ICOM ID-52A VHF/UHF GPS/D-STAR/Bluetooth Multi-Function D-Star Handheld Transceivers
Product Description
The ID-52 Dual Band 5W Digital Transceiver with built-in GPS receiver marks a vibrant transition to a new generation for D-STAR® transceivers. It comes packed with a variety of features and offers superior operability. The device supports easy setup with its DR (D-STAR Repeater) function, allowing for intuitive and quick configuration. Users can enjoy transmitting and viewing images directly on the ID-52, with the ability to send photos from smartphones via Bluetooth®. The transceiver is compatible with Terminal Mode and Access Point Mode, enabling communication over the internet or mobile phone networks. It features a high-precision GPS receiver for sub-meter level positioning accuracy and supports various digital mode functions, including transmitting location information during communication. The ID-52 is designed with a large 2.3-inch color LCD display for excellent visibility and offers Bluetooth® communication for cable-free operation. It is capable of simultaneous reception in V/V, U/U, and V/U, and now supports DV/DV mode as well. The device is equipped with an IPX7 waterproof rating, a microSD card slot for recording data, and a microUSB port for programming and charging. It delivers a loud speaker output of 750mW, ensuring clear audio even outdoors. The transceiver also includes a variety of other features to enhance its functionality and ease of use.
Product Specification
- Frequency Range: 144.000–146.000MHz, 430.000–440.000MHz for transmission and reception, with extended reception capabilities across various bands. - Memory Channels: 1000 memory channels, plus additional slots for skip, radio broadcast, call, repeater list, call sign list, GPS memory, and program scan edges. - Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +60°C. - Frequency Stability: ±2.5ppm (-20°C to +60°C relative to 25°C). - Antenna Impedance: 50Ω unbalanced (SMA type). - Power Supply: 7.4V DC (with various battery pack options), external terminal 10.0–16.0V. - Current Consumption: Less than 2.5A during transmission, and less than 450mA during reception (DV mode). - Dimensions: 61.1×121.6×29.7mm (excluding projections). - Weight: Approximately 295g (including BP-271 battery pack and antenna). - Modulation Modes: DV: GMSK reactance modulation, FM: Reactance modulation. - Transmission Output: 5W, 2.5W, 1.0W, 0.5W, 0.1W (High, Mid, Low2, Low1, S-low). - Receiver Sensitivity: Varies across bands and modes, with specific sensitivity for FM/FM-N and DV modes. - Audio Output: 750mW or more for internal speaker, 200mW or more for external speaker.
General specifications
| Frequency range | sending and receiving | reception | |||
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| FM/FM-N/DV | FM/FM-N/DV | AM/AM-N | |||
| A band | 144.000～146.000MHz 430.000～440.000MHz |
137.000～174.000MHz *255-374.995MHz is FM/FM-N only |
108.000～142.000MHz *225.000~374.995MHz is AM only |
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| BC band | FM radio: 76.0-108.0MHz | ||||
| B band |
144.000～146.000MHz 430.000～440.000MHz |
137.000～174.000MHz 375.000～380.200MHz 381.325～411.995MHz 414.500～479.000MHz |
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| Radio model | F2D、F3E、F7W | ||||
| Number of memory channels |
Memory 1000ch, Skip 100ch, Radio broadcasting 500ch, Call 4ch, Repeater list 2500ch, Partner station (call sign) list 300ch, GPS memory 300ch, Program scan edge 2ch x 25 sets |
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| Operating temperature limit | -20℃～＋60℃ | ||||
| frequency stability | ±2.5ppm (based on -20℃~+60℃/25℃) | ||||
| antenna impedance | 50Ω unbalanced (SMA type) | ||||
| Power-supply voltage | battery terminal |
DC 7.4V (BP-271, BP-272) DC 7.2V (BP-307) DC 5.5V (BP-273 AA alkaline batteries x 3 used) |
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| external terminal | DC 10.0～16.0V | ||||
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Consumption current (7.4V DC) |
send | 2.5A or less | |||
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Reception *At maximum AF output (8Ω) |
450mA or less (DV), 400mA or less (FM, FM-N) | ||||
| External dimensions (W x H x D, excluding protrusions) | 61.1×121.6×29.7mm | ||||
| weight | Approximately 295g (including BP-271 and antenna) | ||||
Transmitter
| Modulation method | DV: GMSK reactance modulation | |
|---|---|---|
| FM: Reactance modulation | ||
| Transmission power (7.4 V DC) | 5W、2.5W、1.0W、0.5W、0.1W（High、Mid、Low2、Low1、S-low） | |
| Spurious emission intensity | spurious area | -60dBc or less (High, Mid), -13dBm or less (Low2, Low1, S-Low) |
| out-of-band area | -60dBc or less (High, Mid), -10dBm or less (Low2, Low1, S‐Low) | |
| Maximum number of cycles offset | ±5.0kHz or less (FM)/±2.5kHz or less (FM-N) | |
| microphone impedance | 2.2kΩ | |
Receiving section
| intermediate frequency | A band: 58.05MHz (1st)/450kHz (2nd) | |||||
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| B band: 57.15MHz (1st)/450kHz (2nd) | ||||||
| Receiving sensitivity | Common to A and B bands |
VHF/UHF *Amateur band only |
FM/FM-N （12dB SINAD） |
DV （1% BER） |
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| -15dBμ or less | -14dBμ or less | |||||
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Frequency range (MHz) *Excluding amateur band |
FM/FM-N/WFM （12dB SINAD） |
AM/AM-N （10dB S/N） |
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| BC band | 76.000～108.000 | 0dBμ or less (WFM) | ー | |||
| A band | 108.000～136.991 | ー | 0dBμ or less | |||
| 137.000～142.000 | -15dBμ or less | 0dBμ or less | ||||
| 142.005～148.000 | -15dBμ or less | ー | ||||
| 148.005～174.000 | -10dBμ or less | ー | ||||
| 225.000～259.995 | -5dBμ or less | +5dBμ or less | ||||
| 260.000～354.995 | -10dBμ or less | 0dBμ or less | ||||
| 355.000～374.995 | -6dBμ or less | +5dBμ or less | ||||
| 375.000～399.995 | -6dBμ or less | ー | ||||
| 400.000～479.000 | -10dBμ or less | ー | ||||
| B band | 137.000～148.000 | -15dBμ or less | ー | |||
| 148.005～174.000 | -10dBμ or less | ー | ||||
| 375.000～399.995 | -6dBμ or less | ー | ||||
| 400.000～479.000 | -10dBμ or less | ー | ||||
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selectivity |
55dB or more (FM)/50dB or more (DV, FM-N) | |||||
| Spurious interference ratio | 60dB or more | |||||
| audio output | Internal SP |
750mW or more (8Ω load, 10% distortion) |
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| External SP | 200mW or more (at 8Ω load, 10% distortion) | |||||
Accessories Included
- Antenna - Lithium-ion Battery Pack BP-271 - Battery Charger BC-167S - Belt Clip MB-127 - Hand Strap
Language settings
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