Coming! The Icom ID-52A
January 2021
It is a long time coming with the delay of components needed to produce the new Icom ID-52A but I am excited.
Its predecessor, the Icom ID-51A, mine is the anniversary edition, is an excellent handy talk, and quite frankly it is the best HT in my arsenal.
The Id-52A will be full of new features including a D-star gateway, Bluetooth, and the ability to send photos.
It will have some really nice features. The Dualwatch function monitors the following bands simultaneously: VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, VHF/UHF. When monitoring the bands, quickly call from the Main and Sub bands. Two DV signals can be decoded at the same time.
With the new UHF receive mode, listen in to Military air bands from 225 to 374.995 MHz. Additionally, with the Dualwatch function, listen to the FM broadcast stations. A user will be able to operate the ID-52A wirelessly through an Android™ device when connected through Bluetooth®. Download the RS-MS1A Remote Control Software on Google Play to change operating frequencies, send texts, and more!
I am excited!
Enjoy the video.
Any word on a new eta date?
Im assuming the chips are delayed due to the fire damage at the world’s second largest chip manufacturer building in Japan.
Will be a nice radio once available.
I asked yesterday and got a “we are close”. That usually means…”we don’t know” lol. I have the 51A in the anniversary edition and it is an awesome radio. I agree the 52A will be a nice radio.