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  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 1
    NAVIGATION (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) 6 WAYPOINT NAVIGATION (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) 7 SCAN OPERATION 8 MEMORY OPERATION 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS 10 Bluetooth® OPERATION (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) 11 MENU ITEMS 12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 13 TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 2
    with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT This manual contains advanced features and operating instructions for the IC-A25N, IC-A25C, ICA25NE, and IC-A25CE. KEEP THIS MANUAL, because
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 3
    Section 1 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS Supplied accessories 1-2 Attaching accessories 1-3 DDAntenna 1-3 DDBattery pack/Battery case 1-3 DDBelt clip 1-4 Headset connection 1-5 1-1
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 4
    1 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS Supplied accessories Antenna Belt clip Handstrap Battery case* Battery pack Headset adapter Power adapter* Battery charger* * May not be supplied, or the shape may be different, depending on the transceiver version. 1-2
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 5
    DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. ••DO NOT connect an antenna other than supplied antenna or those listed in this manual. ••Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. DDBattery pack/Battery case CAUTION: DO NOT attach or detach the battery pack or the battery
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 6
    1 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS Attaching accessories (Continued) DDBelt clip To attach: 1. Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is attached. 2. Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a 'click' sound. Belt clip To detach: Lift the tab
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 7
    . Use the Side Tone function to output your transmitted voice to the headset ([MENU] > Sounds Settings > Side Tone). (p. 11-7) PTT PTT switch (User supplied, if necessary) Use a PTT switch with a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) plug. NOTE: Some headsets may not be compatible with the transceiver, or need
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 8
    Section 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels (IC-A25C/IC-A25CE 2-2 Function display 2-3 DDIcon area 2-3 DDText area 2-3 2-1
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 9
    menu item, setting, and so on. !4 HEADSET JACK (p. 1-5) Connects a third party headset through the supplied headset adapter. !5 VOLUME CONTROL KNOB [VOL] Rotate WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [3]/[WX] (p. 9-3) (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C) Push to enter the Weather Channel Selection mode.
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 10
    -2) (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) Displayed when a Bluetooth device is connected. WX ICON (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C) zz" " is tagged channel is selected. DUPLEX ICON (p. 9-4) (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) Displayed when an NAV band frequency is selected with duplex setting
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 11
    Section 3 BATTERY CHARGING Battery charger 3-2 Battery case 3-2 3-1
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    using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. ••Remove the transceiver from the charger or power supply when the battery pack has fully charged. Battery case When using the supplied battery case*, install 6 × AA (LR6) size Alkaline
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 13
    Section 4 BASIC OPERATIONS Receiving and transmitting 4-2 DDSetting the frequency 4-2 DDReceiving 4-2 DDAdjusting the squelch level 4-2 DDUsing the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) function 4-2 DDTransmitting 4-2 Selecting the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency 4-3 Selecting the Recall channels
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 14
    4 BASIC OPERATIONS Receiving and transmitting DDSetting the frequency LLIf the transceiver is in the Memory mode, push [CLR] to exit the Memory mode. zzUse the keypad to set the frequency. Using dial: 1. Push [F] and then rotate [DIAL] to set the MHz digit. ••" " is displayed while setting the
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 15
    4 BASIC OPERATION Selecting the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency In case of emergency, you can immediately select the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency. zzPush [F], and then push [121.5] to select the emergency frequency. LLPush [CLR] to return to the previously selected frequency. Selecting the Recall
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 16
    Section 5 VOR NAVIGATION (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) Keys used for Navigation Function 5-2 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) screen 5-2 Using the Omni Bearing Selector (OBS 5-2 Flying to a VOR station 5-3 DDCrosschecking position 5-4 5-1
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    5 VOR NAVIGATION Keys used for Navigation Function The IC-A25N and IC-A25NE have the keys shown below to use the VOR Navigation function and Waypoint Navigation function. zzPush [F], and then push these keys to use the
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 18
    , and OBS is set to 066. 5. Maintain the heading that the Course Deviation Needle comes to the center of CDI. NOTE: The IC-A25N and IC-A25NE's VOR Navigation features are supplemental aids to navigation only, and are not intended to be a substitute for primary VOR navigation equipment. 5-3
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 19
    5 VOR NAVIGATION Flying to a VOR station (Continued) THE AIRCRAFT IS ON COURSE 123.65 VORTAC SEATTLE 116.8 Ch 115 SEA Heading 66 310 320 330 340 350 300 290 280 270 0 10 20 30 260 40 250 50 240 60 230 VOR 70 220 station 80 210 90 200 100 190 110 180 170 160 150 140 120 130
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 20
    For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) Waypoint Navigation screen 6-2 DDIcon Area 6-2 DDNavigation Area 6-2 Selecting a waypoint 6-2 DDSelecting a waypoint from the memory 6-2 DDSelecting a waypoint from a flight plan 6-2 DDSelecting a waypoint near your position 6-2 DDSetting a waypoint manually
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    's GPS receiver is receiving valid GPS signals. NOTE: IC-A25N and IC-A25NE's Waypoint Navigation features are supplemental aids to navigation only a flight plan. LL" " is displayed, when the waypoint is manually selected. ETE INDICATOR Displays the Estimated Time Enroute (ETE). SOG INDICATOR
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    ([MENU] > WPT Navigation > FPL Navigate > Select FPL) ••Flight plans are displayed. DDSetting a waypoint manually 1. Push [F], and then push [ ] to display the "DirectTo WPT" screen. 2. Select "Manual Entry," and then push [ENT]. ••The "Latitude" screen is displayed. 3. Enter the latitude, and
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    6 WAYPOINT NAVIGATION Managing Flight plans You can edit, add, or delete flight plans on the "Manage FPL" screen. NOTE: You cannot edit, add, or delete flight plans when they are used in the Navigation function.* Turn OFF the Navigation function before editing the flight plan. ([MENU] > WPT
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    6 WAYPOINT NAVIGATION Managing Flight plans (Continued) DDEditing a flight plan 1. Open the "Edit FPL" screen. ([MENU] > WPT Navigation > Manage FPL > Edit FPL) ••The "Edit FPL" screen is displayed. 2. Select a flight plan to edit, and then push [ENT]. ••The screen shown below is displayed. 3. 
