ICOM ID-51

ID-51A PLUS is an evolution of the ID-51A, Icom’s popular D-STAR Amateur radio. This model incorporates the original feature set including integrated GPS, an independent AM/FM receiver and V/V, U/U, V/U Dualwatch, as well as enhancements for digital operation and compatibility with the RS-MS1A free Android application.

RS-MS1A, Free Download Android™ Application

RS-MS1A Features

• Send and receive pictures
• Send and receive text messaging
• Set transceiver’s DR functions from the RS-MS1A or a map application
• See the location of repeater sites or other D-PRS stations on a map application
• View and export received history of the transceiver
• View detailed data in the transceiver’s Repeater list
• Import and export the Repeater list and the Callsign list from/to the transceiver

DV Fast Data Mode*

By using data in place of voice frames, the ID-51A transfers data 3.5 times faster (3480 bps) than in the conventional DV mode (with voice). Pictures taken by an Android™ device can be quickly transmitted in the DV Fast Data mode.
*The DV Fast Data mode is not compatible with the DV mode low-speed data communication.

DV and FM Repeater Search Function

The repeater search function searches for nearby analog FM repeaters as well as DV repeaters using the repeater memories and the integrated GPS*.
*To use the repeater search function, the position data of the repeater is required.

Other features

• Dplus reflector link commands
• GPS position data can be sent simultaneously with the serial data communication
• Enhanced D-PRS functions: receiving only Base/Object/Item/Weather formats
• Altitude data added to the GPS memories
• CI-V commands include GPS TX mode, DV data TX and GPS ON/OFF settings and can be sent through DATA connector
• Callsign, repeater list and GPS memory import and export in the CSV format
• D-STAR DV Mode (Digital Voice + Data)
• Independent AM/FM receiver
• MicroSD card (Up to 32GB)
• TX voice memory (1 channel, 60 seconds)
• SPEECH function announces the received call sign (DV Mode), frequency, and mode
• QSO recorder function records incoming and outgoing calls. The voice recorder function can record an off-line conversation.
• CSV formatted communication log
• 10-step battery voltage indicator