Icom ID-51A versus Icom ID-52A comparison chart
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Brand ICOM ICOM
Manufacturer's Part Number ID-51A ID-52A
Product page https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/handheld/id51aplus/default.aspx https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/dstar/id52a/default.aspx
Band Agility Dual-band Dual-band
FCC License Required to Transmit Yes Yes
Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion
FM Broadcast Band Yes Yes
Weather Band Yes Yes
Output Power 5W / 2.5W / 1.0W / 0.5W / 0.1W 5W / 2.5W / 1.0W / 0.55W / 0.1W
RX Frequencies A Band - 136-174MHz, 380-479MHz B Band – 108-174MHz, 380-479MHz 88.0 – 174, 225 – 479 MHz (144-148, 440-450 MHz guaranteed)
Waterproof rating IPX7 IPX7
Dual Watch VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, VHF/UHF VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, VHF/UHF (two digital signals can be decoded at the same time.)
Digital protocol D-STAR (GMSK) D-STAR (GMSK)
Channels 1304 1000
Bluetooth No Yes (audio and app remote control)
Aircraft Band Yes Yes
GPS Yes Yes
Wireless Remote Control App No (wired control via RS-MS1A [Android]) RS-MS1A (Android), RS-MS1I (iOS)
MSRP $629 $649.95
Digital node Yes DV Gateway
AM Broadcast Band Coverage Yes No
Antenna RF Connector Type SMA (female, 50 Ω) SMA (female, 50 Ω)
Display size (diagonal) 1.7" 2.3"
Radio Dimensions 2.28 x 4.15 x 1.04 in (W x H x D) 2.40 x 4.80 x 1.40 in (W x H x D)
Weight 8.99 oz 11.60 oz
Display type LCD Transflective TFT
Backlight Yes Yes
Dark Mode No Yes
Direct Input Reflector Types REF REF, XRF, DCS, XLX
Volume Control and Control Dial Material Plastic Knurled Metal
Waterfall Scope No Yes
Scope Modes None Center / FIX / Scroll (FIX)
Bluetooth Protocols None HFP, HSP, SPP, GATT (Serial) over LE
Data Connection Data Jack (3-cond 2.5mm male plug) USB Port (Micro-B)
Charging External DC In Jack USB Port

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