New Icom ID-52 D-STAR Digital Handheld Transceiver

Icom has announced details of the ID-52 D-STAR Digital Handheld Transceiver. The ID-52 VHF/UHF dual-band digital transceiver is the latest in a long line of D-STAR hand portables from Icom and succeeds the popular ID-51EPLUS2.

Two versions will be available globally, the ID-52A for the USA and ID-52E for Europe.

The radio features a large transflective colour display that makes it easy to see outdoors, even in bright sunlight. The size of the display has also been increased to 2.3 inches from 1.7 inches which were adopted on the ID-51E.

The ID-52 supports Bluetooth communication as standard. You can wirelessly connect to Android devices with the ST-4001A/ST-4001I Picture Utility Software when the RS-MS1A Remote Control Software installed. The optional VS-3 Bluetooth headset is also available, for hands-free operation.