ICOM A16 Entry Level Air Band Handheld Radio

General

• Frequency range:TX: 118.000–136.99166 MHzRX: 108.000–136.99166 MHzRX (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 (approx.):TX High: 1.8 ARX Stand-by: 65 mA typicalRX Max. audio: 650 mA
• Antenna impedance: 50 Ω (BNC type connector)
• Operating temperature range: –10˚C ~ +60˚C / 14˚F ~ +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 (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)
• Audio harmonic distortion: <10% (at 60% modulation)
• Spurious emissions: >46 dB*
• Frequency stability: ±0.4 kHz

Receiver

• Intermediate frequencies: 46.35 MHz (1st), 450 kHz (2nd)
• Sensitivity:COM: <0 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N)NAV: <3 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N)Weather: <–8 dBμ (at 12 dB SINAD)
• Squelch sensitivity (Threshold): <0 dBμ; Weather: <–5 dBμ
• Spurious response: >60 dB; Weather: >30 dB
• Hum and noise: >35 dB (at 30% modulation)
• Audio output power:Internal SP: 1500 mW typicalExternal SP: >350 mW (AM 8 Ω 60% modulation at 10% distortion)
• External speaker connector: 3 conductor, 3.5 mm

*Except operating frequency ±62.5 kHz (25 kHz spacing) / ±20.825 kHz (8.33 kHz spacing)

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications (MIL-STD-810G)

• Low Pressure: 500.5 I, II
• High Temperature: 501.5 I, II
• Low Temperature: 502.5 I, II
• Temperature Shock: 503.5 I-C
• Solar Radiation: 505.5 I
• Rain Blowing/Drip: 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, -F

IP Rating

• Dust and Water: IP67 / IP54

Supplied Accessories

• BP-280 battery pack
• BC-213 rapid charger
• BC-242 AC adapter
• FA-B02AR antenna
• MB-133 belt clip
• Hand strap