The ICOM A6 transceiver has a well labeled large keypad that offers simple one handed operation while in the cockpit. A large display shows both letters and numbers making for fast frequency recognition. The display is backlit and so are the buttons, the light stays on until you turn it off which is a very handy feature for night flying.
The Pro Pack includes; BP-210N HiMH Battery pack, OPC-499 Headset Adaptor cable, BC-119N rapid desktop charger, AD-101 charger adaptor, CP-20 Cigarette Lighter Cable with DC-DC converter, MB-103 Belt clip, FA-B02AR antenna, handstrap and manual.
Compact, stylish body
The IC-A24/A6 design incorporates the size and durability of the IC-A3/A22 with improved usability. The IC-A6/A24 includes a large LCD, large speaker and easy-to-use panel layout. The side of the radio has a non-slip slit to prevent accidental dropping.
Large alphanumeric LCD
An easy to read a 6-character 14-segment alphanumeric LCD displays a variety of information clearly. Both the display and keypad are backlit, which is a very useful feature for nighttime flying.
Channel recall function
The new channel recall function automatically memorizes the last 10 used channels. You can easily recall those channels by pushing the recall buttons on the front panel. This makes it very convenient for switching between several channels at a time, such as NAV channels and COM channels.
Icom F series battery packs and case
The IC-A24/A6 shares the same battery packs and case with Icom’s commercial range of radios including the IC-F12, F3G, F31G series*. A variety of battery types are available including Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, and Li-Ion batteries. The BP-208N, battery case is also available with 6 AA (LR6) alkaline cells as a backup battery source. * Uses N-type reinforced battery packs/case.
Simultaneous operation and charging from external power source
The IC-A24/A6 has an external DC power jack that allows operation with the optional CP-20 cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter. This means that a battery pack can be simultaneously charged during operation.
Dedicated 121.5MHz emergency key
A dedicated red emergency key programmed with a 121.5MHz homing frequency is equipped to give you extra confidence in the event of an emergency.
Large 200 memory channel capacity with memory banks
A total of 200 memory channels can be named with a 6- character channel name. By grouping these channels into 10 memory banks, quick and easy operation is possible. The optional PC cloning software, CS-A24 allows you quick and easy memory management from your PC.
Water resistant, equivalent to IPX4
The water resistant construction provides reliable operation in wet conditions. (Equivalent to IPX4 of the corresponding international standard IEC 60529 (2001)).
Side Tone function
The side tone function allows you to hear your own voice via a headset. By monitoring your own voice, this function eliminates unnecessary shouting on a noisy runway. Side tone level is adjustable from the transceiver. * Optional OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER CABLE and external aviation headset are required.
Variety of scanning functions
The COM band scan checks all of the busy COM band channels, and the memory scan checks the tagged memory channels.
