Introducing the ICS Plus

The rcs Plus provides a host of features and

capabilities in a single panel-mounted unit.
You have the satisfaction of owning the most
advanced integrated, communication/naviga
tion radio designed exclusively for sport and
general aviation aircraft.
The rcs Plus is FCC Type approved and com
plies with Part 15 subpart C of FCC Rules.
Units are manufactured to strict quality
standards, equaling and exceeding FAA
requirements.
This booklet will introduce you to the power
ful feature of the rcs Plus, listing the capabili
ties and specifications. Some operations will
be illustrated step-by-step, To get the most
out of your new rcs Plus radio, please take
time to read this owner's manual. This unit
offers many features not found in any previ
ously produced NAV/COM.

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Wag-Aero Limited Warranty
Wag,Aero warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for
three years from the date of purchase. Any unit that fails during the warranty period will,
at Wag-Aero's option, be rcpail'cd or replaced at no charge to the customcr provided it is
rcturned to Wag-Aero, 1216 NOli.h Road, Lyons, WI 53148. Unit must be properly packed
and insured, freight prepaid, with proof of date of purchase, and a description of the
malfunction.
'T'his warranty does not apply to Wag-Aero product that has failed due to improper
stallation, operation outside the specified voltage, misuse, or accident, nor does it apply
.oJ products which have been repaired or altered outside the Wag-Aero factory unless
authorized in writing by Wag-Aero.
This warranty does not include incidental or consequential damages and Wag-Aero
disclaims any liability for any such damages. All implied warranties, if any, al'e limited in
duration to the above stated three year wan' anty period. Some stales and pl'Ovinces do not
allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, therefore, the
above limitations may not apply to you. The completion and return of the enclosed
registration form is a condition precedent to the warranty coverage. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights which may val'y from state to state and province to province.
This warranty is limited only to the original purchaser of the unit.
Complete the following information for your records
Owner Equipment
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To Our Customer
Thank you for choosing the ICS Plus.
Throughout the development of this fine
product, we have been primarily concerned
with creating a unit that offers the best
possible value for your money. Selection of
features, ease of use, superior performance
and outstanding reliability were the bench
marks upon which all important design
decisions were made. We feel proud of the
ICS Plus and your satisfaction is very impor
tant to us. To this end, we welcome any
comments or suggestions that you might
have in regard to this equipment.
It is important that you complete the
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM and
return it as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Integrated Communications Systems
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................... ................ ....... ............ 2
LCD Display & Information Management ............ .4
ICSPlus Internal Battery ... .. ........ .. ................... ........ 11
ICSPlus Face Plate ... ..... ... ......... ... .. ..... ........... 12 & 13
Description & Functions of Controls ... .......... ....... 14
SquelchNol. Control, COM ... ......... ...... ....... ...... .. 14
On/Off Switch, Display Backlight.. ..... .... ....... ...... 14
Channel Memory Control, COM ... ...... ...... ........... 14
COM Frequency Selector Knobs .......................... 15
A/B COM Selector Button ........................ .. ........ . 15
VOX, Voice Activated Intercom ..... .. .. ........ .. ...... . 15
Thumb Screw ............... .............. .. ............... .. .. .. .... 15
Squelch/NAV J.D. Volume .............. ................. ... 16
OBS .... ... .. ................................ .. ............ .. ............. 16
Channel Memory Control, NAV .... ....... .... ........ ... 16
NA V Frequency Selector Knobs ................. ........ . 17
AlB NA V Selector Button .................................... 17
VOR, Calibration Adjustment ............................ .. 17
Notice, Flight Manual Supplement.. ..................... 17
Wiring Diagram ... . , ......... ................ .. .................... 18
Installation ...................................................... ...... 19
Antenna Installation ............ :.. .............................. . 20
Specifications ... .. ............ .. ..................................... 21
Warranty Information .... .. ................ ..... ............... . 23
LCD Display and
Information Management
A I 1 R X 1 2 3, 4 5
B 9 1 1 8, lOt 0 B S 0 2 0 - - -
VOLT JAO 1 0 8, 1 0
~ ~ ~ I SIG :----,BORXl17. 95
Example 1
COM: The radio is receiving 123.45 indi
cated by "RX" (Receiving Frequency). The
numeral 1, to the right of A, indicates 123.45
is the first frequency in the "A" COM
memory. 118.10 is the ninth frequency in
the "B" COM memory and is standing by.