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    Section 7 SCAN OPERATION Using the Scan function 7-2 Scan types 7-2 DDVFO scan 7-2 DDMemory channel scan 7-2 7-1
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    selected Priority channel. LLYou can select a priority channel on the "Priority CH" screen. ([MENU] > Radio Settings > Priority CH) (p. 9-2) Priority channel Mch 1 Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 200 Untagged channel  IC-A25C/IC-A25CE The transceiver scans only the COM band. 108.000 MHz 118.000 MHz 136.9917
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    channel 8-2 DDMemory channel name 8-3 DDType 8-3 DDFrequency 8-4 DDTAG setting 8-4 DDPosition 8-4 DDGroup 8-5 DDGroup name 8-5 Deleting a Memory channel 8-5 Editing the User Type 8-5 Saving contents into the Memory channels 8-6 DDSaving a Waypoint 8-6 DDSaving a frequency 8-6 8-1
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 28
    8 MEMORY OPERATION Description The transceiver has 300 memories to save frequently used channels. You can assign the stored channel to up to 15 groups. Following items are saved to each memory channel. Item Refer to Name p. 8-3 Type p. 8-3 Frequency p. 8-4 TAG Set p. 8-4 Position p.
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 29
    Traffic Advisory Frequency Departure Flight Service Station Intersection Remote Flight Service Station Unicom Mandatory Frequency VOR Other Waypoint You can edit these type names on the "User Type 1" or "User Type 2"screen. ([MENU] >Manage Memory > User type > User Type 1/User Type 2) (p. 8-5) 8-3
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    if the Duplex function is ON. LLSet the flight service station's frequency. DDPosition (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) ([MENU] > Manage Memory > Edit Memory Weather channel (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C) Select a weather channel.  Magnetic variation Edit the magnetic variation. 8-4
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    represent the Memory channel type. (p. 8-3) 1. Open the "User Type 1" or "User Type 2" screen. ([MENU] > Manage Memory > User Type > User Type 1/User Type 2) ••The "User Type 1" or "User Type 2" screen is displayed. 2. Edit the user type. You can enter a maximum of 3 characters. 3. After
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 32
    Memory channels You can save contents to the memory channels, depending on the transceiver's presettings. DDSaving a Waypoint (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) Save your current position as a Waypoint. 1. Open the "Add Waypoint" screen. ([MENU] > WPT Navigation > Add Waypoint) ••The current
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    watch 9-2 DDSetting the Priority channel 9-2 DDUsing the Priority Watch function 9-2 Using a weather channel (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C 9-3 DDSelecting a Weather channel 9-3 DDReceiving a Weather Alert 9-3 DDScanning Weather channels 9-3 DDWeather channel tag settings 9-3 Using the
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    set as the Priority channel, while another frequency or memory channel is selected. DDSetting the Priority channel 1. Open the "Priority CH" screen. ([MENU] > Radio Settings > Priority CH) ••The channel set as the Priority channel is displayed. ••"OFF" is displayed if no channel is set as the
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    a Weather channel (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C) The transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels screen. The untagged channels will not be scanned. 1. Open the "WX CH TAG Set" screen. ([MENU] > Radio Settings > WX CH TAG Set) ••The "WX CH TAG Set" screen is displayed. 2. Select a channel,
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 36
    IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) The duplex function enables you to call a flight service station while receiving a VOR frequency. Turn ON the function, and set the flight service keypad keys to set the flight service station's frequency, and then push [ENT]. ••The "Radio Settings" screen is displayed. 3. Push
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 37
    Section 10 Bluetooth® OPERATION (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) Operating Bluetooth 10-2 Electromagnetic Interference 10-2 Pairing with a device 10-2 Pairing with a Low Energy device 10-3 Disconnecting a paired device 10-3 Unpairing a device 10-3 Bluetooth
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 38
    ft). Bluetooth® IC-A25N or IC-A25NE Bluetooth headset (Example: Optional LAN products, microwave ovens, RFID systems, amateur radio stations, and so on. When using this device mode Refer to the VS-3's instruction manual for details. 3. Pairing and connecting the Bluetooth headset 1. Push [MENU]. 2.
