Icom to release the ID-52A/E Amateur Handheld Transceiver

 

Icom Incorporated (Headquarters: Hirano, Osaka, Japan/President: Masataka Harima) releases the ID-52A/E*, VHF/UHF dual-band digital transceiver that supports D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio).
* ID-52A is the USA version, ID-52E is the European version

The ID-52A/E is equipped with a color display. The display size is increased to 2.3 inches (1.7 inches for the ID-51A/E), and a transflective display is used to achieve excellent visibility, even in bright sunlight. The transceiver also supports Bluetooth^® communication as standard. Wirelessly connect to Android™ devices with ST-4001A/ST-4001I Picture Utility Software and RS-MS1A Remote Control Software installed, the optional VS-3 Bluetooth^® headset is also available, for hands-free operation.

And the following features are enhanced from the previous ID-51A/E models. Simultaneous reception in V/V, U/U, V/U as well as DV/DV. Airband reception is expanded from VHF to UHF (225 to 374.995 MHz). The new model can be charged via a micro USB connector. Audio output is significantly increased from 400 mW to 750 mW. The latest function of D-STAR enables you to send, receive, and view saved photos on an installed microSD card using only the ID-52A/E.

In addition to the above, the ID-52A/E has a variety of attractive features such as the DR function with easy set-up, built-in GPS receiver, micro SD card slot, IPX7* waterproof construction, and Terminal/Access Point modes. The ID-52A/E is a product that leads the amateur radio digital communications with enriched features that satisfy any users, from beginners to even heavy users who want to fully enjoy D-STAR.
* 1m depth of water for 30 minutes.

MAIN FEATURES

• 2.3" large transflective color display that is easy to see outdoors
• Bluetooth^® communication as standard
• Simultaneous reception in V/V, U/U, V/U and DV/DV
• Enriched D-STAR^® features including the terminal mode/access point mode
• UHF(225～374.995MHz) airband reception
• Significantly increased audio output power to 750 mW (400 mW for ID-51 series)
• Accessories for the ID-51A/E such as battery packs and microphones can be used 

Ham Radio Digital Voice

For years now I have watched as a revolution has taken over the ham radio bands - digital communications in all forms across our entire spectrum. While I have embraced to the HF digital revolution big time here at the N5FPW Btown Monitoring Post, I haven't really dived into the digital voice revolution until now.

I recently purchased a DV4Mini from Wireless Holdings LLC (http://wirelesshold.com/) and since I already had an Icom ID-51A Plus D-Star handheld and a TYT MD-380G DMR handheld, I have now put those two rigs to use with my DV4Mini. This is pretty cool technology and a great place to meet new hams from around the world and participate in the many DV nets in the DV universe.

So as time permits I will be adding more coverage here on various DV topics. To get things started I have added a bunch of DV related website links. More is on the way including some articles and perm pages for reference at the top of this blog page.

73 and CU in the Ham DVsphere.