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IC-A16 VHF COM Aviation Handheld

Loud, durable, easy to use

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. 

Features

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

General

Output power
6W typ. (PEP), 1.8W (CW)

Frequencies
TX 118.00-136.99166MHz
RX 108.00-136.99166MHz
RX (Weather) 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 9Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90, Bluetooth/backlight OFF)

Versions
Communications Only
Communications Only with Bluetooth®

 

Physical characteristics

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) 

User environment

Operating temperature range
-10°C to +60°C; -14°F to +140°F 

Supplied accessories

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

Accessories

MB-130 Chargers

Vehicle charger bracket holds rapid charger and requires CP-23L

ANT-SB Antennas

Antenna switchbox

BC-123S Chargers

AC adapter for rapid charger

BC-157S Chargers

AC adapter for gang charger

BC-214 Chargers

Six unit gang charger

BP-280 Batteries

Li-ion 7.4V 2400mAh (typical), 2280mAh (minimum) 

CP-23L Chargers

12V cigarette lighter cable

MB-96N Belt Clips

Swivel belt hanger

OPC-515L Chargers

DC power cable for
rapid charger

OPC-656 Chargers

DC power cable for gang charger

PTT SW Headsets

AV PTT switch

VS-3 Headsets

Bluetooth headset

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