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BASIC MANUAL
Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product is designed and built with Icom’s
state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should
provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
This product combines traditional analog technologies with Digital Smart Technologies for
Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for a balanced package.
■ Important
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains basic operating
instructions for the ID-52A PLUS/ID-52E PLUS. For advanced operating instructions, see
the Advanced manual for details.
The Advanced manual can be downloaded from the following internet address:
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/
■ Features
z D-STAR operation: The ID-52A PLUS/ID-52E PLUS has the D-STAR Repeater (DR)
function.
z The Dualwatch function can simultaneously receive and record two dierent bands or
modes.
z A built-in GPS receiver to check your current location.
z The Voice recorder records your QSO conversation, voice audio for TX, and
microphone voice audio.
z A microSD card slot that can accept dierent cards to backup settings, various
memories, the GPS log, and so on.
z A USB connector for data transmission or battery charging.
z The Bluetooth
®
function that can connect to Bluetooth
®
devices, such as the VS-3.
z The waterfall display of the Band Scope function or Memory Scope function to display
signal strengths over time.
z The DV Gateway function can be used with Bluetooth on Android or iOS devices.
■ Explicit denitions
WORD DEFINITION
RDANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur.
RWARNING!
Personal injury, re hazard or electric shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, re or electric shock.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or
non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res, earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning,
or other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.
• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved
by Icom.
About weld lines
This product’s surfaces may have streaks called “weld lines,” that occur during the
molding process, and are not cracks or aws.
