ID-4100A

ICOM
ID-4100A

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Compact, user-friendly VHF/UHF dual bander with a variety of operating styles. Detachable controller, D-STAR repeater function, wideband receiver, output power up to 50W, Bluetooth, GPS, iOS/Android App. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2017.

Reference market : amateur-radio

ID-4100A specifications

General

Frequency coverage [1]
Receive	118.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 230.0000 ~ 550.0000 MHz
Transmit	137.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [2] 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [3] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [4] 400.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz [2] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [3] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [4]
Mode
AM / FM / D-STAR
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 8.333 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM / AM-N	< 1.0 uV (118~137 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 5.6 uV (230~260 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 1.8 uV (260~375 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM / FM-N	< 0.32 uV (137~144 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.18 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.32 uV (148~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 1.80 uV (230~260 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.56 uV (260~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.32 uV (400~430 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.18 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.32 uV (450~500 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.56 uV (500~550 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
D-STAR	< 0.22 uV (144~148 MHz, 1% BER) < 0.22 uV (430~450 MHz, 1% BER)
Selectivity
FM	> 60dB (on adjacent channel)
FM-N	> 55dB (on adjacent channel)
D-STAR	> 50dB (on adjacent channel)
RF attenuator
Yes
Spurious and image rejection
> 60 dB
Frequency stability
± 2.5 ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	46.35 MHz
2°	450 KHz
Squelch sensitivity
FM	0.13 uV (threshold)

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	5 / 15 / 50W
UHF	5 / 15 / 50W
Spurious emission
< -60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5.0 KHz (wide) ± 2.5 KHz (narrow)
Occupied bandwidth
< 16.0 KHz (FM) < 8.0 KHz (FM-N) < 6.0 KHz (D-STAR)
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
1000 regular memories 1500 D-STAR repeater channels 300 for GPS 50 for programmed scan limits (2 x 25 pairs) 4 call channels (2 x 2 bands)
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution 12-segments signal meter bar
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15% external
Power consumption
1.2A RX, typ 0.9A RX, squelch on 5.0A TX, max (5W) 7.5A TX, max (15W) 13A TX, max (50W)
Audio power
2 W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm external speaker
Connections
Jack 8-pin (microphone) Jack 2.5 mm (DATA, cloning)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
Main unit with Controller	150 (W) x 40 (H) x 172 (D) mm
Controller	122 (W) x 40 (H) x 30 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
Main unit	1100g
Controller	100g

Guaranteed 144-148 and 430-450 MHz.
EXP version.
USA version.
EUR version.

ID-4100A description :

This ICOM is a user-friendly 144/430 dual band transceiver with wideband receiver cover 118-174 and 230-550 MHz for listen to air band, marine, weather channels and other VHF and UHF utility communications. The ID4100A come with a compact, detachable, controller for flexible installation, by using the supplied OPC-837 cable you can install the controller up to 3.5 meters away from the main unit. Terminal and Access Point modes enable you to enjoy long-distance D-STAR (Digital Smart Technology for Amateur Radio) communication through the Internet. You can access the D-STAR repeater network through the Internet, regardless of locations and conditions of nearby repeaters. The App RS-MS1I (for iOS devices) and RS-MS1A (for Android devices) enable you to wirelessly connect to the ID-4100A and remotely set the DR (D-STAR Repeater) functions, link with a map application and send or receive messages over the digital mode. In addition, pictures taken by a smartphone/tablet can be transmitted via the DV fast data mode. The optional VS-3 Bluetooth headset provides convenient wireless communication away from the transceiver. The VS-3 also remotely controls the ID-4100A with three programmable buttons.

ID-4100A other features :

Easy-to-read full dot-matrix display.
The QUICK key allows instant access to menus listing dedicated functions depending on mode.
Multiple scan functions for memory/bank scan, full scan, band scan, program scan, program link scan, duplex scan tone scan and DR scan.
16 channels of DTMF memory, with 24-digit.
CTCSS/DTCS signaling with the split tone functions, in analog FM mode.
8.333 kHz step air band channel reception.
Auto repeater function, USA version only.
HM-207S remote-control hand microphone, supplied as standard.
microSD slot for voice and data storage.
Integrated GPS receiver.
D-STAR fast data mode.
Selectable LCD and key backlight color.

ID-4100A price

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Price	Date	Condition
USD 299.00	2023-jan	Second Hand
USD 329.95	2021-oct	Brand-new
USD 419.00	2018-oct	Brand-new

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