Icom Announces ID-52 D-STAR Digital Handheld Transceiver

Icom has announced details of the ID-52 D-STAR Digital Handheld Transceiver. The ID-52 VHF/UHF dual-band digital transceiver is the latest in a long line of D-STAR handportables from Icom and succeeds the popular ID-51EPLUS2. Two versions will be available globally, the ID-52A for the USA and ID-52E for Europe.

The radio features a large transflective colour display that makes it easy to see outdoors, even in bright sunlight. The size of the display has also been increased to 2.3 inches from 1.7 inches which was adopted on the ID-51E.

The ID-52 supports Bluetooth communication as standard. You can wirelessly connect to Android devices with the ST-4001A/ST-4001I Picture Utility Software when the RS-MS1A Remote Control Software installed. The optional VS-3 Bluetooth headset is also available, for hands-free operation.

ID-52 Features

- 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).
- Can be charged via a micro USB connector.
- Audio output has been increased from 400 mW to 750 mW.
- The latest D-STAR functions allow you to send, receive and view saved photos on an installed microSD card using only the ID-52.
- Accessories for the ID-51E, including battery packs and microphones, can be used.

In addition to the above, the ID-52 has a variety of other features including DR function with easy set-up, built-in GPS receiver, micro SD card slot, IPX7 waterproof construction (1-metre depth of water for 30 minutes), and Terminal/Access Point modes.

Please note that this is preliminary information only. We will confirm final product features, cost, and availability as soon as we have them.

To watch a video overview about this forthcoming radio, please click on Icom ID-52A/E Preview Video for QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. Further information about the ID-52E VHF/UHF dual-band digital transceiver can also be found by clicking on the downloadable PDF on the side of this page.

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For more information about D-STAR (Digital Smart Technology for Amateur Radio) click on the following link to read our article 'What is D-STAR?.

Icom UK Marketing - marketing@icomuk.co.uk