Voltage to the radio is good, indicated by the
five bars. If the aircraft electrical system
fails, the internal battery will automatically
take over ("Volt" will be replaced "'Ivith
"Batt",) The COM signal strengtl: is good (5
bars). However, NAV signal strength is poor
(1 bar).
NAV: OBS (Ornni Bearing Selector) is set on
the 020 radial. The four dashed lines indi
cate no signal. 108.10 is the 10th frequency
standing by on the "A" NAV. The "B" NAV
will receive 117.95 when the signal improves.
Specifications
General
Weight (including tray): .................... 7.76Ibs.
Width: ..................................................... 6.25"
Height: ...................................................... 3.0"
Depth: ........................................................ 9.6"
LCD Display Size: .............................. 3"x .94"
Operating Temp. Range: .......... -30 to +50C
Altitude: .......................................... 20,000 Ft.
Power Supply: .............. 13.75V to 27.85V DC
, 5 Amp Max. Fuse
Transmitter
Frequency Range:118-136.975 MHz, 760 CH
Frequency Tolerance: ................ + or - 0.003%
Power Output: ................... 8 watts (nominal)
Modulation: ........... Over 85% less than 100%
Spurious: .................................... Below 60 dB
Receiver
Frequency Range:118-136.975 MHz, 760 CH
Frequency Tolerance: ................ + or - 0.003%
Spurious Image Rejection: ........... Over 60 dB
Sensitivity: ................. Less than 21lV Typical
NAVSection
Frequency Range:108-117.975 MHz, 200 CH
VOR Accuracy: ................................... + or - 3
LOC Accuracy: .......................... + ur ~ 0.031 %
Audio Output: ..... Over 350 mW iEto 8 Ohms
Glideslope Receiver
Frequency Range:329.15-335.00 MHz, 40 CH
Glideslope Accuracy: ................. + or - 0.003%
Installation, Antenna(s)
Antenna lead in coaxial cables are to be
soldered directly to the shielded fittings
attached to the mounting tray, using stan
dard ?vionics procedures.
The ICS Plus radio is d e s i ~ e d to use standard
VHF transmitting and receiving antennas.
Antennas are to be installed in the normal
positions as recommended by the airframe
manufacturer. Antenna location is impor
tant to prevent inadvertent feedback. Using
other than an approved aircraft antenna can
internally damage this unit.
AI 1 1 2 3. 4 5 '1111111111
B 9 R X 1 1 8. 1 0 0 B S 0 2 0 F 0 0 0
VOLT AO 108.10
~ ~ ~ I S I G ===== B 0 R X 1 1 6. 5 0
Example 2
COM: "AlB" (Flip/Flop) button pressed to ''13''
COM 11B.10.
NAV: The NA V Frequency select knobs were
used to change the "B" NAV to 116.50. The
signal strength is good (5 bars). The aircraft
position is indicated 2 ways.
1. FOOD indicates the aircraft is from the
VOR on the 360 radial.
2. The 10 bars indicate the intended
course, 020 radial, is to the right (full
scale is 10)

VOLT AO 108.10
===== BORXl16. 50
Example 3
COM: "B" COM frequency changed to 136.00
with frequency select knobs. The "B" COM
channel, #9, is now blinking. Pushing the
"CHIMEMO" switch will stop the blinking,
indicating the new frequency is now memo
rized in the "B" COM channel 9 position.
NAV: The OBS is changed to the 005 radial.
The 5 bars indicate the intended course is 5
to the right of the aircraft position.
Installation
Your ICS Plus purchase has the best
value/performance available in an aircraft
mounted Integrated NAV/COMlIniercom
system. Installation is straight forward.
This will keep the installation costs down.
With the ICS Plus'S pre-wired mounting tray,
individually marked leads, and compact size,
it is about as simple as you can get.
Consult with your mechanic for proper
installation in your model aircraft and com
pliance with the appropriate FAA regula
tions.
Your ICS Plus comes with 2 mounting
brackets. They may be cut short if not
needed for additional avionics in your air
craft. If your aircraft has a false panel, as do
some Cessna models, the brackets will not be
needed. If your panel does not have mount
ing angles on the back, these brackets can be
installed on the back of your panel. If your
panel is designed for flush mounted avionics,
use these brackets to extend the mounting
tray 1/2" aft of your panel so the radio face
plate will be flush to the front of your panel.
Connect the pre-wired tray as per the wiring
diagram.
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ICS WIRING DIAGRAM
FUSE: 5 AMP Max. yellow ....