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 39
    The remaining time is displayed. Unpairing a device Before unpairing a connected headset or device, disconnect it. 1. Push [MENU]. 2. Select "Pairing/ 2402 ~ 2480 MHz ••Transmission power: 4 dBm (Typical) ••Version: 4.2 ••Support profile: HFP, HSP, SPP, HRP, GATT (GATT over Serial) 4.
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    DDSettings 11-5 Manage Memory 11-6 DDEdit Memory 11-6 DDDelete Memory 11-6 Radio Settings 11-6 DDTime Out Timer 11-6 DDWeather Alert (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C 11-6 DDWX CH TAG Set (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C 11-6 DDDuplex Set 11-6 DDDuplex TX Freq 11-6 DDVOX Set 11-6 DDVOX
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    item, rotate [DIAL] or push [UP] or [DOWN]. WPT Navigation (For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) DD ([MENU] > WPT Navigation > ) GPS receiver is receiving valid GPS signals.  Manual Entry Set a waypoint manually, by entering latitude, longitude, and magnetic variation
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    11 MENU ITEMS WPT Navigation (Continued) DDFPL Navigate ([MENU] > WPT Navigation > FPL Navigate) DDManage FPL ([MENU] > WPT Navigation > Manage FPL) Add, edit, or delete a flight plan.  Select FPL Select a flight plan to follow. (p. 6-3)  Reverse the selected flight plan. (p.
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 43
    For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE) DDPairing/Connect ([MENU] > Bluetooth > Pairing/Connect) Displays the paired Bluetooth headsets and Bluetooth data OFF: The next destination is not automatically selected. You have to manually select the next waypoint. ••ON: The next destination is automatically
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    not to automatically connect to the last bonded Bluetooth device. ••OFF: The user must manually connect to the bonded device. ••ON: Automatically connects to the last bonded device.  Headset Settings Edit Bluetooth headset settings. ••AF Output Select the AF Output device for when the Bluetooth
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 45
    User Type 1/User Type 2 Edit the type names ("U-1" and "U-2") that represent the Memory channel type. (p. 8-3) Radio Settings DDTime Out Timer ([MENU] > Radio only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C) ([MENU] > Radio Settings service station while receiving an NAV band frequency. DDDuplex TX Freq ([MENU] > Radio
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    ) Set the side tone output level to between 1 (lowest) and 10 (highest), or OFF. The Side tone function outputs the transmitting audio to the headset connected to the transceiver. NOTE: When using the optional HM-231 hand microphone, set the side tone output level to OFF. Otherwise, your voice will
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 47
    Section 12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications 12-2 DDGeneral 12-2 DDTransmitter 12-2 DDReceiver 12-3 Options 12-3 DDBattery pack/Battery case 12-3 DDCharger 12-3 DDAntenna 12-3 DDBelt clip and belt hangers 12-3 DDOthers 12-3 12-1
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    ~ 4 GHz Less than -30 dBm (Harmonics), Less than -40 dBm (Non-harmonics)*5 ••Frequency stability: ±0.4 kHz (IC-A25N/IC-A25C), ±1 ppm (IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE) *1 For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25C. *2 When the GPS, Bluetooth, and Backlight are OFF. *3 Except operating frequency ±62.5 kHz in 25 kHz
  • Icom IC-A25C | Full Manual - Page 49
    BC-224 rapid charger + BC- headsets:* Icom has checked the PTT operation with some 3M Peltor headsets such as the WS Headset XP, WS ProTac XP and WS Alert XP. (Compatibility not guaranteed.) Some options may not be available in some countries. Ask your dealer for details. *For only the IC-A25N and IC
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    Section 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting 13-2 DDFuse replacement 13-2 13-1
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    13 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does ••The ••Correctly reattach the battery pack. p. 1-3 ••The CP-20's fuse is blown. ••Repair the problem, and then replace p. 13-2 the fuse. Little or no sound comes from the speaker. ••Squelch
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    connection 1-5 Headset settings 11-5 K Key beep 11-7 Keypad lock 2-2 L LCD backlight 11-7 LCD contrast 11-7 LCD night mode 11-7 M Memory channel Deleting 8-5 Editing 8-2 Saving a frequency 8-6 Saving a waypoint 8-6 User type 8-3 Menu screen, using 11-2 N Noise iimiting 4-2 O One
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    A7388-4EX-5 © 2017-2021 Icom Inc. Feb. 2021 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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FULL MANUAL
INDEX
1
3
TROUBLESHOOTING
12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
11 MENU ITEMS
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS
8 MEMORY OPERATION
7 SCAN OPERATION
10
Bluetooth
®
OPERATION
(For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE)
4 BASIC OPERATIONS
3 BATTERY CHARGING
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
1 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS
INTRODUCTION
iA25N
iA25C
iA25NE
iA25CE
VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS
5
VOR
NAVIGATION
(For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE)
6
WAYPOINT
NAVIGATION
(For only the IC-A25N and IC-A25NE)