RADIO HT ICOM IC-A24 / IC-A6 VHF Air Band Transceiver




































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 spacing25 kHz
No. of memory channels200 (20 Channels X 10 banks)
Power supply requirement7.4/7.2V 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
Weight430 g; 15.2 oz (with antenna and BP-210N)
Antenna connector50Ω BNC type
Transmitter
Output power (at 7.2 V DC)5.0 W typ. (PEP)
1.5 W typ. (CW)
Modulation systemLow level modulation
Modulation limiting70-100%
AF harmonic distortionLess than 10% (at 60% mod.)
Hum and noise ratioMore than 35 dB
Spurious emissionsMore than 46dB (Except operating freq. ±62.5 kHz point)
Microphone impedance3-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
SelectivityMore than 7.5 kHz/-6 dB
Less than 25 kHz/-60 dB
Hum and noise ratioMore than 40 dB
Spurious response
AM
FM

More than 60 dB
More than 30 dB
Audio output powerMore than 500mW typ. with an 8Ω load, 30% modulation
Ext. speaker connector3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm, (18″) / 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

Options

  • BP-208N BATTERY CASE
    6 × AA (LR6) alkaline cells.
    bp208n battery case
  • BP-209N BATTERY PACK
    Ni-Cd: 7.2V/1100mAh
    bp209 battery pack
  • BP-210N BATTERY PACK
    Ni-MH: 7.2V/1650mAh
    bp210n battery pack
  • BC-110AR/DR WALL CHARGER
    Used for regular charging of the connected battery pack.
    Same as supplied depending on version.
  • BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER
    AD-101 CHARGER ADAPTER + OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE
    For rapid charging of battery pack, BP-209N, BP-210N orBP-211N. The BC-145 is supplied with the charger depending on version. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hours.
    bc119 desktop charger 
  • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + BC-157 AC ADAPTER
    AD-101 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pieces)
    For rapid charging of up to 6 batteries simultaneously. Six AD-101s are required. Charging time: 1 to 1.5 hours.
    bc121n multichargerbc157 ac adapter
  • BC-144N DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER
    For rapid charging of battery pack, BP-209N or BP-210N. The BC-145 is supplied with the charger depending on version. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hours.
    bc144n desktop charger
  • HM-173 SPEAKER MICROPHONE
    Handheld microphone for the IC-A6 and the IC-A24. There is a swiveling alligator clip on back of speaker/microphone.
    hm173
  • CP-20 CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH DC-DC CONVERTER
    For operation and charging with a 12V/24V cigarette lighter socket.
  • OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE
    For using the BC-121N with a DC power supply. (12–20 V DC required).
    opc656 dc power cable
  • MB-103 BELT CLIP
    Alligator type. Same as supplied.
    mb103 belt clip
  • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP
    A fast and easy way to remove the radio from your belt.
    mb86 swivel belt clip
  • MB-96N SWIVEL LEATHER BELT HANGER
    Swivel joint of the MB-86 is supplied.
    mb96n leather belt hanger
  • MB-96F LEATHER BELT HANGER
    Fixed type leather belt hanger. Use with MB-103.
    mb96f leather belt hanger
  • LC-159 CARRYING CASE
  • OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER CABLE
    Works with most aviation headsets. Provides side tone function. Same as supplied with some versions.
    opc499 headset adapter cable
  • FA-B02AR ANTENNA
    Same as supplied.
    fab02ar antenna
  • PTT SW PUSH TO TALK SWITCH
    Allows remote push-to-talk operation for the radio. Mounts to the control yoke or stick with a hook and loop strap.