Icom IC-A16E Ground to Air Radio

Beware of other shops who may supply a different version this radio without the specific New Zealand requirements.

All our radios are approved for use by CAA and Radio Spectrum Management with the R-NZ approval marking visible on each unit. Only radios which are sourced through the correct New Zealand channels have this marking.

Strict penalties apply for using radios which are not approved for use in New Zealand. 8.33/25 kHz Ground to Air Radio with Class Leading 1500mW Powerful Audio

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 - depending on 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

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

Internal VOX capability

Side Tone function

200 memory channels with 8 character names

BNC type antenna connector

Bluetooth® connection has not been tested for all Bluetooth® compatible devices with this product. This does not guarantee that all devices will work with this product.

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 –10˚C to 60˚C, 14˚F to 140˚F
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)
Output power (at 7.2 V DC) 6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (carrier)
Audio harmonic distortion Less than 10% (at 60% modulation)
Spurious emissions More than 46 dB
Frequency stability ±0.4 kHz
Intermediate frequencies
46.35 MHz (1st), 450 kHz (2nd)

Sensitivity COM: Less than 0 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N)
NAV: Less than 3 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N)
Weather: Less than –8 dBμ (at 12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) Less than 0 dBμ,
Weather: Less than –5 dBμ
Spurious response More than 60 dB,
Weather: More than 30 dB
Ham and noise More than 35 dB (at 30% modulation)
Audio output power INT SP 1500 mW typical
EXT SP More than 350 mW
(AM 8 Ω 60% modulation at 10% distortion)
External speaker connector 3 conductor 3.5 (d) mm

What's in the box?

- BP-280 Battery Pack
- BC-213 Rapid Charger
- BC-123 SV AC Adapter for BC-213
- FA-B02AR Antenna
- MB-133 Belt Clip
- Hand Strap