{"product_id":"icom-ic-a220-vhf-air-band-panel-mount-radio-8w","title":"Icom IC-A220 VHF Air Band Panel-Mount Transceiver (8W)","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Icom IC-A220 is a panel-mount VHF air band transceiver for general aviation, experimental, and light-sport aircraft. It puts out 8 watts, covers the full 118 to 137 MHz aviation band with 8.33 kHz channel spacing, and reads clearly on a bright OLED display day or night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Icom IC-A220 is a panel-mount VHF air band transceiver built for pilots. It's an aviation radio, not a marine set, and that's worth stating plainly up front so you buy the right box. If you fly an experimental, light-sport, or general aviation aircraft and you need a clean, modern comm radio for the instrument panel, this is the unit Icom designed for exactly that job. It handles the whole air band and gives you the clarity and reliability you want when you're talking to the tower or a busy CTAF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the essentials. The IC-A220 transmits at 8 watts of carrier power, which is strong output for a panel radio and gives you solid range to ground stations and other aircraft. It covers 118.000 to 136.992 MHz, the full VHF aviation communication band, and it supports both 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing. That 8.33 kHz capability matters because tighter channel spacing has become the standard in much of the world's airspace, and having it means the radio keeps pace with current frequency assignments instead of aging out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe display is one of the first things you'll notice. Icom fitted the IC-A220 with a high-visibility OLED screen that holds a wide viewing angle and high contrast, so you can read your active and standby frequencies from an off-axis seat position without squinting. White key backlighting and an automatic dimmer keep the panel legible on a bright afternoon and comfortable on a night flight, adjusting as the light around you changes. It's the kind of detail that sounds small until you're flying an approach at dusk and every control is exactly where your eyes expect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating the radio is straightforward. You get an active and standby frequency layout so you can dial in your next frequency, confirm it, and swap it into active with a single action, which keeps your head up and your workload low during a busy pattern. The IC-A220 comes in a standard non-TSO version and a separate TSO-certified version. This part, the A220, is the non-TSO model, a great fit for experimental and light-sport builders who want Icom quality without the certification premium. If your aircraft requires a TSO-approved primary radio, that's the version to look at instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild and installation are what you'd expect from Icom. The radio measures roughly 160 by 34 by 271 mm and weighs about a kilogram, so it slots into a standard panel without hogging space or adding meaningful weight. It runs on your aircraft's DC electrical system, and the compact chassis makes for a tidy install whether you're wiring a fresh panel or upgrading an older stack. Because it's a purpose-built aviation transceiver, the audio and squelch behavior are tuned for the air band, so voice comes through crisp and background hiss stays out of your headset. That clean audio pays off on long cross-countries, where fatigue creeps in and every bit of clarity means less strain reading back a clearance or copying a frequency change. Icom has been building communication radios for decades, and that experience shows in how naturally the IC-A220 falls to hand, so you spend your attention on flying the airplane instead of wrestling the avionics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Homebuilders finishing a panel, light-sport owners who want a dependable primary or secondary comm, and general aviation pilots looking for a modern replacement radio that won't fight them. It's a focused, do-one-thing-well piece of gear, and it does that one thing, clear VHF communication in the cockpit, very well. Pair it with a proper aviation antenna and a compatible headset or intercom, follow the installation guidance for your airframe, and you've got a comm radio that'll serve you for years. If you're not sure whether the non-TSO A220 or the TSO version fits your aircraft's requirements, check your operating rules first, because that's the one decision that drives which model you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePanel-mount VHF air band transceiver for experimental, light-sport, and general aviation aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 watts of carrier output power for strong range to ground stations and other aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCovers the full 118.000 to 136.992 MHz aviation communication band\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports both 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing to match current frequency assignments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-visibility OLED display with wide viewing angle and high contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite key backlighting with an automatic dimmer for clear reading day or night\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActive and standby frequency layout for quick, heads-up frequency swaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact chassis at roughly 160 by 34 by 271 mm and about 1 kg for a tidy panel install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-TSO version, ideal for experimental and light-sport builds (a separate TSO model is offered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns on the aircraft DC electrical system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Icom reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the IC-A220 a marine VHF or an aviation radio?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's an aviation radio. The IC-A220 is a VHF air band transceiver for aircraft, covering the 118 to 137 MHz aviation communication band. It is not a marine VHF and is not intended for use on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much power does it transmit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe IC-A220 puts out 8 watts of carrier power, which is strong output for a panel-mount radio and provides solid range to ground stations and other aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it support 8.33 kHz channel spacing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The radio supports both 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing, so it keeps pace with tighter channel assignments used across much of the world's airspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the A220 and the TSO version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis A220 is the non-TSO model, a great fit for experimental and light-sport aircraft. Icom also offers a separate TSO-certified version for aircraft that require a TSO-approved primary radio. Check your operating rules to see which you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of display does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt uses a high-visibility OLED display with a wide viewing angle and high contrast, plus white key backlighting and an automatic dimmer so it stays readable in bright sun and comfortable at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat frequency range does it cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe IC-A220 covers 118.000 to 136.992 MHz, the full VHF aviation communication band, so you can reach any air band frequency you're assigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow big is it and how much does it weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt measures roughly 160 by 34 by 271 mm and weighs about one kilogram, so it fits a standard instrument panel without taking up excess space or adding meaningful weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat power does it need to run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe IC-A220 operates from the aircraft's DC electrical system. Follow the installation documentation for your airframe when wiring it into your panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIcom IC-A220 VHF Air Band Panel-Mount Transceiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIcom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e731797034625\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-A220 (non-TSO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVHF Air Band Transceiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 W carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118.000 to 136.992 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannel Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.33 kHz and 25 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-visibility OLED with auto dimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 160 x 34 x 271 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAircraft DC electrical system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExperimental, light-sport, and general aviation aircraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is the IC-A220 a marine VHF or an aviation radio?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's an aviation radio. 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