Icom ID-51A PLUS Instruction Manual - Page 2

FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The ID-51A or ID-51E vhf/uhf transceiver is designed and build with Icom's superior technology and craftsmanship combining traditional analog technologies with the new digital technology, Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for a balanced package. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We thank you for making your ID-51A or ID-51E your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." Many hours or research and development went into the design of your ID-51A or ID-51E. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. i FEATURES ❍❍Dual independent receivers in one radio; receives two bands simultaneously Two band monitoring plus the Broadcast (BC) Radio • Depending on the selected operating mode, Dualwatch or Triple-watch cannot be made. ❍❍Rapid charging is possible, and the charging time period is approximately 3 hours with the supplied battery pack. (Half periods of the ID-31A/E) ❍❍Built-in GPS receiver allows you to check your current position, or automatically send a reply with your position to the called ID-51A/E ❍❍Voice recorder records your QSO conversation, voice audio for TX and microphone voice audio ❍❍microSD card slot that can accept different cards to backup settings, various memories, the GPS log and so on