<div>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.<br>The ID-51A/E series D-STAR handheld radio is an evolution of Icoms 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.</div>
<div><strong>Other planned features include</strong><br> 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).<br> Limited wideband receive for AM/FM broadcast (no bar antenna), 118-137MHz (AM air band), 137- 174MHz and 380-479MHz<br>
Larger full dot matrix LCD<br> Broadcast mode LCD indication (rather than VFO only, station name can be shown)<br> Enhanced logging function. The ID-51A/E records frequencies, time, position and other operation related information on the SD Card.<br>
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<br> Voice recorder function (not the communication logging function but a simple digital voice recorder function which records your voice).<br>
One touch voice play back function for contest transmissions<br> Frequency and mode of operation speech and specific frequency beep function helps blind hams for easier operation.<br> Enhanced RX call sign memory records up to 50 past received call signs, which can be exported to micro SD card.<br>
Increased memory channel for repeater list (750)/ GPS memory (200).<br> Approx 10mm taller and 1mm thicker than the ID-31A/E (weight TBA) 5 Watts output (tX)<br><br><br>Fonte: <a href="http://www.cqdx.ru/ham/new-equipment/icom-id-51-vhfuhf-d-star/">http://www.cqdx.ru/ham/new-equipment/icom-id-51-vhfuhf-d-star/</a></div>
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