Discount Icom IC-A14 VHF Air Band transceiver

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The IC A-14 is great. The sound is clear and crisp. The Lithium-ion battery allows several days between recharges. The unit is small and well designed. The scan feature is easy to use. I am very pleased with the A-14 and the price (with no shipping charge) is outstanding!

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I like the smaller size of this radio. Battery life is fantastic, and reception is good, too. I live about 5 miles from the local regional airport, and 40 miles from New Orleans International airport. I can receive transmissions from MSY ATC even while inside my home. I only have two minor complaints. I wish the display were a bit larger, but it is quite legible. Just wish it displayed more info other than a single line. And I wish it would have come with a headset adapter like the A24 does. That is a pricey little item.

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I have had a yaesu for years. the batteries finally leaked so I replaced it with this.

WOW. It is so much easier to use than the Yaesu. the sound is so much clearer and louder. It transmits at least 10 miles, suitable for emergency backup in class B/C airspace (which I find myself in too frequently in the bay area). And the LiMH battery holds its charge for weeks, maybe longer, I haven't had the unit long enough to tell.

And it has WX too!

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I fly a sport plane that, technically, does not require a radio, but I much prefer to communicate with traffic at the airport, and the Icom radios connect directly into my stock communication system, allowing me to use the PTT button mounted on the yoke and the external antenna, as well as working with my headsets, including passing my own voice from the microphone to the headset, confirming clarity in the broadcast. I can clearly hear traffic at other airports, as well, some of them almost 20 miles away. The only reasons I didn't give it that coveted 5th star are because the setup is not the least bit intuitive and the manual is of little help (there are some great YouTube videos that will help you sort it all out) and because there is no way to charge the unit without placing it in a charging cradle. This is fine for most people, and the cradle does allow you to charge the battery, whether or not it is mounted on the handset, but I would prefer to mount the radio in my plane and utilize the portable charger to power it. Aside from these admittedly minor issues, this is a solid unit and I really can't see going elsewhere for my radio needs.

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Very easy to use the basic functions of the radio. Have not tried to use the program option yet and my not need it. I am carrying it as a backup radio. My house is 4.5 miles from the airport and I can listen to ATIS and the tower from my bedroom. ATIS is a little scratchy with some static but it is understandable. Tower is pretty clear. Im sure in the air the range will be better. So far Im happy with it.