VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS

(NAV & COM channels for U.S.A.) (NAV & COM channels for Europe)

(COM channels for U.S.A.) (COM channels for Europe)

The pilot’s favorite

handheld is here!
Easy to use while flying
Simple one-handed operation is the most es-
sential feature of the IC-A24/A6 series. 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 series stores the last 10 chan-
nels used. You can easily recall those chan-
VOR navigation*
The IC-A24/E has VOR navigation func-
nels by pushing the “flip-flop” recall
tions. The DVOR mode shows the radial to
buttons on the front panel. It is convenient for
or from a VOR station and the CDI mode
switching between several channels, such as
shows the course deviation to/from a VOR
NAV and COM channels.
station. You can also input your intended ra-
CDI mode display
dial to/from the VOR station and show the
course deviation on the display. In the USA version, the duplex opera-
tion allows you to call a COM channel, while you are using VOR navi-
gation. (* IC-A24/E only)

External DC power jack

An external DC power jack allows for operation
with the wall charger, BC-167 or the cigarette
lighter cable, CP-20. When the battery pack is in-
stalled, 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 battery pack
• NOAA weather channels (IC-A24/A6 only)
IC-A24 IC-A6
• Tag scanning and memory bank scanning
• ANL (Auto Noise Limiter) for noise reduction
• Low battery alert
VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS

SPECIFICATIONS
• Squelch sensitivity (at threshold) :
GENERAL TRANSMITTER
AM Less than 0dBµV
• Frequency range : • Output power (at 7.2V DC) : FM (weather Ch. only) Less than –5dBµV
IC-A24/E Tx (COM) 118.000–136.975MHz IC-A24/A6 (USA/GEN) 5.0/1.5W typ. (PEP/CW) • Selectivity : More than 7.5kHz/–6dB
Rx (COM, NAV) 108.000–136.975MHz IC-A6 (AUS) 3.6/1.0W typ. (PEP/CW) Less than 25kHz/–60dB
(Weather) 161.650–163.275MHz* IC-A24E/A6E (EUR) 3.6/1.0W typ. (PEP/CW) • Hum and noise : More than 40dB
IC-A6/E Tx/Rx (COM) 118.000–136.975MHz • Audio harmonic distortion : Less than 10% IC-A6 (AUS) More than 30dB
Rx (Weather) 161.650–163.275MHz* • Hum and noise ratio : More than 35dB • Spurious response :
* IC-A24/A6 USA/GEN only. • Spurious emissions : More than 46dB (Except IC-A24/A6 AM More than 60dB
• Mode : AM (6K00A3E) (IC-A24/A6 USA/GEN) operating freq. ±62.5kHz point) FM (Weather Ch) More than 30dB
Weather (IC-A24/A6) FM (16K0G3E) • Harmonic spurious emissions : IC-A24E/A6E AM More than 70dB
• Channel spacing : 8.33/25kHz
25kHz operation IC-A6 (AUS) Less than –26dBm • Audio output power : More than 500mW typ. with
• No. of memory channels : 200 (20 Ch × 10 banks) IC-A24E/A6E (EUR) Less than –36dBm (Except an 8Ω load, 30% modulation
• Power supply requirement : 7.4/7.2V DC (Battery pack) operating freq. ±1MHz point) • Ext. speaker connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm
11.0V DC (External DC Jack) • Frequency stability : ±5ppm (1/8”)/ 8Ω
• Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) : • Microphone connector : 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
Tx 1.5A typical (1/10”)/ more than 100kΩ
MIL 810 F
Rx Max. audio 300mA typical Standard
Method Procedure
Stand-by 70mA typical Low Pressure 500.4 I, II
High Temperature 501.4
• Operating temp. range : RECEIVER Low Temperature 502.4
I, II
I, II
IC-A24/A6 (USA/GEN) –10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚F to +140˚F • Intermediate frequency : 1st/2nd 30.05MHz/450kHz Temperature Shock 503.4 I
Solar Radiation 505.4 I
IC-A6 (AUS) –10˚C to +50˚C • Sensitivity (typical) : Rain Drip 506.4 III
IC-A24E/A6E (EUR) –20˚C to +55˚C IC-A24/A6 (USA/GEN) Humidity 507.4 –
Salt Fog 509.4 –
• Dimensions (W×H×D) : 54×129.3×35.5 mm NAV (AM 6dB S/N) Less than –3dBµV Dust Blowing 510.4 I
(projections not included) ; 21⁄8×53⁄32×113⁄32 in COM (AM 6dB S/N) Less than –6dBµV Vibration 514.5 I
Shock 516.5 I, IV
• Weight (approx.) : 430g; 15.2oz WX (FM 12dB SINAD) Less than –13dBµV Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D and -E.
(with antenna and BP-210N) IC-A6 (AUS; with CCITT filter)
Supplied accessories: (* depending on version )
• Antenna impedance : 50Ω (BNC type) COM (AM 12dB SINAD) Less than –3dBµV • Battery pack, BP-210N or battery case, BP-208N*
Measurement made in accordance with FCC part 87 for USA versions. EN IC-A24E/A6E (EUR; with CCITT filter) • Belt clip, MB-103 • Carrying case, LC-159*
300-676 for Europe versions. AS/NZS 4583:1999 for Australia version. All NAV (AM 6dB S/N) Less than –3dBµV • Wall charger, BC-167* • Headset adapter, OPC-499*
• Antenna, FA-B02AR • Handstrap
specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. COM (AM 12dB SINAD) Less than –3dBµV

