The Icom ID-5100E is a digital and analogue mobile transceiver for the 2-metre and 70-centimetre amateur bands, combining conventional FM communication with the advanced features of the D-STAR digital system.

Its large 5.5-inch monochrome touchscreen provides intuitive access to frequencies, settings, memory channels and D-STAR functions. The detachable controller allows the main unit and control panel to be installed separately, making it particularly suitable for vehicles with limited dashboard space.

The Dual Watch function supports simultaneous reception of FM/FM, FM/DV or DV/DV signals. This allows two frequencies, repeaters or activities to be monitored at the same time. If two digital signals are received simultaneously, the main-band audio takes priority.

An integrated GPS receiver in the controller displays the operator’s position, direction, speed and altitude. GPS data can be used to locate nearby repeaters, exchange position reports using D-PRS and record travelled routes.

The DR function and repeater list simplify D-STAR operation, including searching for nearby repeaters based on the current GPS position and accessing Dplus reflectors.

An SD card slot allows voice recordings, transmitted messages, received-call history, QSO logs, GPS logs, memory channels, repeater lists and personal settings to be stored.

Main features

• Brand: Icom
• Model: ID-5100E
• Type: VHF/UHF mobile transceiver
• Transmit modes: FM, FM Narrow and DV/D-STAR
• Receive modes: FM, FM Narrow, DV, AM and AM Narrow, depending on version
• Transmit frequencies — European version: 144–146 MHz and 430–440 MHz
• Receive coverage: 118–174 MHz and 375–550 MHz
• RF output power: 50, 15 or 5 W
• Dual Watch: FM/FM, FM/DV and DV/DV
• Display: 5.5-inch touchscreen
• Resolution: 320 × 128 pixels
• Controller: detachable
• GPS: integrated into the controller
• Digital system: D-STAR
• Digital transmission speed: 4.8 kbps
• Voice coding speed: 2.4 kbps
• DV Fast Data mode: up to 3480 bps
• Antenna impedance: 50 Ω
• Antenna connector: SO-239
• Regular memory channels: 1000
• Call channels: 4
• Programmable scan edges: 50
• Repeater memories: 1200
• Call-sign memories: 300
• GPS memories: 300
• Memory-card slot: SD
• Audio output: more than 2 W into an 8 Ω load
• Power supply: 13.8 V DC ±15%
• Maximum transmit current: approximately 13 A
• Operating temperature: −10 to +60 °C

Dimensions and weight

• Main unit: 150 × 40 × 172.6 mm
• Main-unit weight: approximately 1.3 kg
• Controller: 182.2 × 81.5 × 24.7 mm
• Controller weight: approximately 260 g

Highlighted functions

• Analogue FM and digital D-STAR operation
• Simultaneous reception of two signals
• GPS-based nearby-repeater search
• D-PRS position-reporting functions
• Simplified Dplus reflector linking
• Audio recording and QSO logging on an SD card
• GPS position and route logging
• Voice announcement of frequency, mode and received call sign
• CSV memory-data management
• Independent tuning, volume and squelch controls for the A and B bands
• Simultaneous AM airband reception
• Downloadable CS-5100 programming software

Supplied accessories

• Icom ID-5100E transceiver
• Detachable controller
• HM-207 hand microphone
• OPC-1132 DC power cable
• OPC-837 3.5 m controller cable
• Microphone hanger
• Spare fuse

Recommended applications

• VHF/UHF mobile amateur radio stations
• Analogue FM communication
• D-STAR digital communication
• Simultaneous monitoring of two repeaters or frequencies
• GPS-assisted nearby-repeater searches while travelling
• D-PRS communication and position reporting
• Mobile or fixed installations requiring a remote control panel

Important note

Bluetooth connectivity is not built in as standard. The optional UT-133A Bluetooth unit is required for a compatible wireless connection. Some functions of the Android RS-MS1A application can alternatively be used with the optional OPC-2350LU data cable.

The SD card, Bluetooth module, programming and data cables, external speakers and MBA-2, MBF-1 or MBF-4 installation brackets are optional unless otherwise specified by the supplier.

Transmission on amateur radio bands requires a valid amateur radio licence and must comply with the frequencies, power limits and other conditions authorised in each country.