ICOM IC-A24, IC-A24E, IC-A6E User Manual

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

(COM channels for U.S.A.)

(NAV & COM channels for Europe)

(COM channels for Europe)

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 flying at night.

VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS

“Flip-flop” channel recall

The IC-A24/A6 series 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.

VOR navigation*

The IC-A24/E 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/E only)

CDI mode display

External DC power jack

An external DC power jack allows for operation
with the wall charger, BC-110 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.

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 and Li-Ion battery packs

• NOAA weather channels (IC-A24/A6 only)

• Tag scanning and memory bank scanning

• ANL (Auto Noise Limiter) for noise reduction

• Low battery alert

IC-A24 IC-A6

VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL TRANSMITTER

• Frequency range :
Tx/Rx 118.000–136.975MHz
Rx 108.000–117.975MHz*

Weather 161.650–163.275MHz**

• Mode : AM (6K00A3E)

Weather (IC-A24/A6)

• Channel spacing : 25kHz

• No. of memory channels : 200 (20 Ch × 10 banks)

•

Power supply requirement

•

Current drain (at 7.2 V DC)

Tx 1.5A
Rx Max. audio 300mA

Stand-by 70mA

• Operating temp. range :
IC-A24/A6
IC-A24E/A6E –20˚C to +55˚C

• Dimensions (W×H×D) : 54×129.3×35.5 mm

(projections not included)

(approx.) :

•Weight

• Antenna impedance : 50Ω (BNC type)

Measurement made in accordance with FCC part 87 for USA
versions. EN 300-676 for Europe versions.
are subject to change without notice or obligation.

* IC-A24/E only. ** IC-A24/A6 only.

FM (16K0G3E)

: 7.4/7.2V DC (Battery pack)

11.0V DC

(External DC Jack)

:

typical

typical

typical

–10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚F to +140˚F

; 21⁄8×53⁄32×113⁄32 in
430g; 15.2oz

(with antenna and BP-210N)

All specifications

•

Output power

(at 7.2V DC) :

IC-A24/A6 5.0/1.5W typ.

(PEP/CW)

IC-A24E/A6E 3.6/1.0W typ. (PEP/CW)

• Modulation system : Low level modulation

• Modulation limiting :
IC-A24/A6 70–100%
IC-A24E/A6E 85%

•

Audio harmonic distortion

: Less than 10%

• Hum and noise ratio : More than 35dB

• Spurious emissions : More than 46dB

(IC-A24/A6) operating freq. ±62.5kHz point)

• Harmonic spurious : Less than –36dBm

emissions

(IC-A24E/A6E) operating freq. ±1MHz point)

(Except

(Except

• Frequency stability : ±5ppm

• Microphone connector : 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm

1

/

10”)/ more than 100kΩ

(

RECEIVER

• Intermediate frequency : 1st/2nd 30.05MHz/450kHz

• Sensitivity

(typical) :

IC-A24/A6

(AM 6dB S/N) Less than –3dBµV

VOR

(AM 6dB S/N) Less than –6dBµV

COM
WX (FM 12dB SINAD) Less than –13dBµV

IC-A24E/A6E

(with CCITT filter)

VOR (AM 6dB S/N) Less than –3dBµV
COM (AM 12dB SINAD) Less than –3dBµV

• Squelch sensitivity

(at threshold) :

AM Less than 0dBµV

(IC-A24/A6 only) Less than –5dBµV

FM

• Selectivity : More than 7.5kHz/–6dB
Less than 25kHz/–60dB

• Hum and noise : More than 40dB

• Spurious response :

IC-A24/A6 AM More than 60dB

FM More than 30dB

IC-A24E/A6E AM More than 70dB

• Audio output power

• Ext. speaker connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications

Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to and passed the
following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.

Standard

Low Pressure 500.1
High Temp. 501.1 I 501.2 I, II 501.3 I, II 501.4 I, II
Low Temp. 502.1 I 502.2 I, II 502.3 I, II
Temp. Shock 503.1 I 503.2 I 503.3 I 503.4 I
Solar Radiation 505.1 I 505.2 I 505.3 I 505.4 I
Rain Drip 506.1 II 506.2 II 506.3 II 506.4 III
Humidity 507.1 I, II 507.2 II, III 507.3 II, III 507.4 –
Salt Fog 509.1 I 509.2 I 509.3 I 509.4 –
Dust Blowing 510.1 I 510.2 I 510.3 I 510.4 I
Vibration 514.2 VIII, X 514.3 I 514.4 I 514.5 I
Shock 516.2 I, II, V 516.3 I, IV 516.4 I, IV 516.5 I, IV

Supplied accessories: (* depending on version )

• Battery pack, BP-210N or battery case, BP-208N*

• Belt clip, MB-103 • Carrying case, LC-159*
Wall charger, BC-110AR/DR*

•

• Antenna, FA-B02AR • Handstrap

MIL 810 C MIL 810 D MIL 810 E MIL 810 F

Method

: More than 500mW typ. with

an 8Ω load, 30% modulation

1

/8

(

”)/ 8Ω

Proc.

Method

Proc.

Method

Proc.

I 500.2 I, II 500.3 I, II 500.4 I, II

• Headset adapter, OPC-499*

Method

502.4-3

Proc.

I, II

OPTIONS

■ BATTERY CASE AND PACKS

• BP-208N

BATTERYCASE (6 ×AA(LR6) alkaline cells.)

• BP-209N BATTERY PACK (Ni-Cd: 7.2V/1100mAh)

• BP-210N BATTERY PACK

(Ni-MH: 7.2V/1650mAh)

• BP-211N BATTERY PACK(Li-Ion: 7.4V/1800mAh )

■ CHARGERS AND POWER SUPPLY CABLES

• 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

For rapid charging of battery pack, BP-209N, BP-210N or
BP-211N. The BC-145 is supplied with the charger de­pending on version. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hours.

▼BC-145

BP-208N

BP-210N

▲BC-144N

Les spécifications et informations données dans ce document peuvent être modifiées sans préavis.

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• BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER
+ BC-157 AC ADAPTER
+

AD-101 CHARGER ADAPTER

For rapid charging of up to 6 batteries simultaneously. Six
AD-101s are required. Charging time: 1 to 1.5 hours.

• 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.

• 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)

BC-121N
+AD-101

(6 pcs.)

BC-157

(6 pieces)

MB-86

MB-96N

CACHET REVENDEUR

■ BELT CLIPS AND LEATHER BELT HANGERS

• MB-103 BELT CLIP: Aligator type. Same as supplied.

• MB-86 SWIVEL BELTCLIP

A fast and easy way to remove the radio from your belt.

• MB-96N SWIVEL LEATHER BELT HANGER

Swivel joint of the MB-86 is supplied.

• MB-96F LEATHER BELT HANGER

Fixed type leather belt hanger. Use with MB-103.

■ OTHERS

• LC-159 CARRYING CASE

• OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER CABLE
Works with most aviation headsets. Provides side
tone function. Same as supplied with some versions.

• FA-B02AR ANTENNA : Same as supplied.

LC-159

OPC-499