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Icom A16 / A16B VHF COM Air Band Transceiver

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Overview

The A16 and the A16B are built tough and rugged like all Icom radios. It is the smallest radio with the loudest audio on the market, featuring 1500 mW of powerful clear audio. Packed with 6 watts of power for longer range, the A16 is also waterproof to IP67 standards. The A16 is the ideal flight companion for the student pilot, for ground crew with one hand operation on the flight line, or as a back up in your ditch bag. Its 2400mAh Li-ion battery lasts over 17 hours, and the radio includes a sit-in rapid charger.
   
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Features

  • Optional Bluetooth
  • Full keypad to input the channel or frequency directly
  • Exclusive button for 121.5MHz emergency channel
  • Side tone function to hear your own voice via a third party aviation headset
  • LCD backlight for night time operation
  • ANL (Auto Noise Limiter) for noise reduction
  • Low battery indication and beep alert
  • Adjustable microphone gain setting
  • BNC type antenna connector
  • IP67 waterproof
  • 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing
  • Internal VOX capability
  • Weather alert
  • 1500 mW loud audio provides clear communication
  • 6 W (PEP)/ 1.8 W (carrier) RF output power
  • Larger capacity battery pack provides 17 hours* of long battery life
  • * With BP-280 (P/N:11-17238). Typical operation with TX: RX: Standby = 5:5:90 (Bluetooth* OFF, backlight OFF)*

Specifications

General
Frequency Coverage
Tx
Rx
Rx (Weather)
118.000°C 136.99166 MHz
108.000°C 136.99166 MHz
161.650°C 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 50 (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 (WxHxD) 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)
NAV (at 6dB)
Weather (at 12dB)
Less than 0 dB
Less than 3 dB
Less than ¨C8 dB
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) Less than 0 dB, Weather: Less than ¨5 dB
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¸ 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, and operating frequency 20.825 kHz in 8.33 kHz channel spacing.

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In The Box

  • IC-A16 VHF Air Band Transceiver
  • BP-280 battery pack
  • BC-213 rapid charger
  • BC-123SA AC adapter
  • FA-B02AR antenna
  • MB-133 belt clip
  • Hand strap
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Reviews

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Richard S Verified Purchase

Icom Ic A16 Full Keyboard COMMRadio
March 21, 2025

Icom does not provide instructions to program radio, had to go to YouTube to find how to do it, not impressed.

Vern W Verified Purchase

Icom Ic A16 Full Keyboard COMMRadio
February 19, 2025

Perfect size for gear bag. Nice unit...

Daniel G Verified Purchase

Icom Ic A16 Full Keyboard COMMRadio With Bluetooth
November 5, 2024

WORKS WELL

Dennis L Verified Purchase

Icom Ic A16 Full Keyboard COMMRadio
October 24, 2024

Ordered two radios...they work great!

Gary Verified Purchase

Icom Ic A16 Full Keyboard COMMRadio
September 11, 2024

Great product at a reasonable price!

Rich C Verified Purchase

Icom Ic A16 Full Keyboard COMMRadio
June 17, 2024

Very happy with this hand held radio, I use this for a helicopter crop dusting business so I can communicate with the helicopter, the battery life is awesome and it works great, very pleased with my purchase

Robbie B Verified Purchase

Icom Ic A16 Full Keyboard COMMRadio
May 9, 2024

Very happy with this hand held radio, I use this for a helicopter crop dusting business so I can communicate with the helicopter, the battery life is awesome and it works great, very pleased with my purchase

Robbie B Verified Purchase

Icom Ic A16 Full Keyboard COMMRadio
May 9, 2024

Works great

Lloyd C Verified Purchase

Icom Ic A16 Full Keyboard COMMRadio
April 4, 2024

Charles A Verified Purchase

Icom Ic A16 Full Keyboard COMMRadio
March 13, 2024

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Q: Does the same headset adapter that is available for the a14 work with the a16? I do not see that listed in the accessories for the a16. Or can you plug your headset directly into it?

The A16 has a very specific headset adapter OPC-2401, so the same headset adapter will not work. Our part number for the headset adapter is 11-17397. Per the manual the A16 is capable of connecting via bluetooth, if the headset has that capability.

Q: Has the transmit power for this Radio been increased from the earlier A14? I thought the max transmit power was limited to 5w for all handhelds. I see the A16 has 6w transmit pwr.

Per Icom: Transmit output power for the Icom A16 is 6.0 W.

Q: Is there a cigarette plug charging option for the A16?

Yes, ICOM A16 has a cigarette plug charging option PN# CP-23L, our part # 11-18551 (see accessories).

Q: Do you know if this Icom A16 radio is certified for use in Canada, and if so what the certification number is?

Per Icom, you are able to use this in Canada, however, there is no certification number as it is a handheld radio.

Q: I like the simplicity BUT, is the Icom A16 capable of storing several frequencies or we must type the new one each time?

Per the specifications, you can store up to 200 frequencies.

Q: Does this Icom A16 Radio have sidetone when using a headset?

Yes, part # 11-17236 does have side tone via using a third party aviation headset.

Q: Can I connect the Icom A16 charger to 220V power.

Yes, you can connect to 220v.

Q: What is the best upgrade/replacement for the ICOM A6?

That would be this one, the Icom A16.

Q: I have bluetooth capable hearing aids. I can pair my Iphone and other devices to my hearing aids. Can I pair this radio to my hearing aids via blue tooth?

Yes, this can be paired to all Bluetooth capable devices.

Q: How many devices can be paired with this Icom A16B radio via Bluetooth?

Per the installation manual, you can pair a maximum of 4 Bluetooth headsets to the transceiver.

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