Icom IC-A16 VFH Airband Handheld Radio

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1459, 1460
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$269.00
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Overview

Icom IC-A16 VFH Air Band Handheld

Manufacturer Part Number: A16

Icom IC–A16 VHF COM Aviation Handheld

General Description

Icom IC–A16 VHF COM Aviation Handheld is the ideal flight companion for the student pilot. This radio practically pays for itself by saving pilots both engine hours and fuel during preflight communications with the tower. Users appreciate the A16’s compact, waterproof design for one hand operation for working on the flight line, using it for back up in any aircraft, or for use by ground crew. Its 2400mAh Li–ion battery lasts over 17 hours and the radio includes a nice sit in rapid charger.

Features

• Built–in Bluetooth® (IC–A16B ONLY)
• 8.33 and 25 kHz channel spacing
• 1500 mW loud audio provides clear communications
• Large capacity battery pack
• 17 hours of battery life
• Compact waterproof durable body
• LCD and key backlight
• Compatible with aviation headsets
• Auto Noise Limiter (ANL) for noise reduction
• Side Tone function
• Internal VOX capability
• 200 memory channels with names up to 8 characters
• BNC type antenna connector

Loud Audio

Air band radios are usually operated in high noise environments, so it is essential for the pilot’s radio to provide loud audio. The A16 internal speaker delivers a loud 1500mW audio output with clear sound to cut through cabin or tarmac noise.

What's In The Box?

• BP–280 battery pack
• BC–213 rapid charger
• BC–123SA AC adapter
• FA–B02AR antenna
• MB–133 belt clip
• Hand strap

About Icom

Pilots all over the world trust Icom for their air band communications. The handheld air band radio market was dominated by Icom early on, and that domination continues today. Handheld air band radios pay for themselves by allowing pilots to keep in touch with the tower and conduct other in–plane activity without running the engine. In–panel air band radios are also an Icom specialty. The latest series is easy–to–use and features rich and cutting–edge technology. For the best in air band communications, Icom remains the name pilots know and trust.

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Technical Data

 
GENERAL
Frequency range
TX: 118.000–136.99166 MHz
RX: 108.000–136.99166 MHz
RX (Weather): 161.650–163.275 MHz
Number of memory channels
200 channels
Current drain (approximate)
TX High
RX Max. audio/Stand-by

1.8 A
650 mA/65 mA typical
Antenna impedance
50 Ω (BNC type antenna connector)
Operating temperature range
–10°C to +60°C, 14°F to +140°F
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections not included)
52.2 × 111.8 × 34.1 mm,
2.1 × 4.4 × 1.3 in (with BP–280)
Weight (approximate)
257 g, 9.1 oz (with BP–280)
TRANSMITTER
Output power (at 7.2 V DC)
6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (carrier)
Audio harmonic distortion
Less than 10% (at 60% modulation)
Spurious emissions
More than 46 dB*
Frequency stability
±0.4 kHz
RECEIVER
Intermediate frequencies
46.35 MHz (1st), 450 kHz (2nd)

Sensitivity
COM: Less than 0 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N)
NAV: Less than 3 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N)
Weather: Less than –8 dBμ (at 12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold)
Less than 0 dBμ, Weather: Less than –5 dBμ
Spurious response
More than 60 dB, Weather: More than 30 dB
Ham and noise
More than 35 dB (at 30% modulation)
Audio output power
INT SP
EXT SP

1500 mW typical
More than 350 mW
(AM 8 Ω 60% modulation at 10% distortion)
External speaker connector
3 conductor 3.5 (d) mm

* Except operating frequency ±62.5 kHz in 25 kHz channel spacing. Except operating frequency ±20.825 kHz in 8.33 kHz channel spacing.
Measurements made in accordance with FCC Part 87.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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