IC-A16 VHF COM Aviation Handheld

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IC-A16 VHF COM Aviation Handheld

The A16 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.

Output Power:		6W typ. (PEP), 1.8W (CW)
Frequencies:		TX RX RX (Weather) 118.00-136.99166MHz 108.00-136.99166MHz 161.650-163.275MHz
Channel Spacing:		8.33kHz/25kHz
Channels:		200 with 10 memory banks
Battery Life:		2400mAh Li-ion battery, up to 17 hours Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90, Bluetooth/backlight OFF
Versions:		Communications Only Communications Only with Bluetooth®

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.

Additional Features

Bluetooth® version offers hands-free operation
Full keypad to input the channel or frequency directly
Exclusive button for 121.5MHz emergency channel
Side tone function to hear your own voice via a third party aviation headset
LCD backlight for night time operation
ANL (Auto Noise Limiter) for noise reduction
Low battery indication and beep alert
Adjustable microphone gain setting
BNC type antenna connector
IP67 waterproof
Internal VOX capability
Weather alert

Specifications

General
Frequency Coverage Tx Rx Rx (Weather)	118.000–136.99166 MHz 108.000–136.99166 MHz 161.650–163.275 MHz
Type of emission	6K00A3E, 5K60A3E, 16K0G3E (Weather)
Channel spacing	8.33 kHz/25 kHz
No. of memory channels	200 channels
Antenna impedance	50Ω (BNC type antenna connector)
Power supply requirement	7.2 V DC
Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) Tx High Rx Max. audio Rx Stand-by	185 A 650 mA 65 mA typical
Operating Temperature Range	-10°C to +60°C; -14°F to +140°F
Dimensions (W×H×D)	52.2 × 111.8 × 34.1 mm, 2.1 × 4.4 × 1.3 in (with BP-280)
Weight (approx.)	257 g, 9.1 oz (with BP-280)

Transmitter
Output power (at 7.2 V DC)	6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (carrier)
Frequency stability	±0.4 kHz
Audio harmonic distortion	Less than 10% (at 60% modulation)
Spurious emissions	More than 46 dB*

Receiver
Intermediate frequency 1st 2nd	46.35 MHz 450 kHz
Sensitivity (typ) COM (at 6dB S/N) NAV (at 6dB S/N) Weather (at 12dB SINAD)	Less than 0 dBμ Less than 3 dBμ Less than –8 dBμ
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold)	Less than 0 dBμ, Weather: Less than –5 dBμ
Hum and noise	More than 35 dB (at 30% modulation)
Spurious response	More than 60 dB, Weather: More than 30 dB
Audio output power Internal speaker External speaker	1500 mW typical More than 350 mW (AM 8 Ω 60% modulation at 10% distortion)
Ext. 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.

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating

Standard	MIL 810F
Standard	Method	Proc.
Low Pressure	500.5	I, II
High Temp.	501.5	I, II
Low Temp.	502.5	I, II
Temp. Shock	503.5	I - C
Solar Radiation	505.5	I
Rain	506.5	I, III
Humidity	507.5	II
Salt Fog	509.5	—
Dust Blowing	510.5	I
Immersion	512.5	I
Vibration	514.6	I
Shock	516.6	I, IV

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.

Ingress Protection Standard
Dust and Water	IP67/IP54

Supplied Accessories

Battery pack, BP-280
Battery charger, BC-213
AC Adapter, BC-23SA
Antenna, FA-B02AR
Belt clip, MB-133
Handstrap

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