Side-by-side
IC-A16E Handheld Ground-to-Air Support Radio vs Motorola APX P25 Radios
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Tactical Communications & Data Links.
Tactical Communications & Data Links
IC-A16E Handheld Ground-to-Air Support Radio
by Icom UK
Rugged ground-crew airband handheld for airside operations
Tactical Communications & Data Links
Motorola APX P25 Radios
by Motorola Solutions
All-band P25 mission-critical portable radios with multi-network failover and military-grade durability for aviation and public safety personnel.
| Cost of ownership | IC-A16E Handheld Ground-to-Air Support Radio | Motorola APX P25 Radios |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | IC-A16E Handheld Ground-to-Air Support Radio | Motorola APX P25 Radios |
|---|---|---|
| undefined | — | |
| undefined | — | |
| undefined | — | |
| undefined | — | |
| undefined | — | |
| undefined | — | |
| undefined | — | |
| undefined | — | |
| Standard | — | APCO P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2 |
| Frequency bands | — | VHF 136–174 MHz, UHF R1 380–470 MHz, UHF R2 450–520 MHz, 700 MHz 762–806 MHz, 800 MHz 806–870 MHz |
| Battery life (APX NEXT standard) | — | Up to 14 hours |
| Battery life (APX NEXT hi-cap) | — | Up to 18 hours |
| Battery capacity (IMPRES 2) | — | 4,400 mAh |
| IP rating | — | IP68 (2 m for 4 hours) |
| Channel capacity | — | Up to 3,000 channels / 125 zones |
| Connectivity (APX NEXT) | — | P25, LTE, 5G SA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LEO satellite |
| Encryption | — | AES (standard and custom) |
Decide
Ask Aviation Souk to pick for your tender.
The AI weighs both products against your specific brief — airport, certifications, lead time, budget — and tells you which fits.
Ask the AI →