ICOM ID-52E | VHF/UHF D*STAR Handheld Transceiver

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ID-52E Features

2.3″ Large Transflective Colour display that is easy to see outdoors
Bluetooth Connectivity via Android™ devices:
ST-4001I Picture Utility Software
RS-MS1A Remote Control Software
VS-3 Bluetooth Headset for Hands Free Operation
Simultaneous reception in V/V, U/U, V/U and DV/DV
Enriched D-STAR® features including the terminal mode/access point mode
UHF（225～374.995MHz）air band reception
Significantly increased audio output power to 750 mW (400 mW for ID-51 series)
Accessories for the ID-51E such as battery packs and microphones can be used
The ID-52E is equipped with a color display. The display size is increased to 2.3 inches (1.7 inches for the ID-51E), and a transflective display is used to achieve excellent visibility, even in bright sunlight. The transceiver also supports Bluetooth® communication as standard. Wirelessly connect to Android™ devices with ST-4001I Picture Utility Software and RS-MS1A Remote Control Software installed, the optional VS-3 Bluetooth® headset is also available, for hands-free operation. And the following features are enhanced from the previous ID-51E models. Simultaneous reception in V/V, U/U, V/U as well as DV/DV.

Air band reception is expanded from VHF to UHF (225 to 374.995 MHz). The new model can be charged via micro USB connector. Audio output is significantly increased from 400 mW to 750 mW. The latest function of D-STAR enables you to send, receive and view saved photos on an installed microSD card using only the ID-52E. In addition to the above, the ID-52E has a variety of attractive features such as the DR function with easy set-up, built-in GPS receiver, micro SD card slot, IPX7* waterproof construction, and Terminal/Access Point modes. The ID-52E is a product that leads the amateur radio digital communications with enriched features that satisfy any users, from beginners to even heavy users who want to fully enjoy D-STAR. * 1 m depth of water for 30 minutes.

AnyTone AT-D878UV GPS

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Anytone AT-D878UV PLUS BLUETOOTH Digital DMR Dual-band Handheld Commercial Radio with Roaming and GPS VHF/UHF Dual-band Digital/Analog Part 90 DMR commercial transceiver with 1.77 inch colour TFT display and GPS.

New AT-D878 model includes DMR Roaming, faster processor and larger memory for future enhancements. Ideal for Fire, Search & Rescue, EMS, Police, Sheriff, Forestry and Security operations. Frequency coverage 140-174 / 400-480 MHz.

Includes USB Programming cable.

  • Roaming : Built-in DMR Repeater Roaming feature 
  • APRS / GPS Capable : DMR-APRS and Analog APRS Capable (GPS) 
  • VHF/UHF Dual Band : Monitor two bands at the same time (V+V, U+U & V+U)
  • Digital DMR and Analog: Features both DMR digital and analog modes on any channel. 
  • High Power Output : 6.0W, 4.0W, 2.5W, 1.0W selectable TX power output
  • 2 & 5 Tone Paging Includes built-in : 2 Tone and 5 Tone Paging feature 
  • Programming Cable : Includes USB Programming Cable, free software available for download. 
  • Color TFT Display :1.77 inch color TFT screen for Day or Night operation. User changeable display and font colors.
  • Roaming : New Built-in Roaming Feature
  • APRS (GPS): DMR-APRS and Analog APRS Capable (GPS)
  • Processor :Faster Processor over the D868UV
  • Additional Memory: Larger Memory for Future Enhancements TFT Display Background Display and Font Colors are User changeable
  • Digital Monitor :Monitor One or Two Timeslots
  • Zone Select :Selectable Zones from Keypad 
  • Auto RX Mode Receiver : Auto Selects to incoming Digital or Analog Signal
  • GPS : Built-in GPS feature
  • Memory Channels: 4,000 channels
  • DMR Talk Groups : 10,000
  • Digital Contacts: 150,000 (complete worldwide database from DMR-MARC)
  • Power Levels : 4 programmable power levels: 6/4/2.5/1 Watt Transmit Power Levels.
  • Zones : 250 zones, up to 250 channels per zone.
  • Display: 1.77 inch color TFT Screen with selectable dual channel or single channel display.
  • Battery: Operate 35+ hours between charges with the supplied 3100 mAh lithium ion battery in the power saver mode.
  • Bandwidth : 12.5 / 25.0 kHz Analog, and 12.5 kHz DMR
  • Import/Export :Enhanced CPS allows direct input and export of channels, digital IDs and talkgroups.
  • DMR Compatibility: Supports both Tier I and Tier II operation, making it compatible with DMR repeaters that utilize two-slot TDMA technology.
  • Amateur Radio: Also operational on amateur radio DMR networks and analog frequencies. Software importable worldwide amateur contact database.
  • Programmable : FCC 47CFR90.203 requires the keypad locked in the shipping configuration. Software keypad unlocking and re-programming are available with the included USB Programming Cable.
  • Speaker Connection :2-pin style Kenwood/Wouxun type earphone and speaker mic connection for a variety of accessories.
  • Quiet Tones :CTCSS/DCS tone squelch with split tone and custom tone capability.
  • Frequency Range : 140-174 / 400-480 MHz RX/TX

