IC-A6 Airband

Hand Talky Icom IC-A6 (Airband) 

Easy to use while flying

Simple one-handed operation is the most essential feature of the IC-A24/A6. The well labeled, large keypad provides user friendly operation. The large display shows both letters and numbers and is easy to see, making for fast frequency recognition. The display is backlit, and so is the keypad. The light stays on until you turn it off – a very handy feature for flying at night.

“Flip-flop” channel recall

The IC-A24/A6 stores the last 10 channels used. You can easily recall those channels by pushing the “flip-flop” recall buttons on the front panel. It is convenient for switching between several channels, such as NAV and COM channels.

External DC power jack

An external DC power jack allows for battery charging when using the AC wall charger, BC-110. The cigarette lighter cable, CP-20, provides for battery charging and operation from an external DC source. When the battery pack is installed, simultaneous charging during operation is also possible. In addition, an optional battery case, BP-208N, is available.

Water resistant construction

The water resistant construction provides reliable operation in wet conditions.
* Equivalent to IPX4 of the corresponding international standard IEC 60529 (2001).

And more…

• 200 memory channels (20 Ch × 10 banks) with 6 character names
• Dedicated 121.5MHz emergency key
• Side tone function allows you to hear your own voice via an external aviation headset.
• Optional Ni-Cd and Li-Ion battery packs
• NOAA marine weather channels
• Tag scanning and memory bank scanning
• ANL (Auto Noise Limiter) for noise reduction
• Low battery alert

Specifications

General
Frequency Coverage Tx Rx Weather	A24 118.000-136.975 MHz 108.000-136.975 MHz 161.650-163.275 MHz A6 118.000-136.975 MHz 118.000-136.975 MHz 161.650-163.275 MHz
Mode WX	AM (6K00A3E) FM (16K0G3E)
Channel spacing	25 kHz
No. of memory channels	200 (20 Channels X 10 banks)
Power supply requirement	7.4/7.2V DC (Battery pack) 11.0V DC (External DC jack)
Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) Tx Rx Max. audio Rx Stand-by	1.5 A typical 300 mA typical 70 mA typical
Frequency stability	±5 ppm
Operating Temperature Range	-10°C to +60°C; -14°F to +140°F
Dimensions (W×H×D) (projections not included)	54(W) x 129.3(H) x 35.5(D) mm; 21/8(W) ×53/32(H) × 113/32(D) in
Weight	430 g; 15.2 oz (with antenna and BP-210N)
Antenna connector	50Ω BNC type

Transmitter
Output power (at 7.2 V DC)	5.0 W typ. (PEP) 1.5 W typ. (CW)
Modulation system	Low level modulation
Modulation limiting	70-100%
AF harmonic distortion	Less than 10% (at 60% mod.)
Hum and noise ratio	More than 35 dB
Spurious emissions	More than 46dB (Except operating freq. ±62.5 kHz point)
Microphone impedance	3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm (1/10″) / more than 100kΩ

Receiver
Intermediate frequency 1st 2nd	30.05 MHz 450 kHz
Sensitivity (typ) VOR (AM 6dB S/N) COM (AM 6dB S/N) WX (FM 12dB SINAD)	Less than 0.71 µV Less than 0.5 µV Less than 0.22 µV
Selectivity	More than 7.5 kHz/-6 dB Less than 25 kHz/-60 dB
Hum and noise ratio	More than 40 dB
Spurious response AM FM	More than 60 dB More than 30 dB
Audio output power	More than 500mW typ. with an 8Ω load, 30% modulation
Ext. speaker connector	3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm, (1⁄8″) / 8Ω

All specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Supplied Accessories

• Battery pack, BP-210N or battery case, BP-208N*
• Belt clip, MB-103
• Carrying case, LC-159*
• Wall charger, BC-110AR/DR*
• Headset adapter, OPC-499*
• Antenna, FA-B02AR
• Handstrap