IC-705
A portable QRP transceiver covering HF through 430/440 MHz with D-STAR digital voice, up to 10 W output, and 500 memory channels.
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Icom

Dual-band D-STAR handheld transceivers for 144-148 MHz and 430-450 MHz with Bluetooth 5.3, GPS memories, and five-step output up to 5 W.
Technical
| Frequency coverage (USA) - Transmit | 144-148, 430-450 MHz |
|---|---|
| Frequency coverage (USA) - Receive (A) | 108-174, 225-479 MHz |
| Frequency coverage (USA) - Receive (B) | 137-174, 375-479 MHz |
| Broadcast band | 88.0 ~ 108.0 MHz |
| Type of emission | F2D, F3E, F7W |
| Mode | DV, FM, FM-N, WFM, AM, AM-N (WFM, AM and AM-N are Rx only) |
| Memory channels | 1000 memory channels, 4 call channels, 50 scan edges, 100 skip channels, 500 broadcast stations, 2500 repeaters, 300 call signs and 300 GPS memories |
| Frequency resolution | 5, 6.25, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 125 and 200 kHz |
| Operating temperature | –20℃ ~ +60℃, –4°F ~ +140°F |
| Frequency stability | ±2.5 ppm |
| Antenna impedance | 50 Ω (SMA) |
| Battery supply | 7.4 V DC (BP-272), 7.2 V DC (BP-307) |
| External DC | 10 ~ 16 V DC |
| Tx current (High) | Less than 2.5 A |
| Rx current (AF Max) | Less than 450 mA (DV), Less than 400 mA (FM, FM-N) |
| Dimensions | 61.1 × 121.6 × 29.7 mm |
| Weight | 330 g with BP-272 & antenna |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.3 |
| Output power | 5 W, 2.5 W, 1.0 W, 0.5 W, 0.1 W |
| Spurious emissions | Less than –60 dBc (High, Mid), Less than –13 dBm (Low2, Low1, S-Low) |
| Max frequency deviation | ±5.0/2.5 kHz (FM/FM-N) |
| DV sensitivity | Less than 0.2 μV (at 1% BER) |
| FM/FM-N sensitivity | Less than 0.18 μV (at 12 dB SINAD) |
| Audio output (internal speaker) | More than 750 mW (8 Ω load) |
| Audio output (external speaker) | More than 200 mW (8 Ω load) |
Overview
The ID-52A PLUS and ID-52E PLUS are dual-band D-STAR handheld transceivers transmitting on 144-148 MHz and 430-450 MHz, with wideband receive coverage and AM/FM/WFM/DV modes. Memory capacity spans 1000 channels plus 2500 repeaters, 300 call signs, and 300 GPS memories, and the radio connects via Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless mic and PC operation. Output power is selectable across five steps from 5 W down to 0.1 W, with the unit weighing 330 g including its BP-272 battery and antenna, and operating from -20°C to +60°C.
Questions
Yes, both models include Bluetooth version 5.3.
Both models offer five selectable power levels: 5 W, 2.5 W, 1.0 W, 0.5 W and 0.1 W.
They support 1000 memory channels, 4 call channels, 50 scan edges, 100 skip channels, 500 broadcast stations, 2500 repeaters, 300 call signs and 300 GPS memories.
The USA version transmits on 144-148 MHz and 430-450 MHz, and supports DV (D-STAR), FM, FM-N, WFM, AM and AM-N modes (WFM, AM and AM-N are receive only).
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