ID-5100E VHF/UHF Dual Band D-STAR Digital Transceiver

ID-5100E VHF/UHF Dual Band D-STAR Digital Transceiver

Icom’s new ID-5100E VHF/UHF dual band D-STAR digital mobile transceiver enhances core features found in the celebrated IC-2820H mobile and incorporates the user-friendly technology found in the IC-7100. The radio features a large responsive touch screen and also integrated GPS, optional Bluetooth connectivity and support for Android devices.

Intuitive Touch Screen Operation

The intuitive touch screen interface provides quick and smooth operation. The large 5.5 inch display (320×128 pixels) responds naturally to the touch allowing you to change settings, enter frequencies, edit memory channels with ease.

DV/DV Dualwatch

The ID-5100E can receive both FM/FM and FM/DV mode signals simultaneously. Two DV mode signals can be monitored for receive on either channel. You can check other repeaters or other channel activities while waiting for the main repeater.

* Main band audio has priority, if two DV signals come in at the same time.

Integrated GPS Receiver

The ID-5100E has an integrated GPS receiver in the controller and shows own position, course, speed and altitude on the display. The GPS position information can be used for exchanging position reports, tracing the GPS log and searching for nearby repeater sites.

DV/FM Repeater List Function

The DV/FM repeater list function assists you in accessing nearby repeaters, even when you are visiting an area for the first time. The function searches for a nearby repeater using the repeater memories and GPS position information.

*To use the automatic repeater list function, the position data of the repeater is required. The ID-5100E will be shipped with a limited number of repeater memories preprogramme

Dplus Reflector Linking

Dplus reflector link commands are added to the DR function to allow easy reflector operation. Use Reflector, link/unlink to Reflector, echo test and repeater information commands are selectable.

SD Card Slot for Voice and Data Storage

When used with an SD card, the SD card can store various contents including voice memory, DV auto reply message, TX voice message, QSO log, RX history log and GPS log data. Memory channels, repeater memories and other personal settings can be saved to the SD card and can be loaded to the transceive

VS-3 Bluetooth® Headset

The optional Bluetooth® headset, VS-3 provides hands-free communication and can remotely control the ID-5100E with three programmable buttons.

*Optional UT-133/A Bluetooth® unit must be installed in the ID-5100E.

RS-MS1A Android™ Application

(Free download application from Google Play™)

The RS-MS1A allows you wirelessly connect the ID-5100E and remotely set DR functions, link with a map application and send/receive messages over the DV mode. In addition, pictures taken by the Android™ device can be transmitted in the DV Fast Data mode or DV mode.

DV Fast Data Mode

By using data in place of voice frames, the ID-5100E can transfer data 3.5 times faster (3480 bps) than in the conventional DV mode (with voice).

* The DV Fast Data mode is not compatible with the DV mode low-speed data communication.

Optional Active Noise Canceling Microphone

The optional active noise canceling microphone HM-209 can automatically reduce noise in extremely noisy environments and assist in transmitting clear and accurate audio.

Other Features

Enhanced D-PRS functions with object, position, items and weather formats

Convenient memory contents management using CSV format

Speech function announces operating frequency, mode and received callsign (DV mode)

Independent main dial, volume and SQL knobs for A/B bands

AM airband dualwatch

Programming software for download available on https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/

50W output power on both VHF and UHF bands

1500 (50 groups) Repeater list entries

300 call sign memories

300 GPS memories

Split tone functions in the analog mode

Supplied accessories (* May differ, depending on version)

Hand microphone, HM-207

DC power cable, OPC-1132

Controller cable, OPC-837 (3.5 m; 11.4 ft)

Microphone hanger

Spare fuse