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X + 13.75 +'Z1.5 DC
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OUTPUT: sn,0,5W
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9 1 3 6. o 0 o B S 0 0 0 F 0 0 0
VOLT A 0 1 0 8. 1 0
S I G B 0 R X 1 1 6. 5 0
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Example 4
COM: The "AlB" button was pressed back to
the "A" COM. Then the "CHIMEMO" switch
was rotated clockwise one detent, selecting
channel 2. The frequency, 119.00 was previ
ously memorized.
NAV: The OES is changed to the 360
0
radial.
The 2 bars indicate an on course condition.
CODE:
(G) = Ground
P, M, H =Wire Identilication Tag
P.T.T. = Push To Talk
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Not Used "\ 1
22
23
A12TXl19.00 11111
B 9 1 3 6. 0 0 0 B S 0 0 0 T 3 5 5
VOLT AO 108,10
; ~ ~ I POW.. B 0 R X 1 1 6, 5 0
Example 5
COM: The pilot is now transmitting on "A"
COM. When the mike is keyed or the press
to talk button (PTI'-l or PTT-2) is used, 2
things happen to the display information.
1. "RX" changes to "TX" (Transmitting
frequency)
2. "SIG" changes to "POW", the 5 bars
indicate a strong transmission.
NAV: The aircraft is now south of the VOR
on the 175
0
radial. However, the intended
course is left 50 on the 180
0
R to the VOR.
frequency with NAV frequency selector
knobs (11). This will cause the position
number to blink on and off. Fourth, push the
"CHIMEMO" knob. This will memorize the
selected frequency and stop the blinking.
11. NAV Frequency Selector Knobs:
A concentric knob. The larger, outer
knob controls 1 MHz digits. The smaller,
inner knob controls KHz from 00 to 95.
12. AlB NAV Selector Button (FlipIFlop):
Pushing this button will allow selection
of either NAV "A" or NAV "B".
13. VOR Calibration Adjustmellt:
This control is accessed with a Phillips
screwdriver, and allows the VOR display to
be adjusted as necessary to meet FAR part
91 specifications. The VOR display has been
factory set and should not require further
adjustment.
NOTICE:
This pilot's operating handbook also serves
as the flight manual supplement for the
aircraft in which the ICS Plus is installed.
This flight manual supplement should re
main in the aircraft during flight.
7. Thumb Screw:
Turn counter-clockwise to remove radio
from tray, turn clockwise to secure radio into
tray.
8. SquelchlNAV I.D. Volume:
A concentric knob. The larger, outer
knob controls NAV LD. volume. The
smaller, inner knob controls NAV squelch.
Turned counter-clockwise into the detent
(dots aligned). Allows automatic squelch
'j
control. Turned clockwise out of detent
allows manual control of squelch. Pulling
the knob to its outer position filters out the
NAV LD. signal
9. OBS (Omni Bearing Selector):
Rotating the knob, either direction,
selects the omni bearing of your choice.
Pushing the control will switch the to/from
indication on the display.
10. Channel Memory Control, NAV:
Rotating the knob either direction
allows selection of anyone of the 10 frequen
cies stored in either the "A" or "B" Nav
Memory. To store a frequency, fi-'st select
NAV "A" or "B" with the "AlB" switch (12).
"RX" (Receiving Frequency) will appear to
the right of channel "A" or "B". Second,
rotate the "CHIMEMO" knob (on the RH or
NAV side of the radio) until the desired
position is displayed, (1 thru 0 [10]) between
"A" or "B" and "RX". Third, select desired
A 2 R X 1 1 9. o 0 II .. 11 .. 1111
1
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B 9 1 3 6. 00
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' LOC GP
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VOLT AORX108. 1 0
COM
NAV
S I G ----
----
B 0 1 1 7. 9 5
Example 6
COM: The transmission is completed and
the radio has returned to the receiving mode.
NAV: The NAV "AlB" switch was pressed,
returning the receiver to "A" NAV. The
localizer frequency of 108.1 0 was previously
memorized in the 10th position of "A" NAV.
Selecting a localizer frequency changes the
display information in 3 ways:
1. "LOC" now replaces "OBS"
2. "GP" (Glide path) replaces "TIF" and
radial indication.
3. Glide path bar deviation indicator
appears.
The localizer bars are indicating the desired
course is full scale to the left and ;-he aircraft
is full scale below the glidepath.
11 7.95 is standing by on channell 0 of "B"
NAV.
