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The ID-52A is a VHF/UHF dual band radio with D-STAR and FM dual mode functions. The ID-52A supports conventional FM communications as well as D-STAR simplex, repeater, regional, and worldwide calls over the D-STAR Internet gateway. With the ID-52A, you can call a friend in another city, or even internationally through D-STAR repeaters, with digital clear audio. In addition, the ID-52A can send digital voice with data, text messages, GPS location information and pictures.

General characteristics

HAM bands
2m  70cm 
Frequency stability
±2.5 p.p.m. (–20℃ to +60℃ on the basis of 25℃)
Tuning steps
5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 / 125 / 200 kHz
Memories
4154 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
0.52-1.710 / 76-108 / 108-174 / 225-374.995 (AM) / 380-479 MHz
Modulations
AM   N-AM   FM   N-FM   W-FM   GMSK   DV  
Sensitivity
FM/N-FM: 0.18 µV (12 dB SINAD)
DV: 0.2 µV (1% BER)
Selectivity
FM: 55 dB
N-FM/DV: 50 dB
Filters
?
Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies
1st: 46.355 / 61.655 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz
Image rejection
≥ 60 dB
Audio output
750 mW

Transmitter

TX-range
144-146 / 430-440 MHz
Modulations
FM   N-FM   GMSK   DV  
RF-output
0.1 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.5 / 5 W

Connections

Antenna
SMA
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
7.4 V DC (with BP-272), 7.2 V DC (with BP-307 or 10-16 V DC external
Current drain RX
400 mA
TX
2.5 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
62 × 122 × 35 mm (2.44 × 4.80 × 1.38 in) with BP-272
Weight
330 gr (11.6 oz) with BP-272 and antenna
Form factor
Handheld
Manufactured
Between 2022 and 20xx in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
D-Star concept
Built-in GPS/GLONASS with logging
CTCSS / DTCS
Micro SD card slot
2.3" colour display
Bluetooth enabled
Waterfall display
IPX7 waterproof
Twin RX
Accessories
Accessories for the ID-51E/ID-31E such as battery packs and microphones can be used
RigReference ID
6611
MPN
ICOM-ID-000052A

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Icom ID-52E Brochure PDF - 2.17 MB, submitted by RigReference
Icom ID-52A/E User Manual PDF - 2.82 MB, submitted by RigReference
 
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