Icom Introduces a New Air Band Radio That's Kind to a Student Pilot's Budget
Bellevue, WA - Icom America is proud to introduce the A14, a Lithium Ion (Li-ion) powered air band
transceiver and weather report (WX) receiver. Offering plenty of the features that other Icom hand-held
radios are known for, the A14 offers all of the Icom ruggedness and reliability that the brand is
known around the world for.
“This is the perfect radio for student pilots”, says Rick Waedekin, National Sales Manager for Icom
America. “The A14 offers true Icom performance and quality for a price that a typical student’s
budget can handle”.
Icom’s “V Speed Audio” cuts through cabin noise. The A14’s 700 mW audio output, combined
with a BTL amplifier, offer outstanding volume and clarity.
The LCD screen with programmable channel names lets students quickly and visually ID who they’re
talking with. 200 Memory channels and 8 alphanumeric LCD characters per channel allow for plenty
of customized settings. A low battery indication and beep alert are also standard features.
The A14 comes with a HUGE Lithium-Ion battery pack (2000mAh) for more than 18 hours of operation.
Li-ion batteries offer several important advantages over other battery types. One of the most
important advantages is easy charging. The Li-ion battery does not suffer from “memory” issues
that can plague other battery technologies; with Li-ion, you can top-up a partially charged
battery without concern that it may adversely affect the battery.
Another important advantage of Li-ion is the superior weight-performance ratio. More power is
housed in a smaller, lighter package. The radio easily fits in a flight bag, yet is not so small
that it can’t easily be operated with just one hand. The A14 looks and feels as well as it performs.
A desktop battery charger is optional. The charger, part number BC-179, securely holds and charges
the radio, even in bumpy conditions. A “charge ready” light indicates when the battery is ready to
go. The charger may be powered by an optional cigarette lighter cable, CP-22. A “AA” backup
battery case, part number BP-261, is also optional.
The A14 meets strict military specifications (MIL STD MIL-810C/D/E/F) for ruggedness. The water
resistant construction, equivalent to IPX4, provides reliable operation in wet conditions.
Approximate “street price” of the A14 is $210. Accessory pricing is still TBD. Icom America's
headquarters are in Bellevue, Washington. www.icomamerica.com
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High-resolution, CMYK images of Icom’s A14 may be downloaded directly from
www.icomamerica.com/downloads
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