time
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
Slim 34mm (1.34 inch) height can be installed in a limited panel space
D-Sub 25-pin industry standard connector for easy installation
Two types of menu mode; settings menu and configuration menu
8W Output Power (Carrier power)

USER MANUALS

ICOM IC-A220 - Instruction Manual

ICOM IC-A220 - Installation Manual

ICOM MB-53 Mobile Mounting Bracket Kit

Comes with HM176 microphone, SP5 external speaker, MBA-3 rear panel adapter, and harness. Allows your IC-A220 VHF Airband radio to be fitted into a vehicle for mobile ground operations or to be adapted to be used as a ground base station.

ICOM PSU-1210 Switch Mode Power Supply Unit 12V 10Amp

Power supply for the IC-A120E / IC-A220 if it is used as a base station unit.

Base Station VHF Antenna Kit w/ Fibreglass Antenna

FBO (Fixed Base Operator) & Airfield Lighting Applications

The M1CDB124 is a 1.45 meter Ground Independent Coaxial Dipole Fibreglass Base Antenna that has a 150mm x 20mm diameter stainless steel base tube for mast mounting. The antenna is supplied with a 500mm Coaxial pigtail featuring a waterproof FME Male Connector. Included in the kit is a 10m feed cable with waterproof FME Female Connectors on both ends. There are 2 types of FME adapters supplied for connection to either a handheld VHF radio or a base station VHF transceiver.

The M1CDB124 is broadband antenna that covers the entire Aviation Air Band Frequency Range from 118MHz to 136MHz without the need for tuning.

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio or VSWR = 1.5:1 from 118-128 Mhz, VSWR = 2:1 from 117-133 Mhz

PROS:

Very broadband
Covers the entire Airband 118 to 136MHz
Ideal for scanning the Airwaves
Waterproof Connectors
Stainless Steel Base

CONS:

Not suitable for mobile use and should be mounted as high as possible to get the best performance

SPECIFICATIONS:

Antenna Length - 1450mm (57")
Overall Length - 1600mm (63")
Base Length - 150mm
Base Diameter - 20mm
Antenna Weight - 350g
Cable Length - 10m
VSWR = 1.5:1 from 118-128 Mhz
VSWR = 2:1 from 117-133 Mhz
Gain - +3dBi
Waterproof Pigtail, Cable and Connectors
Australian Made

ANTENNA KIT INCLUDES:

1x 1450mm Fibreglass Antenna w/ 20mm Stainless Steel Base + 500mm Coaxial pigtail with a FME Male Connector
1x 10 meter RG58/CU Coax Cable with 2x FME Female Connectors
1x Adapter to change FME Female Connector to PL259 Connector
1x Adapter to change FME Female Connector to BNC Male Connector
2x Worm Drive Clamps - 85mm Stainless Steel for mast mounting

MAST MOUNTING:

The M1CDB124 can be mounted onto any vertical mast using worm drive hose clamps.

(IC-A220-BASE-KIT)