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<H1>Coming soon! IC-E80D & ID-E880 dualband D-STAR transceivers</H1>
<P><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>Icom</STRONG> is pleased to announce details of
two new, exciting dualband D-STAR transceivers… the <STRONG>IC-E80D</STRONG> and
<STRONG>ID-880H</STRONG>. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Both these radios have been designed with ease-of-use in
mind, with large LCD displays and straightforward controls. As such, they are
the ideal starter radios for any amateur or D-STAR operator. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Both models include a new user interface called 'D-STAR
repeater mode' (DR mode) which allows the user to access a D-Star repeater in
just two steps! </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Click </FONT><A href="http://www.icomuk.co.uk/imagebank"
target=_blank><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana>here</FONT></STRONG></A><FONT
face=Verdana> to download a high resolution image of the IC-E80D and
ID-E880 </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Another move for this range is that the CS-80/880
configuration software1 is free to download from the </FONT><A
href="http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/" target=_blank><FONT
face=Verdana>Icom Inc. website</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana>. This means a range
of settings including memory data can be configured from your PC. Both radios
share the same set-up procedure so you can share memory data with each other via
the cloning software. </FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana>IC-E80D Dual Band Digital Handheld
Transceiver</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>The IC-E80D has a optional HM-189GPS GPS microphone
available which expands the potential for position reporting applications. When
connected, the IC-E80D can show position data and even the direction to another
suitable equipped D-Star station on screen. The radio is rugged, splash and
water jet resistant (IPX-4) making it ideal for outdoor operation. The IC-E80D
has 5W RF output power on both VHF/UHF bands and a wideband receiver range
covering 495kHz-999.990MHz. Not only is this a D-Star radio but also retains
together with the IC-E880, compatibility with all normal FM analogue channels.
</FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana>ID-E880 Dual Band Digital Mobile
Transceiver</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>The compact, IC-E880 has a large, easy-to-see LCD display.
The controller is detachable from the main unit and the magnet-mounting feature
allows for flexible installation. The radio also provides a powerful 50W of
output power in VHF and UHF, high speed scanning and the latest in noise filter
technology. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Main Features of the IC-E80D and ID-E880 <BR>• D-STAR DV
(Digital Voice) mode standard<BR>• Wideband receive2<BR>• External GPS
connection ready3 <BR>• DPRS(R) (Digital Position Reporting System)
ready</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>Ian Lockyer</STRONG>, Marketing Manager of Icom UK
said, <BR>"Both models are ideal for a range of users from foundation licencees,
anyone new to D-Star or Ham organisations such as Raynet that are looking for a
simple GPS position reporting system. The introduction of these two new D-Star
radios emphasises Icom's commitment to D-Star Worldwide!" </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Currently there is no release date for these models.
<BR>Pricing and type approval are pending. <BR></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Notes: <BR>1. Requires optional cloning cable.
<BR></FONT><FONT face=Verdana>2. Receiver coverage range varies depending on
version.<BR></FONT><FONT face=Verdana>3. For the IC-E80D, optional GPS
microphone HM-189GPS is available. <BR>For the ID-E880, a third party GPS
receiver is necessary. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Fonte: <A title=http://www.southgatearc.org/
href="http://www.southgatearc.org/">Southgate Amateur Radio
Club</A><BR></FONT><BR></P></BODY></HTML>