The pilot’s favorite handheld is here! Easy to use while flying Simple one-handed operation is the most essential 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 fl ying at night.
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 fl ying at night.
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.
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The IC-A24 has VOR navigation functions. The DVOR mode shows the radial to or from a VOR station and the CDI mode shows the course deviation to/from a VOR station. You can also input your intended radial to/from the VOR station and show the course deviation on the display. In the USA version, the duplex operation allows you to call a COM channel, while you are using VOR navigation.
(* IC-A24 only)
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 installed, simultaneous charging during operation is also possible. In addition, an optional battery case, BP-208N, is available.
IC-A24 |
IC-A6 |
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Frequency range | Tx | 118.000–136.9917 MHz | ||
Rx | 108.000-136.9917MHz 161.650-163.275MHz |
118.000-136.9917MHz 161.650-163.275MHz |
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Number of memory channels | 200ch (20ch × 10 banks) | |||
Channel spacing (depending on version) |
25kHz/8.33kHz or 25kHz | |||
Power supply requirements | 7.2V DC (Battery pack), 11.0V DC (External DC jack) |
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Current drain | Tx | 1.8A (25kHz/8.33kHz version) 1.5A typ. (25kHz version) |
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Rx | Stand-by | 70mA typ. | ||
Max. audio | 500mA (25kHz/8.33kHz version) 300mA typ. (25kHz version) |
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Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections are not included) |
54×129.3×35.5 mm; 2.13x5.09x1.4 in |
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Weight | 430g; 15.2oz (with BP-210N and antenna) |
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Operating temperature range | –10°C to +60°C (USA/GEN) –10°C to +50°C (AUS) |
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Frequency stability | ±1 ppm (25kHz/8.33kHz version) ±5 ppm (25kHz version) |
IC-A24 |
IC-A6 |
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RF output power (PEP/Carrier) | 5.0/1.5W typ. (USA/GEN) 3.6/1.0W typ. (AUS) |
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Microphone impedance | 100kΩ |
IC-A24 |
IC-A6 |
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Sensitivity | COM (at 6dB S/N) 1μV (25kHz/8.33kHz version) 0.5μV typ. (25kHz version) NAV (at 6dB S/N) 1μV (25kHz/8.33kHz version) 0.71μV typ. (25kHz version) WX (at 12dB SINAD) 0.4μV (25kHz/8.33kHz version) 0.22μV typ. (25kHz version) |
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Selectivity | 6dB: 2.778/7.5kHz (8.33kHz/25kHz) 60dB: 7.37/25kHz (8.33kHz/25kHz) |
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Spurious response rejection | COM/NAV 60dB WX 30dB |
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Audio output power (at 10% distortion with an 8Ω) |
470mW typ. (8.33kHz/25kHz version) 500mW typ. (25kHz version) |
Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to and passed the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.
Standard | MIL-810 F Method, Proc. |
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Low Pressure Storage | 500.4 I |
Low Pressure Operation | 500.4 II |
High Temperature Storage | 501.4 I |
High Temperature Operation | 501.4 II |
Low Temperature Storage | 502.4 I |
Low Temperature Operation | 502.4 II |
Temperature Shock | 503.4 I |
Solar Radiation | 505.4 I |
Rain Drip | 506.4 III |
Humidity | 507.4 |
Salt Fog | 509.4 |
Dust Blowing | 510.4 I |
Vibration | 514.5 I |
Shock Functional | 516.5 I |
Shock Transit Drop | 516.5 IV |
Also meets equivalent MIL STD 810 -C, -D and -E.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation