VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER

IC-A16

8.33/25 kHz Ground to Air Radio with Class Leading 1500 mW Powerful Audio

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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 backup 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.

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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.

Other Features

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

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
Channel spacing			8.33 kHz/25 kHz
Type of emission			6K00A3E, 5K60A3E, 16K0G3E (Weather)
Power supply requirement			7.2 V DC
Current drain (approximate)	TX High		1.8 A
	RX	Stand-by	65 mA typical
	RX	Max. audio	650 mA
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
Hum and noise		More than 35 dB (at 30% modulation)
Audio output power	INT SP	1500 mW typical
Audio output power	EXT SP	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.

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications

Standard	MIL-810 G
Standard	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	514.6	I
Shock	516.6	I, IV