Scanning Icom VHF air band transceiver IC-A24 . Nothing special only to show it working . Near my local airport YUL in Canada .
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icom , uniden , kenwood , unicom ?? which one is better ? good reception ?
use a decent antenna
quite busy!
I got iC-a3 and I think that it’s the prettiest radio ever
The one you see here is ICOM IC A-24. Designed for Airband, not only is it a Handheld radio Receiver, but also it’s also Transceiver (Push to talk button). I have the same (I’m a private pilot ; you’ll be needing a aeronautical radio-licence to broadcast on theses 118-136 MHz freq.). It feel very solid and professionnal (for alternative, emergency radio of course). You also get the NAV frequencies for VOR, DVOR, …
For those who wonder about reach… this radio is operational within 10 miles radius (minimum ; in standard OACI atmosphere) in air altitude (cleared from buildings). Transmitting power is a good 5.0 Watts, but keep in mind that FM (or any radiowave) radio’s reach depend more on land obstacles than on power (still power helps) when buying a radio.
Stay relatively low….now that’s ambiguous!
@Stinger737
are you talking for air band operations? the best.. Icom, no doubt, Icom and Yaesu/Vertex Standard are the only two that make handheld air band radios..
Or.. are you talking in general?? id say Icom too, but Kenwood, Uniden and Motorola are a piece of equipment too..
@JonathanVaucher
Hey man, good explanation, i own the IC-A14, beautiful radio , talking about the range, its quite good, i live in San Salvador and the closest airport is within 9.5km with a lot of obstructions, and i can hear clear as water the ATC broadcast(tower and airplanes), now the other airport is within 42km,this i can barely hear the ATIS when im in my house roof, but mostly Icom aviation equipment is the best in the market! oh yeah!
@JonathanVaucher
Hey can you make a video review of your A24? I own the A14 and feel very interesting of purchasing the A24 with the optional Li-on battery pack.
Thanks.
@twistor96
You have the most cheap air band scanner in the market, and its a nice scanner, a tip? buy a more larger antenna..
@joewarcupinhull
You have to buy a much more larger and decent antenna… that will solve the problem
Hey can you make a video review of the A24?
@Rodrigo2838
I sold it … but I now miss the Icom quality
thanks bro
with 60$ I can buy some onde radio VHF ?
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with 60$ I can buy someone radio VHF ?
ICOM is DA BOMB!
Is it normal for the battery have a little crack in between??? I just got the RaDIO for my husband and he really likes it but I noticed this little crack and I am a little concern…..
Thank you all
@Piahoneypie The crack is located in the upper left side between the radio and the battery
Hi there. How long does your battery last on this radio? Do you have the Ni-MH 1650 Mah battery? Thanks!
Wow! Gratest sound on AIR BAND! Quality as on Narow FM!:)) I had Sony AIR-8. AIR-8 is great. But this device – is GREATEST:)
I own A-24 since 2007… very happy with the quality. Works perfect on the ground and in the air. VOR is useful feature. No problem with ATC while in Cessna 172, ICOM works almost as good as on board radio.
@BajoMoPre hey… if you transmit a lot its not going to last long. 4 hours of flight in Chicago area will kill the battery. but if you plan to monitor ATC it can hold 20h continuously with no problem.
@Rodrigo2838 ,, thanks bro .
Where do I buy one?