ICOM VHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERS

IC-A22

VHF Air Band Transceiver (NAV + COMM)

• Dimensions: 2.3 (W), 6.0 (H), 1.4 (D), 1 lb
• 5 W output power
• 600 mW audio output
• 118.00-136.975 MHz
• All 200 navigation channels
• VHF FM marine weather channels included
• VOR receiver with CDI function
• Alphanumeric display
• 50 memories with alphanumeric message capabilities
• Automatic noise limiter function (ANL) to reduce pulse-type noise
• FET power module
• Versatile scanning including lockout function
• Comes with Ni-Cd battery, wall charger, headset adapter, belt clip, flexible antenna and carrying case

IC-A22 EXPANDED SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

• Frequency Coverage:

  Transmit/Receive (communications): 118.00-136.975 MHz

  Receive (navigation): 108.00-117.975 MHz

  Receive (weather): ch 01 to ch 10

• Mode:

  Tx/Rx: AM (6K00AE3)

  Rx: FM (16K0G3E)

• Channel spacing: 25 kHz
• Current drain (at 12 V DC):

  Tx: 1.0 A (typical)

  Rx (rated audio): 400 mA (max.); Rx (squelched): 55 mA (typical)

• Useable Temperature Range: -10°C to +50°C; -14°F to +122°F
• Frequency stability: ±20 ppm (-10°C to +50°C)
• Intermediate frequencies: 1st 35.8 MHz; 2nd 455 kHz
• Dimensions (projections not included): 57(W) x 170.5(H) x 37.5(D) mm; 2.25(W) x 6.72(H) x 1.48(D) in
• Weight (with CM-166 and antenna): 465 g; 16.4 oz

TRANSMITTER

• Output power: 5.0 W (PEP); 1.5 W (carrier)
• Modulation system: Low level modulation
• Spurious emissions: Less than -60 dB

RECEIVER

• Sensitivity (for 6 dB S/N): Less than 1.0 µV
• Squelch sensitivity (threshold): Less than 4.0 µV
• Selectivity: More than 8 kHz/-6 dB; Less than 25 kHz/-60 dB
• Noise and hum: More than 25 dB
• Spurious response rejection ratio: More than 60 dB
• Audio output power: 600 mW with an 8 ohm load

OPTIONS

• BC-79 + AD-50 DESKTOP CHARGER + DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER: Rapidly charge the CM-166 in approx. 1.5 hrs. An AC adapter is packed with BC-79. The optional CP-13/L or OPC-288/L can be used instead of the supplied AC adapter.
• BM-112U/E WALL CHARGER: Rapidly charges the CM-80 or CM-92 in 1 hr. and the CM-97 in 3 hrs.
• CM-166 BATTERY PACK: Voltage: 12 V; Capacity: 600 mAh. NiCd rechargeable battery pack provides 5 hours of operation (at a duty cycle of 5:5:90/Tx:Rx:standby). Same as supplied with the transceiver.
• CM-167 BATTERY CASE: Holds R6(AA) x ten alkaline batteries.
• CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE: For operation and charging with a 12 V cigarette lighter socket.
• OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE: For operation and charging with a 12-15 V DC power supply.
• LC-122 CARRYING CASE: Fits the transceiver with the supplied CM-166.
• MB-24 MOUNTING BRACKET: Hangs the receiver via belt clip to the inside door panel of a vehicle.
• MB-25 MOUNTING BRACKET: Hangs the receiver via belt clip to the wall of an aircraft or similar flat surface.
• OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER CABLE: Allows you to work with most aviation headsets. Provides the side tone function. Same as supplied with some versions.