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New ICOM IC-92AD - 9/25/2007 11:17:21 AM

VE7TKO

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There is a new Icom HT about to be launched onto the market. It is the IC-92AD. What makes this different from the IC-91AD is that it is built “submersible” and has an optional GPS speaker mic to transmit position data. I found the first picture of this radio on page 5 of http://www.randl.com/cart/cat/2753.pdf. It will be interesting to see what other improvements have been made to the firmware of this new radio.

Also see http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/5092.html for more.

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - 9/25/2007 5:17:49 PM

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(ouch - that PDF is 10 MB - not fun on a low speed wireless connection!)

The NEW IC-92AD is shown on page 5 ... cool.

The key pad letters look a lot more readable
than my 91AD.

In the fine print it says the device has yet
to receive FCC approval. It also says:

>> *IP-X7: tested to work after being under
>> 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.

But no where else on the page do I see a reference
to an IP-X7.

Bob W1QA

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - 9/25/2007 6:48:46 PM

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Heck with IPX, who's going to throw their $500 HT in a mud puddle?

Does the (2) in the model number mean it covers 1.2ghz?

This would be way more useful than an HT that covers 6 meters like the T90...

I can hit my 1.2 Ghz repeater from 25-35 miles away on a 1 watt HT.... 6 meters you're lucky if you can get 10 miles on 5 watts... ..a rubber duck is like a dummy load on that band...

Andy,
KD2WA

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - 9/25/2007 8:03:57 PM

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Universal has it listed on their website also. Looks like very little info out on it. Ok Icom, spill the goods. Lets us in on some of the secrets of this new little toy.

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - 9/28/2007 10:49:20 AM

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I have to give Icom credit--based on the (somewhat rough) graphic that we have of the new radio and limited description, they listened to their American customers. They made a radio that was slightly bigger, more rugged, and easier to use.

The speaker mic GPS thing is probably just about the coolest whiz-bang feature that I've ever seen in a ham handheld. It seems to be an idea that has some promise in the public safety world (which is probably why Icom developed it in the first place), and now those of us who can't afford a high-end Motorola Astro radio can play.

Although, if the radio doesn't burn your hand after a couple of minutes on high power, that's an improvement in itself.

Of course, at this point I don't think that my two month old 91AD and I are going to be parting ways any time soon.

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - 12/4/2007 2:29:33 PM

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Does anyone have any updates on a release date yet?

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - 12/5/2007 5:01:12 AM

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I hope it will have a mid-power setting of 2 to 2.5 watts.
I saw a picture on http://www.rigpix.com/icom/ic92ad.htm and it does look a bit bigger......

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - Details - 12/5/2007 5:07:15 AM

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I also just found this with some good details.... Enjoy...
http://www.burnabyradio.com/PDFs/IC-92AD_NEW.pdf

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - Details - 12/10/2007 5:40:12 PM

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Once again a serial cable and NOT a USB that comes with the 92AD ?????

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - Details - 12/23/2007 4:07:38 AM

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I found the user manual for the IC-92AD at this site:
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual/disp_down.asp?catecode
=handy&search code=ham&pdfurl =IC-92AD.pdf&modelname=IC-92AD&update
=2007/12/19
is a wery long link but i got the manual, size about 18MB so take a lock at it..
I have just tried the link, out of this mail and it works..

I've downloaded it and have set a link at my homepage.
or use this link for directly download:
http://web.mac.com/oz6pu/eng/notes_files/IC-92AD.pdf
I've found a litle about the HM-175:
http://web.mac.com/oz6pu/eng/notes_files/HM-169_170_175_GEN.pdf

Found price in Canada 499.- ca$
at http://radioworld.ca/product_info.php?cPath=184_75&products_id=4526

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - Details - 12/23/2007 5:22:05 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: OZ6PU
I've downloaded it and have set a link at my homepage.
or use this link for directly download:
http://web.mac.com/oz6pu/eng/notes_files/IC-92AD.pdf

Mery X-mas.

Thanks for the manual. Christmas in 2 days and no HT yet......

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - Details - 1/4/2008 11:37:04 AM

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Anyone heard of the release date for the US version?

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New ICOM IC-92AD - 1/13/2008 11:30:53 AM

W9MJS

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Just placed an pre-order with AESfor one!

They indicate that they expect to begin shipping the units by the end of the month!

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RE: New ICOM IC-92AD - Details - 2/23/2008 7:35:35 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: WB6HTS

Once again a serial cable and NOT a USB that comes with the 92AD ?????

Well, there are several reasons why one might adjudicate the DB-9 type cable to be a more preferential position to be in with regard to a factory cable, than to be given a USB version.

1) If you purchase a DB-9 type of cable (as is being referenced herein above) you have the option to add a $9 DB-9 to USB cable for USB ports, and as well be able to use it in DB-9 mode for non-USB based systems. Now clearly this provisions a far more expansive level of flexibility that to be forced strictly to using USB.

2) If you are a protocol weenie and want to monitor the communications between the radio and the USB or Serial port, having a DB-9 there within allows for taps to be placed in between so that one can take the TX pin and put it on the RX pin of a 2nd serial port, and the same with putting the RX pin on the RX pin of a 3rd serial port.

3) It is far easier (for me) to pick a DB-9 to USB cable that can run under alternative operating systems (Linux, MacOS, Solaris X86, etc...) then to be forced to have Icom choose the USB to Serial port chipset, perhaps from a manufacturer that fails to support Linux, MacOS, or Solaris X86.

This would then allow one to watch on each of the two additional serial ports (with appropriate data scoping software) what is going to and from the radio. This is not so simple when using a USB type cable either.

Thus, one can clearly see the folly in the conclusion that is alluded to in the quoted text; well, unless the poor ham cannot afford the extra $9, but then, if you cannot, D-STAR is not the mode for you either! :)

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