Paul L | MØFOX | Chesterfield UK | IO93HE | Icom IC-7800 | Yaesu FT-980 | FT-902DM | WAB SK46

RS-BA1 Version 2 IP Remote Control Software

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RS-BA1 Version 2 IP Remote Control Software

RS-BA1 Version 2 is the latest software of the previous RS-BA1. Allowing you to remotely operate a selected transceiver from another room or remote location, the RS-BA1 Version 2 along with the RC-28 makes a great accessory to compliment your Amateur transceiver.

New Features
With the RS-BA1 Version 2, you can use the dualwatch operation and spectrum scopes with waterfall function as well as observe the MAIN and SUB spectrum scopes. The RS-BA1 Version 2 can also enlarge the panel size (normal or large is selectable), [MUTE] buttons added, clickable indicators to change settings, SUB dial added and RIT tuning knob & TX functions added. The RS-BA1 Version 2 can also still be used with single receiver transceivers.

Users who already have the RS-BA1 Version 1 can upgrade to the Version 2. Please note, this is not a downloadable upgrade, but a software disc that needs to be purchased from an authorised Icom dealer.

Paul L | MØFOX | Chesterfield UK | IO93HE | Icom IC-7800 | Yaesu FT-980 | FT-902DM | WAB SK46

TS-890S HF/50MHz/70MHz transceiver • Kenwood

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Kenwood’s new HF/50MHz/70MHz Base Station masterpiece. 


Featuring a full down conversion receiver, built-in roofing filters for 500Hz / 2.7kHz / 6kHz / 15kHz and a 270Hz option.

A full colour 7 inch TFT Display with full band scope.

100W output on HF/50MHz, 50W on 70MHz (Europe version only).

General

 

Frequency range

(Transmitter)

160m band

1.81 ~ 2.0 MHz

80m band

3.5 ~ 3.8 MHz

60m band *1

5.25 ~ 5.45 MHz

40m band

7.0 ~ 7.2 MHz

30m band

10.1 ~ 10.15 MHz

20m band

14.0 ~ 14.35 MHz

17m band

18.068 ~ 18.168 MHz

15m band

21.0 ~ 21.45 MHz

12m band

24.89 ~ 24.99 MHz

10m band

28.0 ~ 29.7 MHz

6m band

50.0 ~ 52.0 MHz

4m band

70.0 ~ 70.5 MHz

Frequency range (Receiver)

0.13 ~ 30 MHz,  50 ~ 54 MHz,  70.0 ~ 70.5MHz

VFO: Continuous 30 kHz ~ 74.8 MHz

Mode

A1A(CW), A3E(AM), J3E(SSB), F1B(FSK), F3E(FM), G1B(PSK)

Frequency stability

±0.1 ppm, 0 °C ~ +50 °C

Antenna impedance

50 Ω

Antenna tuner load range

16.7 Ω ~ 150 Ω

Supply voltage

DC 13.8 V ±15 %

Ground

Negative ground

Current Drain

TX

22.5 A or less

RX (No signal)

2.5 A or less

Operating Temperature

0 °C ~ +50 °C

Dimensions

Without projections

W396.0 × H141.3 × D340.0 mm

With projections

W409.6 × H158.3 × D387.4 mm

Weight

Approx. 15.8 kg

Transmitter

 

Output Power   (AM)

HF/50MHz:  Max 100 W / Min 5 W,  (Max  25   W / Min 5 W)

70MHz: Max 50 W / Min 5 W,  (Max 12.5 W / Min 5 W)

