VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
IC-A16
8.33/25 kHz Ground to Air Radio with Class Leading 1500 mW Powerful Audio
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D -E and -F.
Applicable IP Rating
Ingress Protection Standard |
Dust and Water |
IP67/IP54 |
Supplied Accessories
- BP-280 battery pack
- BC-213 rapid charger
- BC-242 AC adapter
- FA-B02AR antenna
- MB-133 belt clip
- Hand strap
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.