ICOM IC-A16E Air Band Radio

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ICOM IC-A16E Air Band Radio



8.33/25 kHz Ground to Air Radio with Class Leading 1500 mW Powerful AudioVHF Air Band Transceiver - IC-A16E

  • 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing
  • 1500 mW loud audio provides clear communications
  • 6 W (PEP) /1.8 W (carrier) RF output power
  • Built-in Bluetooth® for Hands-Free Operation*
    * Bluetooth operation depending on the transceiver version.
  • Large capacity battery pack provides 17 hours* of long battery life
    * With BP-280. Typical operation with
  • TX : RX : Standby = 5:5:90. (Bluetooth OFF, backlight OFF)
  • Compact, waterproof durable body 
    (IP67/54 and MIL-STD-810-G)
  • LCD and key backlight for night time operation
  • Compatible* with third-party aviation headsets
    * Optional headset adapter OPC-2401 required.
  • And More
    • Auto Noise Limiter (ANL) for noise reduction 
    • Side Tone function  
    • Internal VOX capability 
    • 200 memory channels with 8 character names
    • BNC type antenna connector

VHF Air Band Transceiver - IC-A16E - Features

Specifications
 

General
Frequency range TX/RX : 118.000–136.992 MHz
Number of memory channels 200 channels
Channel spacing 8.33 kHz/25 kHz
Type of emission 6K80A3E, 5K00A3E
Power supply requirement 7.2 V DC
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 –20°C to +55°C
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections not included)
52.2 × 111.8 × 34.1 mm (with BP-280)
Weight (approximate) 257 g (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 85% + 3 dB modulation)
Harmonics spurious emissions Less than –36 dBm
(Except for operating frequency ±1 MHz.)
Frequency stability ±1 ppm
Receiver
Intermediate frequencies 46.35 MHz (1st), 450 kHz (2nd)
Sensitivity Less than 0 dBμ (at 12 dB SINAD with CCITT)
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) Less than 0 dBμ
Spurious response More than 70 dB
Ham and noise More than 40 dB (at 90% 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

Measurements made in accordance with EN300 676-2.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

IC-A16E  - VHF Air Band Transceiver

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
 

Standard MIL 810G
Method Procedure
Low Pressure 500.5 I, II
High Temperature 501.5 I, II
Low Temperature 502.5 I, II
Temperature Shock 503.5 I–C
Solar Radiation 505.5 I
Rain Blowing/Drip 506.5 I, III
Humidity 507.5 II
Salt Fog 509.5 -
Dust Blowing 510.5 I
Immersion 512.5 I
Vibration 514.5 I
Shock 516.5 I, IV
Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.
 
Ingress Protection Standard
Dust and Water IP67/54  

 

Options
 

BATTERY PACKS
BP-278 Rechargeable Li-ion 7.2 V
             1190 mAh (typ.), 1130 mAh (min.).
BP-279 Rechargeable Li-ion 7.2 V
             1570 mAh (typ.), 1485 mAh (min.).
BP-280 Rechargeable Li-ion 7.2 V
             2400 mAh(typ.), 2280 mAh (min.).
IC-A16E - Battery Pack - VHF Air Band Transceiver
   
DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-213 Charges the BP-278, BP-279 or BP-280.
BC-123SE/SUK/SV* AC adapter.
* SE for Europe, SUK for UK, SV for Australia.
IC-A16E - Desktop Charger - VHF Air Band Transceiver
   

MULTI-CHARGER 
BC-214* Charges up to six transceivers
and/or batteries at the same time.
BC-157S AC adapter.
* The AD-130 charger adapter is supplied with the
BC-214, depending on the charger version.

IC-A16E - Multi Charger - VHF Air Band Transceiver
   
VEHICLE CHARGER CABLE
CP-23L For use with the BC-213.
IC-A16E - Vehicle Charger - VHF Air Band Transceiver
DC POWER CABLES
OPC-515L For use with the BC-213.
OPC-656 For use with the BC-214.
IC-A16E - DC Power Cable - VHF Air Band Transceiver
   
CHARGER BRACKET
MB-130 For use with the BC-213.
IC-A16E - Charger Bracket - VHF Air Band Transceiver
SPEAKER MICROPHONE
HM-240 Waterproof
IC-A16E - Speaker Micropfone - VHF Air Band Transceiver
   
Bluetooth® HEADSET
VS-3 With side tone function when connected to transceiver.
IC-A16E - Bluetooth Headset - VHF Air Band Transceiver
HEADSET ADAPTER
OPC-2401
IC-A16E - Headset Adapter - VHF Air Band Transceiver
   
BELT CLIP
MB-133
Same as supplied.
IC-A16E - Belt Clip - VHF Air Band Transceiver
BELT HANGERS
MB-96N Swivel type.
MB-96F Fixed type.
MB-96FL Longer type.
IC-A16E - Belt Hungers - VHF Air Band Transceiver
   
ANTENNA
FA-B02AR
Same as supplied.
SOFTWARE AND CABLE
CS-A16 Programming software for Windows® PC.
OPC-478UC USB type radio programming cable.

VHF Air Band Transceiver - Icom - IC-A16E - Portable