I had the same problem. If I set the squelch all the way up then I would miss a lot of radio calls. The only thing that fixed the problem was returning the radio to iCom and they "fixed" it under warranty. Maybe it was just me but it seemed that after the "fix" the radio receive range wasn't as good as before. So I bought an "inexpensive" A200 from E-Bay and replaced the unit. The A200 works superb and it just slid in to the A210 rack with no wiring modifications. YMMVMy A210 squelch stays open. I’ve heard that this is a recurring problem with A210
Can anyone with experience tell me how to best resolve this issue. Can it repaired permanently.
Does the 220 have the same problem.
Hi Darwin. On my recent cross-country trip, when I got out into the sparsely-populated center of the Country, the squelch stayed open on my A210. When I got back to civilization, it fixed itself. I don't know whether I have an intermittent problem or whether the lack of radio signals in flyover country had something to do with it.My A210 squelch stays open.
I?ve sent off the A210 for repairs for the open squelch. The problem is intermittent but was getting worse, staying open for longer periods.
Will wait now and report results.
Radio returned from repair, no problems found. for an unknown reason it started working properly before I sent it for repair but I sent it anyhow. Back in the plane and still working fine.I?ve sent off the A210 for repairs for the open squelch. The problem is intermittent but was getting worse, staying open for longer periods.
Will wait now and report results.
I really wanted to like the A210, and fought with its inadequacy from 2010 until 2017. Best move I made was upgrading to a Garmin GTR200. No looking back, I don't miss that ICOM radio and my struggles with is one iota. Look up John Stark at Stark Avionics. Best prices in town by a longshot.
I had open squelch when the intercom was on. I fly alone so turning the intercom off solved the problem. Seems to be a VOX issue.