Icom IC-A120 VHF Airband Transceiver 200 Memory Channels LCD

The Icom IC-A120 is a panel-mount VHF airband transceiver engineered for fixed-station and vehicle-based aeronautical communications. Operating across the full civil aviation VHF band from 118.000 to 136.992 MHz with both 25 kHz and 8.33 kHz channel spacing, it delivers up to 10 W carrier output and 36 W P.E.P. on a dual-voltage 13.75 V / 27.5 V DC power supply, making it equally at home in 12 V and 24 V aircraft or ground-vehicle electrical systems. A full dot-matrix LCD with 12-character channel naming, 200 memory channels, built-in Active Noise Cancelling, and IP54 dust and water resistance address the demanding visibility, capacity, and environmental requirements of professional airside operations. Optional Bluetooth connectivity via the UT-133A unit and full PC programmability via CI-V commands extend the platform for operators who require headset flexibility and fleet-wide configuration management.

Key features & benefits

• Full Dot-Matrix LCD with 12-Character Channel Names — The full dot-matrix display delivers clear, high-density character rendering under varied lighting conditions. All 200 memory channels can be labeled with up to 12 characters, accelerating frequency identification in high-workload environments.
• Dual Voltage Operation — 13.75 V and 27.5 V DC — Native compatibility with both 12 V and 24 V DC electrical systems eliminates the need for external voltage converters, simplifying installation across a wide range of ground vehicles, fixed stations, and airside equipment.
• 25 kHz and 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing — Support for both legacy 25 kHz and modern 8.33 kHz channel spacing ensures compliance with current European and international airspace requirements without hardware modification.
• Built-In Active Noise Cancelling and Automatic Noise Limiter — Active Noise Cancelling reduces sustained ambient noise at the microphone input, while the Automatic Noise Limiter suppresses pulse-type electrical interference — together maintaining intelligible communications in loud, electrically noisy airside environments.
• Dualwatch, Priority Scan, and ON-Hook Scan — Simultaneous monitoring of a priority channel alongside a secondary channel, combined with ON-hook scan, ensures critical traffic is never missed during routine ground operations or multi-frequency monitoring tasks.
• 10 W Carrier / 36 W P.E.P. Transmitter Output — A transmitter rated at 9.0 W typical and 10.0 W maximum carrier power, with 36 W P.E.P., provides robust signal strength for reliable ground-to-air and ground-to-ground aeronautical communications.
• IP54 Dust Protection and Water Resistance — An IP54 ingress protection rating guards internal electronics against dust ingress and water splashing from any direction, supporting reliable operation in open-air vehicle installations and exposed outdoor environments.
• Optional Bluetooth Headset Connectivity — The optional UT-133A Bluetooth unit enables wireless headset operation, reducing cable clutter in cockpit-adjacent or vehicle installations and supporting side tone function with a compatible optional headset adapter.
• PC Programming and CI-V External Control — Full PC programmability streamlines multi-unit fleet configuration, while CI-V command support allows integration with external controllers and automation systems for advanced operational workflows.
• High-Power External Speaker Output — The external speaker output delivers more than 10 W into an 8 Ω load, ensuring audio remains clearly audible in high-ambient-noise environments such as flight lines, ramps, and open vehicle cabs.