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 depends on the transceiver version.

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

Compact, waterproof and durable body
(IP67/IP54 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 names up to 8 characters• BNC type antenna connector

LCD and keypad backlight

IP67 waterproofing

1500 mW
powerful audio

VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERSPECIFICATIONSOPTIONS
IC-A16BATTERY PACKS▲BP-278▲BP-279▲BP-280

DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-213 Charges the BP-278, BP-279 or BP-280.
Same as supplied.
BC-242 AC adapter. Same as supplied.
BC-123SA AC adapter.
BC-242▲BC-213▲

Number of memory channels
Channel spacing
Type of emission
Power supply requirement
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–10˚C to +60˚C, 14˚F to +140˚F
Dimensions (W×H×D)
52.2 × 111.8 × 34.1 mm,(Projections not included)
2.1 × 4.4 × 1.3 in (with BP-280)
Weight (approximate)257 g, 9.1 oz (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 60% modulation)
Spurious emissions
More than 46 dB*
Frequency stability±0.4 kHzRECEIVERIntermediate frequencies
46.35 MHz (1st), 450 kHz (2nd)
COM: Less than 0 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N)
Sensitivity
NAV: Less than 3 dBμ (at 6 dB S/N)
Weather: Less than –8 dBμ (at 12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) Less than 0 dBμ, Weather: Less than –5 dBμ
Spurious response
More than 60 dB, Weather: More than 30 dB
Hum and noise
More than 35 dB (at 30% 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* Except operating frequency ±62.5 kHz in 25 kHz channel spacing. Except operating
frequency ±20.825 kHz in 8.33 kHz channel spacing.
Measurements made in accordance with FCC Part 87.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

BP-278 Rechargeable Li-ion 7.2 V1190 mAh (typ.), 1130 mAh (min.).
BP-279 Rechargeable Li-ion 7.2 V
1570 mAh (typ.), 1485 mAh (min.).
BP-280 R echargeable Li-ion 7.2 V 2400 mAh (typ.),2280 mAh (min.). Same as supplied.

MULTI-CHARGER
BC-214* Charges up to six batteries(with/without transceivers)at the same time.
BC-157S AC adapter.
* The AD-130 charger adapters are supplied with the
BC-214, depending on the charger version.

BC-214▲BC-157S

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-515L

OPC-656

CHARGER
BRACKET▲

Frequency range▲

TX: 118.000–136.99166 MHz
RX: 108.000–136.99166 MHz
RX (Weather): 161.650–163.275 MHz
200 channels
8.33 kHz/25 kHz
6K00A3E, 5K60A3E, 16K0G3E (Weather)
7.2 V DC▲

GENERAL

SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
HM-240 Waterproof.

MB-130 For use
with the BC-213.

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
MIL 810G

Standard

MethodLow Pressure
500.5High Temperature
501.5
Low Temperature
502.5
Temperature Shock
503.5
Solar Radiation
505.5
Rain Blowing/Drip
506.5
Humidity507.5
Salt Fog
509.5
Dust Blowing
510.5
Immersion
512.5
Vibration
514.6
Shock
516.6
Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.

Procedure
I, II
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Bluetooth® HEADSETHEADSET ADAPTER

VS-3 With side tone function
when connectedto the transceiver.

OPC-2401

BELT CLIP

BELT HANGERS

MB-133Same as supplied.

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

Ingress Protection Standard
Dust and Water

IP67/IP54▲MB-96N▲MB-96F▲MB-96FL

Supplied accessories :ANTENNASOFTWARE 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 transceiver programming cable.

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