A
B
COM
NAV
2 R X 1 1 9. o 0
9 1 3 6. o 0
VOLT
SIG
----
----
-- - '----
111111
L 0 C GP
A 0 R X 1 0 8. 1 0
B 0 1 1 7. 9 5
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Example 7
COM: Unchanged except the ''VOLT'' indica
tor is showing reduced voltage.
NAV: The aircraft is intercepting the
localizer from the right and the glide path,
both show half scale deviation.
A12RX119.00 1'1
B 9 1 3 6. 0 0 L 0 C G P
VOL T A 0 R X 1 0 8. 1 0
===== SIG BO 117. 95
Example 8
COM: Unchanged
NAV: Aircraft on localizer and glide slope.
(1 thru 0 [10]), between "A" or "B" and "RX".
Third, select desired frequency COM
frequency selector knobs (4). will cause
the position number to blink on and off.
Fourth, push the "CHIMEMO" knob. This
will memorize the selected frequency and
stop the blinking.
4. COM Frequency Selector Knobs:
A concentric knob, the larger, outer
knob controls 1 MHz digits. The smaller,
inner knob controls KHz from 000 to 975.
With the inner knob pushed in, you may
select frequencies in 100 KHz increments.
With the inner knob pulled to its outer posi
tion, you may select frequencies in 25 KHz
increments. NOTE: The third KHz digit is
not displayed, i.e. 125.975 is displayed as
125.97. The frequency changed will be the
active frequency as indicated by
5. AlB COM Selector Button:
Pushing this button will allow selection
of either COM A or COM B.
6. VOx, Voice Activated Intercom
This control is accessed with a Phillips
screwdriver, and allows adjustment of the
voice activated intercom. Turning clockwise
requires a louder voice to activate. Turning
counter-clockwise requires a softer voice to
activate. The volume level is not adjustable.
Description and FUllctions
of Controls
Caution: To avoid electrical surges that
could damage your radio, turn on all avionics
after engine start up.
1. SquelchIVolume Control, COM:
A concentric knob, the larger, outer
knob controls volume. The smaller, inner
"\
knob controls squelch. Turned counter
I
clockwise into the detent (dots aligned)
allows automatic squelch control. Turned
clockwise out of the detent allows manual
control of squelch.
2. On/Off Switch, Display Backlight:
Pushing the button in turns the radio
on. Pushing the button again will release
the button to the outer position, hlrning the
radio off. Rotating the button will
increase the brightness of the LCD display
backlight. Counter-clockwise rotation de
creases the display backlight brightness.
3. Channel Memory Control, COM:
Rotating the knob, either direction,
allows selection of 10 frequencies stored in
either the "A" or "B" COM memory. To store
a frequency, first select COM "A" or "B" with
the "AlB" switch (5). "RX" (receiving fre
quency) will appear to the right of the chan
nel A or B. Second, rotate the "CHIMEMO"
knob until the desired position is displayed,
ICSPlus Rear Panel
TRAY PIN
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CONNECTOR
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ANT. v
AUX (Auxiliary):
Serial Number

/7'1 NAV 0 GP
'-..) ANT. ANT.
This allows auxiliary input (tape deck, radio
music, etc.) to be heard over the aircraft
speaker or headsets. When the ICS Plus radio
is used to communicate, the AUX input is
automatically disconnected until 20 seconds
after communication is discontinued. --/ /J . ,
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CHG (Charge Internal Battery,).(.?, y :.t.:..c:.e: c.(' t-<-jtCA.zr/
Connect the supplied battery charger here to
recharge the internal battery. A completely
depleted battery will require about 8 hours
to recharge. A completely charged battery
will supply about 8 hours of receiving time or
about 1 hour of transmitting. The internal
battery win automatically be charged by
your aircraft's charging system only if the
radio is on during flight. If installation is
allowed to sit idle for long periods, it is advis
able to again pre-charge to assure a fully
charged emergency power source. If the
internal battery ever needs replacement,
replace only with Wag-Aero Part No. C-313
200. Replacement should be accomplished
only by a knowledgeable technician.
CD SquelchNolume Control,
COM
(2) On/Off Switch
Display Backlight ConU'ol
@ Channel Memory Contro
COM
@ COM Frequency
@ AlB COM Selector Button (Flip/Flop)
Voice Activated Intercom Sensitivity Adjustment
(j) Thumb Screw{furn Counter-clockwise
To remove radio from tray
@ Squelch/NA V I.D. Volume
Omni Bearing Selector
@ Channel Memory Control,
NAV
@NAV Frequency Selection
Knobs
@AIB NAV Selector Button (Flip/Flop)
VOR Calibration Adjustment