OPTIONS * Some options may not be available in some countries, or unavailable due to no T/A. Please ask your dealer for details.
■ BATTERY
BATTERYCASE CASEAND PACKS
■ For rapid charging of up to 6 batteries simultaneously. Charging ■ BELT CLIPS AND LEATHER BELT HANGERS
AND PACKS • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER
time: 1 to 1.5 hours.
■ BELT CLIPS AND LEATHER BELT HANGERS
• BP-208N BATTERY CASE (6 × AA (LR6) alkaline cells.) BC-157S
+ BC-121N AC220V
ADAPTER • MB-103 BELT CLIP: Aligator type. Same as supplied.
• BP-208N BATTERY CASE (6 × AA (LR6) alkaline cells.) *1 A24 available • MB-103 BELT CLIP: Aligator type. Same as supplied.
• BP-210N BATTERY PACK (Ni-MH: 7.2V/1650mAh) + BC-157S
AD-101 has CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pieces)BC-157S 09–220v •• MB-86
MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP
• BP-209N BATTERY PACK (Ni-Cd: 7.2V/1100mAh) *2 two versions: BC-157S 07–110v, SWIVEL
A fast and easy wayBELT CLIPthe radio from your belt.
to remove
For rapid charging
• BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER of up to 6 batteries simultaneously. Six
■• BP-210N
CHARGERS BATTERY
AND POWERPACK (Ni-MH:
SUPPLY 7.2V/1650mAh)
CABLES • A fast and
MB-96N easy way
SWIVEL to removeBELT
LEATHER the radio from your belt.
HANGER
AD-101s are
+ BC-157S AC ADAPTERrequired. Charging time: 1 to 1.5 hours.
•■BC-167*
CHARGERS
1
WALLAND CHARGER
POWER SUPPLY CABLES • MB-96N SWIVEL LEATHER
MB-96F LEATHER BELT HANGER BELT HANGER
Used for regular charging of the connected battery pack. •+BC-144N DESKTOP CHARGER
AD-101 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pieces) • MB-96F
Fixed typeLEATHER
leather belt BELT
hanger.HANGER
Use with MB-103.
BC-167*
• Same 1
WALLdepending
CHARGER + BC-145*
For AC ADAPTER
rapid charging
2
of up to 6 batteries simultaneously. Six
as supplied on version. OTHERS
■ Fixed type leather belt hanger. Use with MB-103.
Used for regular
• BC-119N DESKTOP charging of the connected battery pack.
CHARGER AD-101s are required. Charging time: 1 to 1.5 hours.
For rapid charging of battery pack, BP-209N or BP-210N.
•■HM-173
OTHERS SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
+Same as supplied
BC-145* 2 depending on version.
AC ADAPTER • BC-144N
The BC-145 DESKTOP CHARGER
is supplied with the charger depending on Provides convenient lightweight operation while setting the
•+BC-119N
AD-101 DESKTOP
CHARGERCHARGER ADAPTER BC-145*Charging
+ version. 2
AC ADAPTER
time: 1.5 to 2 hours. • HM-173 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
transceiver in the cockpit or hanging it from your belt, etc.
For rapid charging of battery pack, BP-210N. ProvidesCARRYING
convenient lightweight
+ BC-145*
For rapid charging
2
AC ADAPTER
of battery pack, BP-210N. CP-20
•The CIGARETTE
BC-145 LIGHTER
is supplied with CABLE
the charger WITHonDC-DC
depending version.
• LC-159 CASE operation while setting the
+ AD-101
The BC-145CHARGER
is supplied with the charger depending on version.
ADAPTER transceiverHEADSET
• OPC-499 in the cockpit or hangingCABLE
ADAPTER it from your belt, etc.
ChargingCONVERTER
time: 1.5 to 2 hours.
Charging
For rapidtime: 1.5 to of
charging 2 hours.
battery pack, BP-209N or BP-210N. For operation and charging • LC-159
Works withCARRYING
most aviationCASE
headsets. Provides side tone
*1 BC-167SA for 110 or 117 V AC. BC167ND for 220V AC. • CP-20 CIGARETTE LIGHTERwith CABLE a 12V/24V
WITH cigarette
*2The BC-145foris110V
BC-145SA supplied with the for
AC. BC-145SE charger depending on
220V AC. lighter CONVERTER
DC-DC socket. • OPC-499
function. Same as supplied
HEADSET with someCABLE
ADAPTER versions.
version. Charging
• BC-121N time: 1.5 to 2 hours.
A24*1 MULTI-CHARGER comes with the AD-101 •For operationDC
OPC-656 andPOWER
charging with
CABLEa 12V/24V cigarette lighter socket. • FA-B02AR
Works withANTENNA:
most aviation
Sameheadsets.
as supplied.Provides side
tone function. Same as supplied with some versions.
CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pieces) and the BC-157S* AC ADAPTER • OPC-656
* BC-167SA for 120V AC. SV for 240V AC. SD for 230V AC. 2
For usingDC thePOWER
BC-121NCABLE
1

* BC-145SA for 120V AC. SE, SUK for 230V AC. SV for 240V AC.
with a DC power supply.
For using the BC-121N with a DC power supply. (12–20 V DC required) • FA-B02AR ANTENNA : Same as supplied.
2

(12–20 V DC required)

BC-121N LC-159
+AD-101
(6 pcs.)
▼BC-145

▲BC-144N BC-157S
BP-208N BP-210N MB-96N HM-173 OPC-499

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