Icom A25C 86 USA 6W IP57 Aviation Air-Band Radio

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Icom IC-A25C 118–136.992 MHz Airband Two-Way Radio

EhubAmerica SKU
A25C 86 USA

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  • 118-136.992 MHz
  • 6 W
  • 300 channels
  • Analog
  • IP57
$660.99

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Overview

What it is and who it is for

The Icom IC-A25C is a handheld COM-only VHF airband transceiver. It covers 118.000 to 136.992 MHz with 25 kHz and 8.33 kHz spacing, receives weather channels and stores 300 channels in 15 groups.

Transmit output is 6.0 W PEP (1.8 W carrier typical at 7.2 V DC) and the radio has a 2.3 inch LCD. It is rated IP57, weighs 340 g with the supplied BP-288 2350 mAh Li-ion battery and also accepts 11.0 V DC through its external DC jack.

  • Best for: pilots, flight schools and airport ground crews who need a COM-only handheld airband radio.
  • System fit: VHF airband 118.000 to 136.992 MHz; AM; 25 kHz and 8.33 kHz spacing; weather receive 161.650 to 163.275 MHz.
  • Important to know: transmit power is rated 6.0 W PEP, which is 1.8 W carrier typical.

Why teams choose it

Built for daily professional use

  • Ready for 8.33 kHz

    25 kHz and 8.33 kHz channel spacing.

  • External power option

    runs on 11.0 V DC through the DC jack as well as the BP-288 battery.

  • Large memory

    300 channels in 15 groups.

  • Weather ready

    IP57 rated with weather channel receive.

Compatible accessories

Works with this radio

Listed as compatible by the manufacturer or the accessory specifications. Not sure? Ask us before ordering.

Specifications

Technical specifications

Icom A25C 86 USA (IC-A25C)
General
Brand Icom
Model IC-A25C
SKU A25C 86 USA
Type VHF Air Band Transceiver
Memory Channels 300 channels / 15 groups
Channel Spacing 25 / 8.33 kHz
Type of Emission 6K00A3E, 5K60A3E, 16K0G3E (Weather)
Physical
Display 2.3-inch LCD
Dimensions (W × H × D) 58.9 × 148.4 × 31.8 mm (2.3 × 5.8 × 1.3 in)
Weight 340 g (12.0 oz with BP-288)
Waterproof Rating IP57
Power & Electrical
Battery 2350 mAh Li-Ion (BP-288)
Power Supply Requirement 7.2 V DC (BP-288), 11.0 V DC (External DC Jack)
Transmitter Output Power 6.0 W PEP / 1.8 W carrier typical (at 7.2 V DC)
Current Drain (Tx High) Less than 1.8 A
Current Drain (Rx Max audio/Stand-by) Less than 500 mA
Current Drain (Standby typical) 90 mA (GPS, Bluetooth, Light: OFF)
Antenna Impedance 50 Ω
Wireless / RF
Frequency Range (TX) 118.000–136.992 MHz
Frequency Range (RX) 118.000–136.992 MHz
Frequency Range (RX Weather) 161.650–163.275 MHz
Frequency Stability ±0.4 kHz
Receiver Sensitivity (NAV/COM, 6 dB S/N) Less than 0 dBμ
Receiver Sensitivity (WX, 12 dB SINAD) Less than -8 dBμ
Squelch Sensitivity (AM) Less than 0 dBμ
Squelch Sensitivity (FM) Less than -5 dBμ
Audio Harmonic Distortion Less than 10% (at 60% modulation)
Hum and Noise Ratio (Transmitter) More than 35 dB
Hum and Noise (Receiver) More than 35 dB (at 30% modulation)