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NAVIGATION GUIDE

A7388D-2EX 

Printed in Japan

© 2017  Icom Inc.

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan

VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS

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Thank you for choosing this Icom product. 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

 carefully and completely 

before using this product.

WAYPOINT NAVIGATION

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Iç-A25N

Iç-A25NE

Bluetooth

® 

OPERATION

 

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Operating Bluetooth

®

The IC-A25N and IC-A25NE have a built-in Bluetooth unit. 

You can connect Bluetooth headsets, or other Bluetooth 

devices to use some of navigation functions.

The communication range of Bluetooth is approximately 

10 meters (33 ft).

 

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Electromagnetic Interference

When you use a Bluetooth device, pay attention to the 

following:

Bluetooth devices operate in the 2.4 GHz band. The 2.4 

GHz band is also used by other devices, such as Wireless 

LAN products, microwave ovens, RFID systems, amateur 

radio stations, and so on.

When using this device near such devices, interference may 

occur, causing a decrease in communication speed, and an 

unstable connection.

In such cases, use this device away from the other devices, 

or stop using those devices.

NOTE:

 • The Bluetooth communication range may vary,

depending on the environment where you operate the 

device.

 • The key beep sound may distorts when using the

transceiver with a Bluetooth headset. Reduce the key 

beep level to prevent the distortion.

([MENU] > Sounds Settings > 

Beep

)

 • You cannot switch the optional VS-3 Bluetooth headset

to other devices, if the VOX level is set to 6.

([MENU] > Radio Settings > 

VOX Level

)

Bluetooth

®

IC-A25N or  

IC-A25NE

Bluetooth headset

(Example: Optional VS-3 )

 

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Pairing with a device

You can pair Bluetooth headsets and data devices to the 

transceiver, as shown below:

 •A maximum of 5 Bluetooth headsets and data devices.

 •A maximum of 2 Low Energy (LE) devices.

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 These instructions describe pairing with the VS-3 Bluetooth

®

 

headset

, as an example.

1. Turning ON the transceiver’s Bluetooth function

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Bluetooth Set,” and then push [ENT].

(Bluetooth > Settings > 

Bluetooth Set

)

3. Select “ON,” and then push [ENT].

4. Push [MENU] to return to the Main screen.

2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode

Refer to the VS-3’s instruction manual for details.

3. Pairing and connecting the Bluetooth headset

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Search Device,” and then push [ENT].

(Bluetooth > Pairing/Connect > 

Search Device

)

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 The transceiver cannot search for a new headset or device if
it is connected with more than 2 headsets or devices.

3. Select “Headset.”

 •The transceiver searches for a headset.

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 Push [CLR] to cancel searching.

4. Select the headset to pair, and then push [ENT].

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 “No Device Found” is displayed if no headsets or devices

are found.

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 A passkey or PIN code may be required to pair, depending

on the headset or device. Refer to your headset or device

instructions for details.

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 The headset or device name changes to its Bluetooth device 
address in 5 seconds.

5. Push [MENU] to return to the Main screen.

 • “ ” is displayed if the headset or device is correctly

connected.

The transceiver assists you to navigate to the selected 

destination, or follow your flight plan.

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The function works only when the transceiver

s GPS receiver is 

receiving valid GPS signals from satellites.

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Waypoint Navigation screen

The transceiver has 2 types of Waypoint Navigation 

screens, as shown below. You can change the screen type 

on the “Navigation Style” screen.

([MENU] > WPT Navigation > Settings > 

Navigation Style

).

 

Icon Area

Refer to the BASIC MANUAL for details.

 

Navigation Area

WAYPOINT NAME INDICATOR 

Displays the waypoint name.

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 “

” is displayed, when a waypoint is selected from a flight plan.

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 “

” is displayed, when the waypoint is manually 

selected.

ETE INDICATOR 

Displays the Estimated Time Enroute (ETE).

SOG INDICATOR 

Displays the Speed Over Ground (SOG).

DISTANCE INDICATOR 

Displays the distance to the destination.

RANGE INDICATOR 

(For only the Normal screen)

Displays the display range.

GPS ICON 

• Displayed when valid position data is received.

• Blinks while searching for satellites or calculating position 

data.

HEADING INDICATOR 

 (For only the Normal screen)

Displays your heading. 

DESTINATION ICON   (For only the Normal screen)

Displays the destination. 

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Selecting a waypoint

The transceiver assists you to navigate to a selected  
waypoint.
Select a waypoint to use as a destination, as shown to the 
right.

NOTE:

 

IC-A25N and IC-A25NE’s Waypoint Navigation 

features are supplemental aids to navigation only, and 
are not intended to be a substitute for primary Waypoint 
Navigation equipment.

Icon 

area

Navigation area

Normal type

CDI type

 Selecting a waypoint from the memory

1.  Push [F], and then push [ ] to display the “Direct-To 

WPT” screen.

2.  Select “Select Memory,” and then push [ENT].

• The “Group List” screen is displayed.

3.  Select a group, and then push [ENT].

• Waypoints saved in the selected group are listed.

4.  Select a waypoint, and then push [ENT].

• The “Course To” screen is displayed.*

5.  Enter the course, and then push [ENT].*

• The Waypoint Navigation screen is displayed.

 Selecting a waypoint from a flight plan

1.  Push [F], and then push [ ] to display the “Direct-To 

WPT” screen.

2.  Select “Flight Plan,” and then push [ENT].

• The “Flight Plan” screen is displayed.

3.  Select a flight plan, and then push [ENT].

Waypoints included in the selected flight plan are displayed.

4.  Select a waypoint, and then push [ENT].

• The “Course To” screen is displayed.*

5.  Enter the course, and then push [ENT].*

• The Waypoint Navigation screen is displayed.

 Selecting a waypoint near your position

1.  Push [F], and then push [ ] to display the “Direct-To 

WPT” screen.

2.  Select “Near Waypoint,” and then push [ENT].

• The transceiver searches for waypoints.

• The “Near Waypoint” screen is displayed, if waypoints are 

found.

3.  Select a waypoint, and then push [ENT].

• The “Course To” screen is displayed.*

4.  Enter the course, and then push [ENT].*

• The Waypoint Navigation screen is displayed.

 Setting a waypoint manually

1.  Push [F], and then push [ ] to display the “Direct-To 

WPT” screen.

2.  Select “Manual Entry,” and then push [ENT].

• The “Latitude” screen is displayed.

3.   Enter the latitude, and then push [ENT].

• The “Longitude” screen is displayed.

4.  Enter the longitude, and then push [ENT].

• The “Magnetic Vari” screen is displayed.

5.  Enter the magnetic variation, and then push [ENT].

• The “Course To” screen is displayed.*

6.  Enter the course, and then push [ENT].*

• The Waypoint Navigation screen is displayed.

 Selecting a waypoint from history

1.  Push [F], and then push [ ] to display the “Direct-To 

WPT” screen.

2.  Select “History,” and then push [ENT].

• The “History” screen is displayed.

3.  Select a waypoint, and then push [ENT].

• The “Course To” screen is displayed.*

4.  Enter the course, and then push [ENT].*

• The Waypoint Navigation screen is displayed.

* The course entry is required only when the CDI type Navigation 

screen is selected.

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