Icom IC-A16B Transceiver with Bluetooth Overview:

The A16 is the ideal flight companion for pilots. This radio practically pays for itself by saving pilots both engine hours and fuel during preflight communications with the tower. Users appreciate the A16's compact, waterproof design for one hand operation for working on the flight line, using it for back up in any aircraft, or for use by ground crew. Its 2400mAh Li-ion battery lasts over 17 hours and the radio includes a nice sit in rapid charger.

In line with the Icom brand, the A16 Series is designed to operate in the harshest of environments. It's compact, boasting a waterproof design (IP67/IP54) and built to MIL-STD-810 (C, D, E, F, G) for the best durability.

Loud Audio
Air band radios are usually operated in high noise environments, so it is essential for the pilot’s radio to provide loud audio. The A16 internal speaker delivers a loud 1500mW audio output with clear sound to cut through cabin or tarmac noise.

IC-A16 versus Icom IC-A14
The IC-A16 is the direct replacement to the very popular Icom IC-A14 and IC-A14S transceivers.  The IC-A16 is very similiar in size and design to the IC-A14 but introduces a number of enhancements including; IP67 Waterproof rating, Larger capacity battery (2400 mAh vs 2000 mAh), 8.33kHz and 25kHz channel spacing (versus 25 kHz only in the A14), 1500mW loud audio (vs 700 mW on IC-A14), and 20% great output power (6 watts versus 5 watts).  The IC-A16B also adds Bluetooth which was not available in the IC-A14.

Icom IC-A16B Features:

• Bluetooth version offers hands-free operation
• 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
• Internal VOX capability
• Weather alert
• 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Icom IC-A16B Specifications:

• Output Power: 6W typ. (PEP), 1.8W (CW)
• TX: 118.00-136.99166MHz
• RX: 108.00-136.99166MHz
• RX Weather: 161.650-163.275MHz
• Channel Spacing: 8.33kHz/25kHz
• Channels: 200 with 10 memory banks
• Battery: 2400mAh Li-ion battery, up to 17 hours Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90, Bluetooth/backlight OFF
• Meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.
• Dust and Water IP67/IP54
• Dimensions (W×H×D) 52.2 × 111.8 × 34.1 mm, 2.1 × 4.4 × 1.3 inches (with BP-280)
• Weight (approx.) 257 g, 9.1 oz (with BP-280)

Your Icom IC-A16B will include:

• Battery pack, BP-280
• Battery charger, BC-213
• AC Adapter, BC-23SA
• Antenna, FA-B02AR
• Belt clip, MB-133
• Handstrap

Also available in a IC-A16 without Bluetooth version.