The BMV 118137 Series antenna area a range of full band, omni-directional, unity gain, antennas designed for heavy
duty applications including the VHF aeronautical band of 118-137MHz.
The full band monocone design lends itself to excellent pattern consistency over a wider bandwidth than
conventional ground plane antennas, and a lower angle of radiation.
This model is constructed of stainless steel mount tube and radiator enclosed in an ABS radome, with
full band covrage offering a “no tune” solution. The antenna is also DC grounded, offering some lightning
protection and a reduction of precipitation static noise.
The ICOM IC-A16E radio is extremely durable and may be used for communications at uncontrolled aerodromes either from the vehicle or on foot.
Subject to terrain, atmospherics radio setup and other factors this radio has an approximate range of between 50 to 70km in typical conditions.
For controlled aerodromes AMS would recommend that the ARO uses the IC-A120 radio mounted in the vehicle as it has better range, does not require batteries to be charged and is more resistant to shielding of transmissions caused by buildings, sloped runways or other items which may block radio transmissions.
We would generally suggest that each airport holds at least two IC-A16E radios so that one can be on charge whilst the other one is being used. It is not good to run out of charged radios whilst out on the runway.
We carry a variety of accessories and spare parts for the ICOM IC-A16E.
Mobile Antenna suitable for ICOM IC-A120E or ICOM IC-A110.
This antenna may be mounted on gutter fittings, bullbar mounts or mirror installations.
Picture for illustration purposes only – coaxial cable is supplied with a separate UHF connector which may be terminated once the cable has been fed through the vehicle firewall. Some tools will be required for termination.