ICOM VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER IC-A16/A16E

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

Hum 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

Standard

MIL-810 G

Method

Procedure

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

Ingress Protection Standard

Dust and Water

IP67/IP54