old man emu Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I'm looking to buy a hand held transceiver radio for communication between ground and aircraft within about 10 nm of the ground location. The radio only needs to be able to send and receive. It doesn't need all the bells and whistles like GPS and navigation assistance. Obviously it will be used in Australia, so needs to comply with Australian telecommunications rules. Your advice on a suitable, low cost unit would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfly Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 If you can still find the (superseded) Icom IC-A15 I reckon that'd be the best bang for the buck. I can't see them on the Clear Prop site anymore but it looks like this mob might have them: http://www.aircraftradio.com.au/products/icom/ica15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) I believe the IC-A15 is now a discontinued product line, but the IC-A16E is a suitable replacement. The IC-A15 produces 5W of transmission power, and the IC-A16E produces 6W of transmission power. https://www.ozpilot.com.au/product/icom-ic-a16e-8-33-25khz-ground-to-air-support-radio/ Edited May 22, 2022 by onetrack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 Looks like the -15 has now been replaced by the -16. Thanks for the advice. I'll chase a -16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfly Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) Yeah, I knew it'd been replaced but figured if there were some still around, they'd be a good deal. (Like < $300 or so) But, yeah, for sure, the 16 will be better. I reckon the accessory that lets you attach a normal headset is great to have. Also the battery pack that lets you use 6XAAs in case you're away from mains power. But they do push the price up quite a bit. Anyway, all the best. Good to see you back. ;- ) Edited May 23, 2022 by Garfly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBob Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 One wonders just what it is OME is needin' to say to them up there............😬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 He's obviously policing both air and ground movements. I wonder if he can pull rank on an aviation officer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I had a very good Yaesu for years, but it eventually stopped transmitting, so I bought an Icom A16. I ordered a 15, but they had been superceeded so I neded up with the 16. It works OK, but there is one serious fault with it. It cannot be connected to the aircrafts 12V power, which means it only runs on the battery installed. Can't be recharged or boosted while in use. Probably OK for OME, but I don't like it. I got the Yaesu repaired, but it only ran for about a year and broke down again. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 6 hours ago, IBob said: One wonders just what it is OME is needin' to say to them up there............😬 It's for ground marshalling at Tooraweenah when we have a chez nous and lots of our neighbours fly in from all over the place. We'll need one for the 12/13 November 2022 because we are having a celebration of Arthur Butler's arrival in Tooraweenah to seek the hand in marriage of a fair damsel. He had to set an England-Australia solo flight record to do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 16E good I have one, ask a price from Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I woukd also recommend the Icom ICA16. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackc Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Flightstore have these on special at present, I got one 3 months ago and they work well. https://www.flightstore.com.au/icom-ic-a25ce-airband-vhf-handheld-transceiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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