English | Español | Português
Icom America - 2 way radios

A16

VHF COM Aviation Handheld

Specifications

Specifications

General
Frequency Coverage
Tx
Rx
Rx (Weather)

118.000–136.99166 MHz
108.000–136.99166 MHz
161.650–163.275 MHz
Type of emission 6K00A3E, 5K60A3E, 16K0G3E (Weather)
Channel spacing 8.33 kHz/25 kHz
No. of memory channels 200 channels
Antenna impedance 50Ω (BNC type antenna connector)
Power supply requirement 7.2 V DC
Current drain (at 7.2 V DC)
Tx High
Rx Max. audio
Rx Stand-by
 
185 A
650 mA
65 mA typical
Operating Temperature Range -10°C to +60°C; -14°F to +140°F
Dimensions (W×H×D) 52.2 × 111.8 × 34.1 mm,
2.1 × 4.4 × 1.3 in (with BP-280)
Weight (approx.) 257 g, 9.1 oz (with BP-280)
Transmitter
Output power (at 7.2 V DC) 6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (carrier)
Frequency stability ±0.4 kHz
Audio harmonic distortion Less than 10% (at 60% modulation)
Spurious emissions More than 46 dB*
Receiver
Intermediate frequency
1st
2nd
 
46.35 MHz
450 kHz
Sensitivity (typ)
COM (at 6dB S/N)
NAV (at 6dB S/N)
Weather (at 12dB SINAD)
 
Less than 0 dBμ
Less than 3 dBμ
Less than –8 dBμ
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) Less than 0 dBμ, Weather: Less than –5 dBμ
Hum and noise More than 35 dB (at 30% modulation)
Spurious response More than 60 dB, Weather: More than 30 dB
Audio output power
Internal speaker
External speaker

1500 mW typical
More than 350 mW
(AM 8 Ω 60% modulation at 10% distortion)
Ext. 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. 
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating

Standard

MIL 810F
Method Proc.
Low Pressure 500.5 I, II
High Temp. 501.5 I, II
Low Temp. 502.5 I, II
Temp. Shock 503.5 I - C
Solar Radiation 505.5 I
Rain 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.

Ingress Protection Standard
Dust and Water IP67/IP54

Supplied Accessories

  • Battery pack, BP-280
  • Battery charger, BC-213
  • AC Adapter, BC-123SA
  • Antenna, FA-B02AR
  • Belt clip, MB-133
  • Handstrap

 

View our blog