A16 Entry Level Air Band Handheld Radio

8.33/25 kHz Ground to Air Radio with Class Leading 1500 mW Powerful Audio

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.

Features:

8.33 kHz and 25 kHz Channel Spacing
1500 mW Loud Audio Provides Clear Communications
6 W (PEP) /1.8 W (Carrier) RF Output Power
Built-in Bluetooth® for Hands-Free Operation*
*Bluetooth operation depends on the transceiver version.
Large Capacity Battery Pack Provides 17 hours* of Long Battery Life
*With BP-280. Typical operation with TX : RX : Standby = 5:5:90. (Bluetooth OFF, backlight OFF)
Compact, Waterproof, Durable Body (IP67/54 and MIL-STD-810-G)
LCD and Key Backlight for Night-Time Operation
Compatible* with Third-Party Aviation Headsets
*Optional headset adapter, OPC-2401 required.
Auto Noise Limiter (ANL) for noise reduction
Side Tone function
Internal VOX capability
200 memory channels with names up to 8 characters
BNC type antenna connector

Specifications:

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: –10ËšC to +60ËšC, 14ËšF to +140ËšF
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)

Brochure (pdf)

Icom A16 Entry Level Air Band Handheld Radio [A16 61]