New to the Tokyo Ham Fair 2012, the ID-51A/E Dual band D-STAR Handheld

Icom Inc. have shown a prototype of a new dual band D-STAR handheld radio at the Tokyo Ham Fair 2012  which is being held between August 25th and 26th 2012 in Tokyo.

The ID-51A/E series D-STAR handheld radio is an evolution of Icom’s ID-31A/E UHF D-STAR Handheld and will be capable of both VV / UU 144MHz + 430MHz dual band operation. The ID-51A/E will also include the much praised menu-driven user interface of the ID-31A/E series with a much bigger LCD screen. The ID-51A/E will also feature integrated GPS & D-STAR as well as IPx7 waterproofing, SD-Card slot and slim body found on the ID-31A/E.

Other planned features include

• VV / UU capable 144MHz and 430MHz dual band  (Only one DV signal can be received, similar to the manner as the IC-2820H/E2820 series).

• Limited wideband receive for AM/FM broadcast (no bar antenna), 118-137MHz (AM air band), 137- 174MHz and 380-479MHz

• Larger full dot matrix LCD

• Broadcast mode LCD indication (rather than VFO only, station name can be shown)

• Enhanced logging function. The ID-51A/E records frequencies, time, position and other operation related information on the SD Card.

• Improved automatic response function. The radio may be programmed to have an automated response self call sign for unique reply in addition to regular call sign

• Voice recorder function (not the communication logging function but a simple digital voice recorder function which records your voice).

• One touch voice play back function for contest transmissions

• Frequency and mode of operation speech and specific frequency beep function helps blind hams for easier operation.

• Enhanced RX call sign memory records up to 50 past received call signs, which can be exported to micro SD card.

• Increased memory channel for repeater list (750)/ GPS memory (200).

• Approx 10mm taller and 1mm thicker than the ID-31A/E (weight TBA)

• 5 Watts output (tx)

Further details about its features and options have been made available on the ID-51A/E Pre-release product information sheet.

A high resolution picture of the ID-51A/E can be downloaded from our image bank. Click here to enter our image bank.

At the moment we do not have any information about release date or price but please stay tuned to www.icomuk.co.uk for more official details.

Icom Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk