ID-51 A/E

ICOM
ID-51 A/E

Specifications

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The ID-51 covers 144 MHz and 440 MHz and receives two bands simultaneously (V/V, U/U, V/U). Features: FM and DV (D-STAR) modes, Up to 5 Watt of RF output power, Built-in GPS receiver, 1304 alphanumeric memory channels, Built-in CTCSS/DTCS encode and decode, Independent AM and FM broadcast receiver, Large 128 x 104 dot-matrix LCD display, Micro-SD card slot, Voice recorder, IPX7 waterproof. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2012.

Reference market : amateur-radio

ID-51 A/E specifications

General

Frequency coverage [1]
Receive	0.5200 ~ 1.7100 MHz 76.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz [2] 108.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [3] 136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [4] 380.0000 ~ 479.0000 MHz [3][4]
Transmit	137.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [5] 400.0000 ~ 479.0000 MHz [5]
Mode
AM [6] / FM / WFM [7] / D-STAR
Tuning step
1 / 5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 / 125 / 200 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	<3.2 uV (0.52~1 MHz, 10dB S/N) <1.8 uV (1~1.71 MHz, 10dB S/N) <1.8 uV (108~137 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	<0.32 uV (137~144 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.18 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.32 uV (148~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.32 uV (380~430 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.18 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.32 uV (450~479 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
WFM	<3.2 uV (76~82 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <1.8 uV (82~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
D-STAR	<0.28 uV (144~148 MHz, 1% BER) <0.28 uV (430~450 MHz, 1% BER)
Selectivity
FM	>55dB (on adjacent channel)
FM-N	>50dB (on adjacent channel)
D-STAR	>50dB (on adjacent channel)
Spurious and image rejection
>60 dB
Frequency stability
±2.5 ppm max from -20°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	46.35 MHz (band "A") 61.65 MHz (band "B")
2°	450 kHz (band "A" and "B")
Squelch sensitivity [8]
AM	<3.2 uV (0.52~1 MHz) <1.8 uV (1~1.71 MHz) <1.8 uV (108~137 MHz)
FM	<0.18 uV (144~148 MHz) <0.18 uV (430~450 MHz)
WFM	<3.2 uV (76~82 MHz) <1.8 uV (82~108 MHz)

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	5 / 2.5 / 1 / 0.5 / 0.1 W
UHF	5 / 2.5 / 1 / 0.5 / 0.1 W
Spurious emission
at 5 / 2.5W	<-60 dBc
at 1 / 0.5 / 0.1W	<-13 dBm
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 KHz (FM) ±2.5 KHz (FM-N)
Microphone
2.2kΩ

Features

Memory
500 regular memories, 26 banks 500 BC band memories 50 scan edges (2 x 25 pairs) 4 call memories 700 D-STAR repeater memories
Display
sub-1 KHz frequency resolution 14-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS / DTCS / DSQL 1750Hz tone DTMF
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.4 VDC (with BP-271 or BP-272 Li-Ion battery pack) ~4.5 VDC (with BP-273 3 x AA batteries) 10~16 VDC (external)
Power consumption
350 mA RX, max (at 7.4 VDC, internal speaker, FM) 200 mA RX, max (at 7.4 VDC, external speaker, FM) 450 mA RX, max (at 7.4 VDC, internal speaker, D-STAR) 300 mA RX, max (at 7.4 VDC, external speaker, D-STAR) 2.5A TX, max (at 7.4 VDC, 5W)
Audio power
0.4W on 16Ω (internal speaker) 0.2W on 8Ω (external speaker)
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm headphone
Connections
Jack 2.5 mm (DATA / PC / GPS / Clone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
58 (W) x 105.4 (H) x 26.4 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
255g, including battery pack and antenna

Guaranteed range 144~148 and 430~450 MHz.
88~108 MHz for the USA version.
Band "B".
Band "A".
USA version frequency coverage 144~148 and 430~450 MHz, EUR/KOR/UK/EXP-1 versions frequency coverage 144~146 and 430~440 MHz, ITR version frequency coverage 144~146 and 430~434 / 435~438 MHz.
Only on 0.52~1.71 and 108~137 MHz.
Only on 76~108 MHz.
Threshold.

ID-51 series :

The ICOM ID-51 compact transceiver was first released in 2012. The ICOM ID-51 PLUS2 upgraded transceiver was released two years later. This new generation PLUS-2 version adds: Faster Data transfer in DV mode. RS-MS1A Android Application. Additional Dplus reflector link commands. DV and FM repeater search functions. Enhanced D-PRS functions. Terminal Mode. Access Point Mode.

ID-51 A/E integrated GPS receiver :

ICOM ID-51 integrated GPS receiver

ID-51 A/E options :

ID-51 A/E price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM ID51 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 267.00 (209GBP)	2021-oct	Second Hand In good condition
USD 209.95	2019-nov	Second Hand Comes with antenna, belt clip, wall charger, battery, original manual, box

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