Icom

ID-52E Plus

Icom Europe

Handhelds

VHF/UHF handheld for FM and D-STAR with a colour display, GPS and Bluetooth.

At a glance

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Modes: DV (D-STAR), FM, FM-N; AM, AM-N and WFM receive only
Transmit range, Europe: 144–146 / 430–440 MHz
Connections: USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, microSD/microSDHC up to 32 GB
Power supply: BP-272: 7.4 V; BP-307: 7.2 V; external 10–16 V DC
RF output at 7.4 V: 5 / 2.5 / 1 / 0.5 / 0.1 W

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The ID-52E Plus is a dual-band handheld for analog FM and D-STAR on 2 m and 70 cm. Its two receive bands can monitor two signals simultaneously, including two D-STAR signals. The 2.3-inch colour display presents frequencies, callsigns and a waterfall view for spotting activity within the monitored band.

Built-in GPS supports nearby repeater searches, D-PRS position reporting and position logging. Bluetooth 5.3 connects compatible audio accessories and remote-control apps. USB-C supports charging, programming, CI-V control and microSD access. Icom provides separate software for internet Terminal and Access Point operation; these functions require a suitable network and gateway configuration.

Features & equipment

Dual watch with V/V, U/U, V/U and DV/DV; AM reception on band A.
Waterfall band scope with Center, Fixed and Fixed Scroll modes.
D-STAR voice and data, DR repeater operation and reflector controls.
Picture transfer with additional ST-4001 software.
microSD storage for audio, voice memories, pictures, GPS/QSO logs, settings and firmware.
GPS position reply, locator display and nearby repeater search.

Specifications

Radio & memory

Transmit range, Europe: 144–146 / 430–440 MHz
Band A reception: 108–174 / 225–479 MHz
Band B reception: 137–174 / 375–479 MHz
FM broadcast: 76–108 MHz
Modes: DV (D-STAR), FM, FM-N; AM, AM-N and WFM receive only
RF output at 7.4 V: 5 / 2.5 / 1 / 0.5 / 0.1 W
Memories: 1000 channels, 4 call channels, 50 scan edges, 100 skip channels
Additional memories: 2500 repeaters, 300 callsigns, 300 GPS and 500 broadcast memories
Sensitivity: FM < 0.18 µV (12 dB SINAD); DV < 0.2 µV (1% BER)
Selectivity: > 55 dB FM; > 50 dB FM-N / DV

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Display, connections & power

Display: 2.3″, 320 × 280 pixels, colour
Antenna: SMA, 50 Ω
Connections: USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, microSD/microSDHC up to 32 GB
Audio output: Internal > 750 mW; external > 200 mW, both into 8 Ω
Power supply: BP-272: 7.4 V; BP-307: 7.2 V; external 10–16 V DC
Current draw: TX < 2.5 A; RX at max. audio < 450 mA DV / < 400 mA FM
Battery life, FM: Approx. 7.25 h BP-272 / 12 h BP-307; TX/RX/standby 1:1:8, GPS off, Auto Short power saving

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Housing & environment

Dimensions, W × H × D: 61.1 × 121.6 × 29.7 mm; 34.8 mm deep with BP-272, excluding projections
Weight: 330 g with BP-272 and antenna
Ingress protection: IPX7
Operating temperature: −20 to +60 °C
Frequency stability: ±2.5 ppm

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