Icom’s A220 panel mount transceiver is a popular fit with experimental and light sport pilots. This ground-to-air transceiver can work on both 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing frequencies. It features the brightest OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display on the market, offering many advantages in brightness, vividness, high contrast, wide viewing angle, and response time compared to a conventional display.
IC-A220 TSO Features Include:
- OLED display with backlight keypad, with an auto dimmer function that adjusts the display for optimum brightness day or night
- 12V/24V DC power source
- Built-in voice-activated intercom function allowing the pilot to talk with the copilot via the headset (GPS is NOT part of the TSO version)
- 20 Memory channels
- Automatic weather channel scanning and receiving
Key Features for Base Station Conversion
- PS-80 Power Supply – Enables desktop/base operation with built-in speaker and HM-176 hand microphone for ground-based communications.
- External Speaker Support – Connect the SP-35 external speaker for clear, high-volume audio in control towers or operations rooms.
- Remote Control & PC Programming – Use the rear-panel D-SUB 25-pin connector for remote operation or CS-A220 software for easy channel management.
- Dual Voltage Compatibility – Works with both 13.8V and 27.5V DC power systems, making it adaptable for various installations.