Modulation

SSB: Balanced, AM: Low Power, FM: Reactance

Maximum frequency deviation (FM)

wide: ±5 kHz or less, narrow: ±2.5 kHz or less

Spurious emissions

HF: -50 dB or less

50 MHz: -63 dB or less

70 MHz: -60 dB or less

Carrier suppression

60 dB or more

Unwanted sideband suppression

60 dB or more

Transmit frequency response

Within -6 dB (100 ~ 2,900 Hz)

Microphone impedance

600 Ω

XIT variable range

±9.999 kHz

Receiver

 

Circuit type

Double Superheterodyne

Intermediate frequency

1st IF

8.248 MHz

2nd IF

24 kHz / 36kHz (FM)

Sensitivity

(TYP)

SSB / CW / FSK / PSK

(S/N 10 dB)

0.5 μV  (0.13 ~ 0.522 MHz)

4 μV  (0.522 ~ 1.705 MHz)

0.2 μV  (1.705 ~ 24.5 MHz)

0.13 μV  (24.5 ~ 30 MHz)

0.13 μV  (50 ~ 54 MHz)

0.13 μV  (70 ~ 70.5 MHz)

AM (S/N 10 dB)

6.3 μV  (0.13 ~ 0.522 MHz)

31.6 μV  (0.522 ~ 1.705 MHz)

2 μV  (1.705 ~ 24.5 MHz)

1.3 μV  (24.5 ~ 30 MHz)

1.3 μV  (50 ~ 54 MHz)

1.3 μV  (70 ~ 70.5 MHz)

FM (12 dB SINAD)

0.22 μV  (28 ~ 30 MHz)

0.22 μV or less (50 ~ 54 MHz)

0.22 μV or less (70 ~ 70.5 MHz)

Squelch

Sensitivity

SSB / CW / FSK / AM

5.6 μV or less (0.13 ~ 0.522 MHz)

18 μV or less (0.522 ~ 1.705 MHz)

1.8 μV or less (1.705 ~ 30 MHz)

1.1 μV or less (50 ~ 54 MHz)

1.1 μV or less (70 ~ 70.5 MHz)

FM

0.2 μV or less (28 ~ 30 MHz)

0.2 μV or less (50 ~ 54 MHz)

0.2 μV or less (70 ~ 70.5 MHz)

Image Rejection Ratio

HF:70 dB or more, 50 /70 MHz: 60 dB or more

IF Rejection Ratio

70 dB or more

Selectivity

SSB

2.6 kHz or more (-6 dB)

4.4 kHz or less (-60 dB)

CW / FSK

500 Hz or more (-6 dB)

1.2 kHz or less (-60 dB)

AM

6.0 kHz or more (-6 dB)

12 kHz or less (-50 dB)

FM

12 kHz or more (-6 dB)

25 kHz or less (-50 dB)

RIT variable range

±9.999 kHz

Notch filter attenuation

60 dB or more (Auto), 70 dB or more (Manual)

Beat cancel attenuation

40 dB or more

Audio output

1.5 W or more (8 Ω)

Audio output impedance

4 Ω ~ 8 Ω



 Supplied accessories

 DC power cord x1

*1  60 m band: Refer to applicable Amateur Radio regulations to your country.

Electronic specifications apply only to amateur bands. Receive sensitivity drops in the vicinity of the 1st IF frequency (8.248MHz) due to IF trapping.

Internal beat may occur during amateur band receive. Band scope (waterfall) screen may also display spurious signals other than receive signal.

Paul L | MØFOX | Chesterfield UK | IO93HE | Icom IC-7800 | Yaesu FT-980 | FT-902DM | WAB SK46

DXMINI v2 MMDVM HotSPOT

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​Multi-Mode Digital Voice Modem fully assembled with 3.5″ color touch screen display with laser cut and powder coated aluminum case. This device is extremely durable and a great addition to your shack and mobile operation. Pi-Star operating system pre-loaded on SD card. The screen displays caller information including what is registered in the digital database along with displaying the caller’s country flag. Other useful features include user-defined profiles for setting your offset and frequency from the front display along with selecting DSTAR reflectors on the fly! Not to mention the device is constantly updated and all updates can be completed by the end-user directly from the DXMINI v2 display (internet connection required).

Paul L | MØFOX | Chesterfield UK | IO93HE | Icom IC-7800 | Yaesu FT-980 | FT-902DM | WAB SK46