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Icom IC-A5

VHF Air Band portable transceiver - Comm Only, 200 memory channels. 5W, PC programmable. Includes 706 mAh Ni-MH battery (BP-200L), 110V wall charger (BC-110A), antenna
6 character backlit A/N display, compact and water-resistant construction, user programmable keys, "Tag" Scan, NOAA Weather Channels
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Item SKU Number:  008512
Manufacturer Part Number:  ICA5, IC A5, IC-A5
National Stock Number:  5820-01-481-8754
FCA point / Shipped from:  USA 
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ICOM IC-A23 / IC-A5 VHF and UHF Transceivers


Fly the airwaves with this simple air band transceiver

Compact and water-resistant construction
Measuring only 58(W) × 107(H) × 28.5(D) mm*, its palm size is very convenient for carrying on your belt with the supplied belt clip. The IC-A23/IC-A5 has water resistant construction, equivalent to JIS 4 grade, which allows safe operation in rainy conditions.
* 2 9/32(W) × 4 7/32(H) × 1 1/8(D) in.

VOR navigation*
 The IC-A23 has a VOR navigation function, which indicates the bearing to or from the VOR station. A Course Deviation Indicator shows the deviation between your flying course and the desired course. In CDI mode, the ABSS (Auto Bearing Set System) function allows you to center your flying course in one touch. (* IC-A23 only)

Easy to operate
Well labeled and well spaced keys are easy to operate, even while wearing gloves. The back mounted battery puts the weight of the unit in your palm, allowing a comfortable grip. The wide and large LCD lets you see every readout at a glance.

Reversible analog rotary selector and digital Up/Down switches
Volume and channel selection can be controlled by the rotary selector on the top panel, or Up/Down switches on the front. You can change the assignment at your convenience. The volume level and channel number is displayed during adjustment.

Voice recording and playback function
Received conversation can be recorded and played back with the built-in voice recorder. Recorded contents can be transmitted and kept even with power off or when the battery is discharged.

And more...

  • 200 memory channels (20 Ch ×10 banks) with 6 character names 
  • One touch access to the 121.5 MHz emergency channel 
  • Large capacity Ni-MH battery pack 
  • NOAA weather channel and Duplex operation 
  • Tag scanning and memory bank scanning for checking channels 
  • ANL (Auto Noise Limiter) for noise reduction 
  • Low battery alert and backlit keypad 



SPECIFICATIONS
 
 GENERAL
Frequency range
: Tx/Rx   118.000 - 136.975 MHz
  Rx   108.000 - 117.975 MHz*
  161.650 - 163.275 MHz
Mode : Tx/Rx   AM (6K00A3E)
  Rx        FM (16K0G3E)
Channel spacing : 25 kHz
No. of memory Ch. : 20 Channels × 10 banks
Power supply requirement : 9.6 - 12.0 V DC (9.6 V standard)
Current drain (at 13.75 V DC)
: Tx/Rx   1.8 A (at max. power)
  Rx   500 mA (at max. audio)
  70 mA (at stand-by)
Operating temp. range : -10°C to +60°C (+14°F to +140°F)
Frequency stability : &plusmn17 ppm (-10°C to +60°C)
Dimensions
(projections not included)
: 58(W) × 107(H) × 28.5(D) mm
; 2 9/32(W) × 4 7/32(H) × 1 1/8(D) in
Weight : 340 g; 12 oz (w/ANT and BP-200L)
Antenna connector : BNC type
* IC-A23 only
 TRANSMITTER
Output power (at 9.6 V DC) : 5.0 W typ. (PEP)
  1.5 W typ. (Carrier)
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 : Less than -60 dB
Microphone impedance : 150 Ohm
 RECEIVER
Receiving system : Double conversion superheterodyne
Intermediate freq. : 1st 30.05 MHz
  2nd 450 kHz
Sensitivity : AM Less than 1.0 µV (at 6 dB S/N)
  FM Less than 1.0 µV (at 12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity : More than 7.5 kHz / -6dB
  Less than 25 kHz / -60dB
Hum and noise ratio : More than 25 dB
Spurious response rejection ratio : More than 60 dB
Audio output power : More than 500 mW  with an 8 Ohm (at 9.6 V DC) load

Supplied accessories:

With IC-A23 
  • Belt clip 
  • Antenna 
  • Battery pack* 
  • Wall charger* 
  • Headset adapter* 
  • Carrying case* 
With IC-A5 
  • Belt clip 
  • Antenna 
  • Battery pack
  • Wall charger
* depending on version

All specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.


Accessories

    BATTERY PACK
     
  • BP-200L Ni-MH BATTERY PACK

  • 9.6 V, 760 mAh rechargeable battery pack provides 6 hours of operation (at a duty cycle of 5: 5: 90/Tx: Rx: standby). Same as supplied with the transceiver (not supplied with some versions).
     

    CHARGERS AND CABLES
     

  • BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER

  • + AD-87 DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER + AD-88 CONNECTION BOARD For rapid charging of a battery pack. An AC adapter and AD-88 may be supplied depending on version. The AD-87 is sold separately. Charging time: 1 to 1.5 hrs. 
  • BC-121 MULTI-CHARGER

  • + AD-87 DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER + AD-88 CONNECTION BOARD For rapid charging of up to 6 batteries simultaneously. Six AD-87's and AD-88's are sold separately. Charging time: 1 to 1.5 hrs. 
  • BC-124 AC ADAPTER

  • Used for BC-121. Output voltage/current: 12 V/7 A 
  • BC-110A/D/V WALL CHARGER

  • Regularly charges the BP-200L in approx. 15 hrs. Same as supplied with the transceiver. 
  • CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER

  • For operation and charging with a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. 
  • OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE

  • For operation and charging from a DC power supply.
     

    OTHERS
     

  • LC-147 CARRYING CASE

  • Fits the transceiver with the supplied battery pack. 
  • MB-76 BELT CLIP

  • Attaches the transceiver to your belt. Same as supplied with the transceiver. 
  • OPC-967 HEADSET ADAPTER CABLE

  • Allows you work with most aviation headsets. Provides the side tone function. Some versions already contain this as an accessory. 
  • FA-B02AR ANTENNA

  • Same as supplied with the transceiver. 





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