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Icom A16 / A16B VHF COM Air Band Transceiver
Overview
| The A16 and the A16B are built tough and rugged like all Icom radios. It is the smallest radio with the loudest audio on the market, featuring 1500 mW of powerful clear audio. Packed with 6 watts of power for longer range, the A16 is also waterproof to IP67 standards. The A16 is the ideal flight companion for the student pilot, for ground crew with one hand operation on the flight line, or as a back up in your ditch bag. Its 2400mAh Li-ion battery lasts over 17 hours, and the radio includes a sit-in rapid charger. |
Features
- Optional Bluetooth
- 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
- 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing
- Internal VOX capability
- Weather alert
- 1500 mW loud audio provides clear communication
- 6 W (PEP)/ 1.8 W (carrier) RF output power
- Larger capacity battery pack provides 17 hours* of long battery life
- * With BP-280 (P/N:11-17238). Typical operation with TX: RX: Standby = 5:5:90 (Bluetooth* OFF, backlight OFF)*
Specifications
| Frequency Coverage Tx Rx Rx (Weather) | 118.000°C 136.99166 MHz 108.000°C 136.99166 MHz 161.650°C 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 | 50 (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 (WxHxD) | 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) |
| 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* |
| Intermediate frequency 1st 2nd | 46.35 MHz 450 kHz |
| Sensitivity (typ) COM (at 6dB) NAV (at 6dB) Weather (at 12dB) | Less than 0 dB Less than 3 dB Less than ¨C8 dB |
| Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) | Less than 0 dB, Weather: Less than ¨5 dB |
| 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¸ 60% modulation at 10% distortion) |
| Ext. speaker connector | 3 conductor 3.5 (d) mm |
In The Box
- IC-A16 VHF Air Band Transceiver
- BP-280 battery pack
- BC-213 rapid charger
- BC-123SA AC adapter
- FA-B02AR antenna
- MB-133 belt clip
- Hand strap
Reviews
Perfect radio for base operation need ! fast delivery and a lot of accessories to choose from
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Good product! Works well, as expected!
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Working well so far. Used as a portable radio for airport inspections.
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fast shipping, great product
Works as advertised, was surprised at the compact size! Only half the size of my old Icom and half the wieght.
Perfect for what I use it for. Had great experience with ICOM radios.
I am very happy with this radio. It’s very well made, compact, and very reasonably priced. Nice handheld radio.
I like the size and power that this product brings. I use it when working around our airport as well as when I am visiting various Fly-ins.
Just received the unit and unboxed, very well built, rugged and looks like it should last many years. Am always impressed with ICOM products, rock solid. You just dont see work like this anymore. Working with Aircraft Spruce was a pleasure as always, courteous, responsive and right on top of the order. Well done.
Q&A
Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
The A16 has a very specific headset adapter OPC-2401, so the same headset adapter will not work. Our part number for the headset adapter is 11-17397. Per the manual the A16 is capable of connecting via bluetooth, if the headset has that capability.
Per Icom: Transmit output power for the Icom A16 is 6.0 W.
Yes, ICOM A16 has a cigarette plug charging option PN# CP-23L, our part # 11-18551 (see accessories).
Per Icom, you are able to use this in Canada, however, there is no certification number as it is a handheld radio.
Per the specifications, you can store up to 200 frequencies.
Yes, part # 11-17236 does have side tone via using a third party aviation headset.
Yes, you can connect to 220v.
That would be this one, the Icom A16.
Yes, this can be paired to all Bluetooth capable devices.
Per the installation manual, you can pair a maximum of 4 Bluetooth headsets to the transceiver.
