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 | ICOM Rapid Charger. Charges the BP-288 Li-ion battery Pack in approximately 3 hours. For use with ICOM A25NE & A25CE transceivers. Enter code “AvPay” on the check-out page to get a 5% discount on your purchase. Last Updated: 23-10-2023 | |
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 | Li-ion Battery Pack. 7.2 V 2200 mAh (min.) 2350 mAh (typ.). IP57 protection. For use with ICOM A25NE & A25CE transceivers. Enter code “AvPay” on the check-out page to get a 5% discount on your purchase. Last Updated: 23-10-2023 | |
 | Battery case 6 × AA (LR6). IP54 protection.(std). Alkaline battery pack 6 x AA for use with IC-A25NE/CE Enter code “AvPay” on the check-out page to get a 5% discount on your purchase. Last Updated: 23-10-2023 | |
 | Headset adapter with PTT socket for Icom Aviation handhelds. Enter code “AvPay” on the check-out page to get a 5% discount on your purchase. Last Updated: 23-10-2023 | |
 | Carrying case for IC-A24/A6 Enter code “AvPay” on the check-out page to get a 5% discount on your purchase. Last Updated: 23-10-2023 | |
 | PA82 Headset adapter for Icom Transceiver Enter code “AvPay” on the check-out page to get a 5% discount on your purchase. Last Updated: 23-10-2023 | |
 | A wide band base station scanner antenna that is much easier to install than any discone type antenna. Consisting of a short fibreglass rod, it is just as effective as a discone antenna covering 25-1300 MHz. Enter code “AvPay” on the check-out page to get a 5% discount on your purchase. Last Updated: 23-10-2023 | |
 | Mono earphone speaker designed to fit comfortably to one ear, with the band behind the ear holding the earpiece securely in place. Enter code “AvPay” on the check-out page to get a 5% discount on your purchase. Last Updated: 23-10-2023 | |
 | This is a replacement for the supplied whip antenna and will give an improvement to the number of visible aircraft with an increased range and better close-in performance. Enter code “AvPay” on the check-out page to get a 5% discount on your purchase. Last Updated: 23-10-2023 |
Aircraft typically have several types of radios installed to facilitate communication and navigation. These radios serve various purposes and are crucial for ensuring safe and efficient operations in the airspace.
Very High Frequency (VHF) Radios are used for communication with air traffic control (ATC) and other aircraft. They operate in the VHF frequency band (118.000 to 136.975 MHz) and are the primary means of communication in aviation.
High Frequency (HF) Radios are used for long-distance communication, especially when flying over remote areas or oceanic routes where VHF communication is not possible. They operate in the HF frequency range (2.0 to 30.0 MHz).
UHF (Ultra High Frequency) Radios are used in some military and civil aviation applications, including communication between military aircraft and for ground-to-air communication.
Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) are not radios in the traditional sense, but they are radio beacons that transmit distress signals on designated frequencies (121.5 MHz and 406 MHz) in the event of an emergency, such as a crash or forced landing.
Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) Transponders work in conjunction with secondary surveillance radar (SSR) to enhance aircraft visibility and collision avoidance. They transmit Mode S and Mode C responses to radar interrogations.
Transponders are used to reply to ground-based radar interrogations with the aircraft’s identity and altitude. They are essential for air traffic control and are often used in conjunction with primary radar.
Datalink Radios allow for the exchange of digital data between aircraft and air traffic control. They are used for tasks such as sending flight plans, receiving weather updates, and providing position reports.
Navigation Radios include various systems such as VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range), ADF (Automatic Direction Finder), DME (Distance Measuring Equipment), and GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers. They are used for navigation and determining the aircraft’s position.
Satellite Communication Systems enable long-range voice and data communication, including internet access for passengers and crew.
Cabin Radios are used for communication within the aircraft, allowing the flight crew and cabin crew to communicate with each other.
It’s important to note that the specific radios and avionics equipment on an aircraft can vary depending on the type of aircraft, its intended use (e.g., commercial airliner, general aviation, military), and its vintage. Aviation technology continues to evolve, and modern aircraft often feature advanced communication systems to enhance safety and efficiency.