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ICOM ID-5100 the next generation of mobile radio. Analog to Digital. D-Star transceiver.

Planned Features:

• Large, responsive touch screen LCD
• Optional UT-133 Bluetooth unit enables audio accessory connection and Android terminal connection (CI-V via Bluetooth SPP profile).
• Optional VS-3 Bluetooth pendant earpiece microphone has volume adjust buttons, PTT and three programmable buttons. Third party Bluetooth audio accessories may also be compatible (not guaranteed).
• RS-MS1A Android application will be a free to use download. It controls the radio for DR mode operation, exchanging text messages/pictures and showing GPS location over Google Maps.
• Independent VHF and UHF band units (VV/UU capable) for 50W output
• Enhanced DR mode (also include analogue repeaters)
• Added “Nearby Repeater Scan” in DR scan function
• D-Plus reflector usability (can select “reflector” in TO field)
• DV Dual Watch for simultaneously waiting in two DV voice streams (decodes one only)
• Home button (same as ID-51 feature)
• D-PRS enhancements (details to be announced)
• 1,000 memory channels
• Built-in GPS engine (inside the controller, no EXT antenna possible)
• ESN (Electronic Serial Number) / SD Card slot (in the black box main unit).
• New HM-207 control microphone is supplied as standard.

Other Features:

• Wideband receiving (receives 118-137MHz(AM), 137-174/375-550MHz only)
• Antenna RX diversity (second antenna connector)
• TNC/9600bps modem connectivity
• DTMF decode (and mini-repeater control)

– Optional Bluetooth unit UT-133 is required. Android software is available free.
– Android application for control. As demonstrated at the 2013 Tokyo Ham Fair.

Video:

Video by hamlife.jp

– These are still preliminary details of the new radio series and specifications may change. Please stay tuned to our website for further details, pricing and availability.

Price (in Japan):
20Watts version – 79,800 yen + tax
50Watts version – 84,800 yen + tax

Planned Release Date In late February 2014

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