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Icom IC-A16B 51 USA Aviation Bluetooth Ground-to-Air Handheld Radio, 1500mw

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At a glance

Condition
New
Model
IC-A16B 51 USA
Weight
9.1 oz
Color
Black
Special Feature
Waterproof
Talking Range Maximum
5 kilometer
Connectivity Protocol
Bluetooth
Works with
Aviation headsets, Bluetooth-enabled devices

Features 8

  • [FLEXIBLE CHANNEL SPACING] Supports both 8.33 kHz and 25 kHz aviation channel spacing, ensuring reliable, interference-free communications across regulated airband frequencies.
  • [POWERFUL AUDIO CLARITY] 1500 mW loudspeaker output delivers clear, intelligible communication even in high-noise cockpits or flight line environments.
  • [HIGH RF TRANSMISSION POWER] 6 W (PEP) / 1.8 W (carrier) RF output provides strong, dependable signal coverage for enhanced airband communication range.
  • [BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY] Enables hands-free operation with wireless headsets and cockpit accessories for safer, distraction-free flying.

Description

The ICOM A16B Comm-Only transceiver is ideal for students, ground crew and pilots of all levels! It has a compact, waterproof design for one-hand operation for working on the flight line, using it for back up in any aircraft, or for use by ground crew.

Specs 17

Brand ICOM
Color Black
Number of Channels 200
Special Feature Waterproof
Talking Range Maximum 5 kilometer
Water Resistance Level Waterproof
Number of Batteries 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Item Weight 9.1 ounces

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Top Amazon Reviews

Bluetooth is awesome
I got this radio and the Sporty's radio at the same time, and it's a night and day difference in quality. This radio feels much better made, more compact and lighter as well without 8 AAs. I like that you can put in text for saved channels, so I've got my common frequencies saved with their airport identifier and use (ie TWR GND AWS) all readily available. Speaker is louder and much clearer than the Sporty's hands down. Battery life is very good. One of my favorite features is the bluetooth. Yes, it's a little confusing that you have to get into a sub menu to use the bluetooth microphone portion, but once it's set up it's great. I have it linked to my Bose A20 headset with bluetooth, letting me use this as a backup radio without even dealing with my headset jacks, let alone adapters. As far as downsides, I wish dealing with the bluetooth functions was easier. If it doesn't connect after a main com failure in air setting it up would become a lot more difficult and cumbersome than plugging in a standard radio. The other downside is lack of regular charging ports of any kind, even the non-rechargeable Sporty's radio has a USB-C input for emergency power of the radio in addition to readily available AA battery use. While the lipo of the Icom is impressive, you do NEED the cradle and power supply to charge it which is an extra concern when traveling with it. Wish it would charge off USB micro or C as well, or at the very least be capable of running off of it in an emergency situation. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020 by Kevin NV
it’s radio. durable
nice gadget
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026 by Jama Mohamed
Awesome little aviation transceiver, and with Bluetooth!
Exactly what I was looking for! Small, compact and light with all the features you expect from a handheld radio...and it has Bluetooth!! Which means I can easily pair it to my Sena comm system on my flight helmet without cumbersome cords! The range on the radio is typical for a handheld. There is plenty of memory to program all your frequently used frequencies and all the controls and buttons seem robust. You can't beat this radio for the price, quality and features! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019 by Bucky
Aviation standard
It's a great thing to have in the plane as a backup radio or for flight instructors sending students solo. Charge lasts a while, and easy to set up. You can talk or receive clearly. I use it to receive ATIS as well on planes that don't have a secondary frequency.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024 by A. Scott
Won't pair with DC headset.
I needed a set that could be used with a DC ONE-X headset with U-174 (helicopter) plug, which I already own. Since it would require two cumbersome physical adapters, one of which (Icom) is very pricey, I was thrilled to have them paired by Bluetooth instead. The Rufus here said it will pair fine. No joy. I also attempted to pair it with my Apple AirPods, and it did not work reliably, or I was simply unable to set it up correctly. Anyway, the radio was returned to the seller. Other than that, the radio worked, and appeared to have exactly the same receiver range as a cheap Yaesu FTA 550, which I compared side-by-side to it: they cut a weak transmission exactly at the same time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2026 by Katarzyna K.
Great unit. Small display.
Difficult to read. Not easy to program. Good sound volume and clarity. Compact. Probably not the best for elderly people vision impaired.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021 by DGENTCO
General range of operations is very limited in distance.
This unit does not have a sufficient range of operations for its design and communication.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2026 by Gene Wong
Very good for the money
I bought this to work with my helmet that I wear a flying a Paramotor. I have not tried the Bluetooth functionality yet but I’m very please with this model. It’s pretty easy to use but somethings you’re going to have to refresh yourself in the manual and less you use all of the time. That’s why only give it four stars for that. The battery life seems excellent. Audio quality is pretty good. The range I guess is what you expect out of a handheld with a basic antenna. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019 by Airship-Driver
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