{"product_id":"icom-ic-a16e-vhf-airband-handheld-transceiver","title":"Icom IC-A16E Ground to Air Radio","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Icom IC-A16E is a handheld ground-to-air radio designed primarily for aviation communication. It operates on the airband (118-136 MHz) and is known for its robust, waterproof, and durable design, making it suitable for use in challenging environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radio features 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing, offering flexibility in communication. It also has a long battery life, clear audio, and is equipped with essential functions such as a 200 memory channel capacity, emergency button, and programmable keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC-A16E is widely used by pilots, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Beware of other shops who may supply a different version this radio without the specific New Zealand requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**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.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Strict penalties apply for using radios which are not approved for use in New Zealand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"catch_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e8.33\/25 kHz Ground to Air Radio with Class Leading 1500mW Powerful Audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1500 mW loud audio provides clear communications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"headline3 title mb2\"\u003e6 W (PEP) \/1.8 W (Carrier) RF Output Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in Bluetooth® for Hands-Free Operation - *depending on version\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"headline3 title mb0\"\u003eLarge Capacity Battery Pack Provides 17 hours* of Long Battery Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* With BP-280. Typical operation with\u003cbr\u003eTX : RX : Standby = 5:5:90. (Bluetooth OFF, backlight OFF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, waterproof durable body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"headline3 title\"\u003eLCD and Key Backlight for Night Time Operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"headline3 title mb0\"\u003eCompatible* with Third-Party Aviation Headsets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Optional headset adapter OPC-2401 required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto Noise Limiter (ANL) for noise reduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal VOX capability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide Tone function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 memory channels with 8 character names\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBNC type antenna connector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_cont\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBluetooth® 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency range TX: 118.000–136.99166 MHz\u003cbr\u003eRX: 108.000–136.99166 MHz\u003cbr\u003eRX (Weather): 161.650–163.275 MHz\u003cbr\u003eNumber of memory channels 200 channels\u003cbr\u003eChannel spacing 8.33 kHz\/25 kHz\u003cbr\u003eType of emission 6K00A3E, 5K60A3E, 16K0G3E (Weather)\u003cbr\u003ePower supply requirement 7.2 V DC\u003cbr\u003eCurrent drain (approximate) TX High 1.8 A\u003cbr\u003eRx Stand-by 65 mA typical\u003cbr\u003eMax. audio 650 mA\u003cbr\u003eAntenna impedance 50 Ω (BNC type antenna connector)\u003cbr\u003eOperating temperature range –10˚C to +60˚C, 14˚F to +140˚F\u003cbr\u003eDimensions (W×H×D)\u003cbr\u003e(Projections not included) 52.2 × 111.8 × 34.1 mm,\u003cbr\u003e2.1 × 4.4 × 1.3 in (with BP-280)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (approximate) 257 g, 9.1 oz (with BP-280)\u003cbr\u003eOutput power (at 7.2 V DC) 6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (carrier)\u003cbr\u003eAudio harmonic distortion Less than 10% (at 60% modulation)\u003cbr\u003eSpurious emissions More than 46 dB*\u003cbr\u003eFrequency stability ±0.4 kHz\u003cbr\u003eIntermediate frequencies \u003cbr\u003e46.35 MHz (1st), 450 kHz (2nd)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitivity COM: Less than 0 dBμ (at 6 dB S\/N)\u003cbr\u003eNAV: Less than 3 dBμ (at 6 dB S\/N)\u003cbr\u003eWeather: Less than –8 dBμ (at 12 dB SINAD)\u003cbr\u003eSquelch sensitivity (Threshold) Less than 0 dBμ, \u003cbr\u003eWeather: Less than –5 dBμ\u003cbr\u003eSpurious response More than 60 dB, \u003cbr\u003eWeather: More than 30 dB\u003cbr\u003eHam and noise More than 35 dB (at 30% modulation)\u003cbr\u003eAudio output power INT SP 1500 mW typical\u003cbr\u003eEXT SP More than 350 mW\u003cbr\u003e(AM 8 Ω 60% modulation at 10% distortion)\u003cbr\u003eExternal speaker connector 3 conductor 3.5 (d) mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBP-280 Battery Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC-213 Rapid Charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC-123 SV AC Adapter for BC-213\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFA-B02AR Antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMB-133 Belt Clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ICOM","offers":[{"title":"Non-Bluetooth","offer_id":40917154332754,"sku":"IC-A16-NON-BLUETOOTH","price":495.61,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Bluetooth","offer_id":40917154365522,"sku":"IC-A16-BLUETOOTH","price":626.04,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/icom-ic-a16e-ground-to-air-radio-airband-transceivers-icom-pilot-shop-0.jpg?v=1724378973","url":"https:\/\/astrolabeoutdoors.co.nz\/products\/icom-ic-a16e-vhf-airband-handheld-transceiver","provider":"Pilot Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}