A16 Entry Level Air Band Handheld Radio
8.33/25 kHz Ground to Air Radio with Class Leading 1500 mW Powerful Audio
Loud, Durable, Easy to Use
The A16 is the ideal flight companion for the student pilot. 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 backup 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.
Features:
- 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz Channel Spacing
- 1500 mW Loud Audio Provides Clear Communications
- 6 W (PEP) /1.8 W (Carrier) RF Output Power
- Built-in Bluetooth® for Hands-Free Operation*
- *Bluetooth operation depends on the transceiver version.
- Large Capacity Battery Pack Provides 17 hours* of Long Battery Life
- *With BP-280. Typical operation with TX : RX : Standby = 5:5:90. (Bluetooth OFF, backlight OFF)
- Compact, Waterproof, Durable Body (IP67/54 and MIL-STD-810-G)
- LCD and Key Backlight for Night-Time Operation
- Compatible* with Third-Party Aviation Headsets
- *Optional headset adapter, OPC-2401 required.
- Auto Noise Limiter (ANL) for noise reduction
- Side Tone function
- Internal VOX capability
- 200 memory channels with names up to 8 characters
- BNC type antenna connector
Specifications:
- 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: –10ËšC to +60ËšC, 14ËšF to +140ËšF
- 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)
Brochure (pdf)

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