The ICOM IC-A220 Series of VHF Air Band 760 COMM transceivers operating in 118-136.975MHz range are offered as non certified (IC-A220) or certified (IC-A220T) versions. The IC-A220 is a popular fit with experimental and light sport aircraft. The TSO/ETSO approved IC-A220T will work for all certified aircraft and it comes as a standard unit complete with install kit and mounting tray (IC-A220T), adapted unit IC-A220T-K with edge connector MBA-3 (*) fitted as a replacement for King KY96A/97A, KY196A/197A (**), Icom A200 or A210,and adapted unit IC-A220T-G with D-Sub connector MB113 as a replacement for Garmin SL40 (***).
Both IC-A220 and IC-A220T radios support 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz frequency spacings and feature OLED display, 20 memory channels and 20 history memory channels, "flip-flop" arrow button switches between main and stand-by channels, 8W output power, a built-in 2 station intercom, 12 or 24 volt compatibility and automatic squelch. They can be used for radio upgrades and replacecements of KY96A/KY97A & SL40 radios.
(*) The MBA-3 is intended for use with the Non-TSO'd model (IC-A220). Use with the TSO'd model (IC-A220T) may void the TSO.
(**) The adapted unit will not directly replace King KY96, KY97, KY196 or KY197 units.
(***) Metal work modification is required as the locking mechanism for the IC-A220T is in a different position on the SL40 tray/rack.