VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER

8.33/25 kHz Ground to Air Radio withClass Leading 1500 mW Powerful Audio

8.33 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing
1500 mW loud audio provides clear communications
6 W (PEP) /1.8 W (carrier) RF output power
Built-in Bluetooth® for Hands-Free Operation** Bluetooth operation depending on the transceiver version.

Large capacity battery pack provides 17 hours* oflong battery life
* With BP-280. Typical operation with
TX : RX : Standby = 5:5:90. (Bluetooth OFF, backlight OFF)

Compact, waterproof durable body
(IP67/54 and MIL-STD-810-G)
LCD and key backlight for night time operation
Compatible* with third-party aviation headsets* Optional headset adapter OPC-2401 required.

And More• Auto Noise Limiter (ANL) for noise reduction• Side Tone function• Internal VOX capability• 200 memory channels with 8 character names• BNC type antenna connector

LCD and keypad backlight

IP67 waterproofing

1500 mW
powerful audio

VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERSPECIFICATIONSOPTIONS
IC-A16E

BATTERY PACKS
BP-278 Rechargeable Li-ion 7.2 V
1190 mAh (typ.), 1130 mAh (min.).
BP-279 Rechargeable Li-ion 7.2 V1570 mAh (typ.), 1485 mAh (min.).
BP-280 Rechargeable Li-ion 7.2 V
2400 mAh(typ.), 2280 mAh (min.).
Same as supplied.

▲BP-278▲BP-279▲BP-280

DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-213 Charges the BP-278, BP-279 or BP-280.
BC-242 AC adapter. Same as supplied.
BC-123SE/SUK/SV* AC adapter.
* SE for Europe, SUK for UK, SV for Australia.

BC-242▲BC-213▲

MULTI-CHARGER
BC-214* Charges up to six transceivers
and/or batteries at the same time.
BC-157S AC adapter.
* The AD-130 charger adapter is supplied with theBC-214, depending on the charger version.

▲BC-157S▲BC-214

VEHICLE CHARGER CABLE

DC POWER CABLES

CP-23L For use with the BC-213.

OPC-515L For use with the BC-213.
OPC-656 For use with the BC-214.

OPC-656▲OPC-515L▲GENERAL
Frequency range
TX/RX : 118.000–136.992 MHz
Number of memory channels
200 channels
Channel spacing
8.33 kHz*/25 kHz (* May differ depending on the country.)
Type of emission
6K80A3E, 5K00A3E
Power supply requirement
7.2 V DC
Current drain (approximate)
TX High 1.8 A
RX Max. audio/Stand-by 650 mA/65 mA typical
Antenna impedance
50 Ω (BNC type antenna connector)
Operating temperature range–20°C to +55°C
Dimensions (W×H×D)
52.2 × 111.8 × 34.1 mm (with BP-280)(Projections not included)
Weight (approximate)257 g (with BP-280)
TRANSMITTER
Output power (at 7.2 V DC)
6.0 W (PEP), 1.8 W (carrier)
Audio harmonic distortion
Less than 10% (at 85% + 3 dB modulation)Less than –36 dBm
Harmonics spurious emissions(Except for operating frequency ±1 MHz.)
Frequency stability±1 ppmRECEIVERIntermediate frequencies
46.35 MHz (1st), 450 kHz (2nd)Sensitivity
Less than 0 dBμ (at 12 dB SINAD with CCITT)
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) Less than 0 dBμ
Spurious response
More than 70 dB
Hum and noise
More than 40 dB (at 90% modulation)
Audio output power
INT SP 1500 mW typical
EXT SP More than 350 mW(AM 8 Ω 60% modulation at 10% distortion)
External speaker connector
3 conductor 3.5 (d) mm
Measurements made in accordance with EN300 676-2.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

CHARGER
BRACKETSPEAKERMICROPHONE

MB-130 For use
with the BC-213.

HM-240 Waterproof.

Bluetooth® HEADSETHEADSET ADAPTER

VS-3 With side tone function whenconnected to transceiver.

OPC-2401

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
MIL 810G

Standard

MethodProcedure

Low Pressure

500.5

I, II

High Temperature

501.5

I, II

Low Temperature

502.5

I, II

Temperature Shock

503.5

I–C

Solar Radiation

505.5

I

Rain Blowing/Drip

506.5

I, III

Humidity

507.5

II

Salt Fog

509.5–

Dust Blowing

510.5

I

Immersion

512.5

I

Vibration

514.6

I

Shock

516.6

I, IV

BELT CLIP

BELT HANGERS

MB-133Same as supplied.

MB-96N Swivel type.
MB-96F Fixed type.
MB-96FL Longer type.

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.

Ingress Protection Standard
Dust and Water

IP67/54▲MB-96N▲MB-96F▲MB-96FL

Supplied accessories : (* Not supplied, depending on the transceiver version.)

ANTENNA

SOFTWARE AND CABLE

BP-280 battery pack ●BC-213 rapid charger* ●BC-242 AC adapter*●FA-B02AR antenna●MB-133 belt clip
●Hand strap

FA-B02AR
Same as supplied.

CS-A16 Programming software for Windows® PC.
OPC-478UC USB type radio programming cable.

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