The D-STAR Evolution continues with the ICOM ID-51A PLUS2!

Over the years, Icom has taken the D-STAR protocol to new levels with each generation of portables. The latest update incorporates popular features found in the original ICOM ID-51A, including integrated GPS, an independent AM/FM receiver and V/V, U/U, V/U Dualwatch, the enhancements for digital operation and compatibility with the RS-MS1A free Android application found in the PLUS models. The PLUS2 adds Terminal and Access Point modes for your own personal communications portal into the Global *D-STAR network!
*Icom gateway network

😍Output Power:
👍5.5/2.5/1/0.5 Watts
😍RX Frequencies:
👍A Band – 136-174MHz, 380-479MHz
B Band – 108-174MHz, 380-479MHz
😍Channels:
👍1304
😍Waterproof Rating:
👍IPX7
😍GPS:
👍Built-in
❤Extend D-STAR Coverage
The new Terminal mode and Access point mode enable you to make D-STAR calls through the Internet, even from areas where no D-STAR repeater is accessible.

😍Terminal mode – Connect the ICOM ID-51A PLUS2 to the Internet through a PC or Android® device, and send your voice and/or data through the Internet gateway to a destination repeater.

😍Access point mode – Use an ICOM ID-51A PLUS2 radio connected to the Internet through a PC or Android® device, as an Access point. You can use another D-STAR radio to send your voice and/or data through the Access point radio, and communicate with D-STAR stations all over the world.

😍ICOM RS-MS1A, Free Download Android™ Application
The ICOM RS-MS1A allows you to connect your Android™ device to the ICOM ID-51A*. You can see the location of repeater sites on a map application and set them to the ICOM ID-51A. Text messages and pictures can be sent and received with your Android™ device.

*The ICOM OPC-2350LU data cable is required to connect to an Android™ device.

😍ICOM 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 ICOM 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
👍many more…

Get it from your Authorized Icom Dealer:
SOLUD RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
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Tel. no. (63) 2 7759 6313
Email: solidradio@solidradio.com.ph
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