Icom IC-A25C Sport Aviation Handheld

Intro

6 W (PEP) Powerful Air Band Radio with Built-in GPS and Bluetooth®

The A25 series is a powerful air band handheld with 6 watts of power and an IP57 waterproof rating; weather cannot stop these radios. The easy-to-use interface and large 2.3-inch LCD combine to provide stress-free programming and in-flight operation.      Built-in Bluetooth®, GPS, and VOR navigation are available in the A25N NAV/COM version.

Class-Leading High Power RF Output

Output power is increased to approximately 6 W typical (PEP) and 1.8 W typical (carrier) compared to the IC-A24 (5/1.5 W (PEP/carrier)). This expands the communication coverage and enhances the safety of aircraft operation.

Easy-to-Use Interface

Often used functions are assigned to the keypad and you can directly access a desired function. The enlarged flat sheet keypad offers smooth and swift operation.

 

2.3 inch Large High Visibility LCD

The large and high visibility LCD provides user-friendly, graphic screens. The night mode option enables easy viewing in the dark. The operating frequency in large characters can be recognized at a glance.

 

"Flip-Flop" Channel Recall

Recall channel screen

The IC-A25N/C stores the last 10 channels used. You can easily recall those channels by using the directional keys or the channel knob on the top panel. This is convenient for switching between several channels, such as NAV and COM channels.

Other Features

IP57 dust-protection and waterproof construction

Operate with six AA size alkaline batteries with the BP-289 battery case

BNC antenna

121.5 MHz emergency key

Weather channels

Priority watch

VFO scan, memory channel scan, priority scan

ANL (Auto Noise Limiter) for noise reduction

Side tone function

Internal VOX capability

300 memory channels (in 15 memory groups) with 12 character names

8.33 kHz channel spacing

Specifications

General           IC-A25C

COM channels

Frequency range: 118.000–136.992 MHz

RX: 108.000–136.992 MHz, 118.000–136.992 MHz

RX (Weather): 161.650–163.275 MHz

 

Number of memory channels: 300 channels/15 groups

Channel spacing: 25/8.33 kHz

Type of emission: 6K00A3E, 5K60A3E, 16K0G3E (Weather)

Power supply requirement: 7.2 V DC (BP-288), 11.0 V DC (External DC Jack),

Current drain (approximately): Tx High, Less than 1.8 A

Rx Max. audio/Stand-by: Less than 500 mA
90 mA typ. (GPS, Bluetooth, Light: OFF)

Antenna impedance: 50 Ω

Operating temperature range: −10 °C to +60 °C; −14 °F to +140 °F,

Dimensions: (W × H × D (Projections not included)) 58.9 × 148.4 × 31.8 mm; 2.3 × 5.8 × 1.3 in.

Weight (approximately): 340 g; 12.0 oz (with BP-288)

 

Transmitter

IC-A25N, IC-A25C

Output power (at 7.2 V DC): 6.0/1.8 W typical (PEP/carrier),

Audio harmonic distortion: Less than 10% (at 60% modulation),

Hum and noise ratio: More than 35 dB,

Spurious emissions: More than 46 dB
(Except operating frequency ±62.5 kHz in 25 kHz channel spacing.)
(Except operating frequency ±20.825 kHz in 8.33 kHz channel spacing.),

Frequency stability: ±0.4 kHz,

Receiver

IC-A25N, IC-A25C

Intermediate frequencies: 46.35 MHz/450 kHz (1st/2nd)

Sensitivity:

NAV/COM (6 dB S/N): Less than 0 dBμ

WX (12 dB SINAD): Less than -8 dBμ

Squelch sensitivity (at threshold): Less than 0 dBμ (AM), Less than -5 dBμ (FM)

Spurious response: More than 60 dB (AM), More than 30 dB (FM)

Hum and noise: More than 35 dB (at 30% modulation)

Audio output power, External speaker, 530 mW typical (AM 8 Ω/60% Mod at 10% distortion)

Internal speaker, 1200 mW typical (AM 8 Ω/60% Mod at 10% distortion)

Ext. speaker connector. 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8ʺ)/8 Ω

Measurements made in accordance with FCC Part87.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

 

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications: Standard MIL-810 G

Method                      Procedure

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

 

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

 

Applicable IP Rating

Ingress Protection Standard

Water, IP57 (Dust-protection and Waterproof* protection)
* One meter depth for 30 minutes.