VHF/UHF DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS

ID-5100A

Innovation and Mobility
Taken to the Next Level

Intuitive Touch Screen Operation

The intuitive touch screen interface provides quick and smooth operation. The large 5.5 inch display (320×128 pixels) responds naturally to the touch allowing you to change settings, enter frequencies, edit memory channels with ease.

DV/DV Dualwatch

The ID-5100A can receive both FM/FM and FM/DV mode signals simultaneously. Two DV mode signals can be monitored for receive on either channel. You can check other repeaters or other channel activities while waiting for the main repeater.  

* Main band audio has priority, if two DV signals come in at the same time.

D-STAR System Introduction
Find the D-STAR system introduction and features from here. 

Integrated GPS Receiver

Integrated GPS Receiver

The ID-5100A has an integrated GPS receiver in the controller and shows own position, course, speed and altitude on the display. The GPS position information can be used for exchanging position reports, tracing the GPS log and searching for nearby repeater sites.

DV/FM Repeater List Function

The DV/FM repeater list function assists you accessing nearby repeaters, even in areas you are visiting for the first time. The function searches for a nearby repeater using the repeater memories with the GPS position information.

* To use the automatic repeater list function, the position data of the repeater is required. The ID-5100A will be shipped with a limited number of repeater memories preprogrammed.

Dplus Reflector Linking

Reflector commands example

Dplus reflector link commands are added to the DR function to allow easy reflector operation. Use Reflector, link/unlink to Reflector, echo test and repeater information commands are selectable.

SD Card Slot for Voice and Data Storage

When used with an SD card, the SD card can store various contents including voice memory, DV auto reply message, TX voice message, QSO log, RX history log and GPS log data. Memory channels, repeater memories and other personal settings can be saved to the SD card and can be loaded to the transceiver.

VS-3 Bluetooth® Headset

The optional Bluetooth® headset, VS-3 provides hands-free communication and can remotely control the ID-5100A with three programmable buttons. Providing you with convenient communication in a vehicle.

* Optional UT-133/A Bluetooth® unit must be installed in the ID-5100A.

RS-MS1A Android™ Application
(Free download application from Google Play™)

DR function setting example

The RS-MS1A allows you wirelessly connect the ID-5100A and remotely set DR functions, link with a map application and send/receive messages over the DV mode. In addition, pictures taken by the Android™ device can be transmitted in the DV Fast Data mode or DV mode.

* Either optional UT-133/A Bluetooth®unit or OPC-2350LU Data cable is required.
* Some functions may not work properly, depending on Android™ phones and devices used.

DV Fast Data Mode*

By using data in place of voice frames, the ID-5100A can transfer data 3.5 times faster (3480 bps) than in the conventional DV mode (with voice).

* The DV Fast Data mode is not compatible with the DV mode low-speed data communication.

Optional Active Noise Canceling Microphone

The optional active noise canceling microphone HM-209 can automatically reduce noise in extremely noisy environments and assist in transmitting clear and accurate audio.


Watch the HM-209 performance video:

Other Features

  • Enhanced D-PRS functions with object, position, items and weather formats
  • Convenient memory contents management using CSV format
  • Speech function announces operating frequency, mode and received callsign (DV mode)
  • Independent main, volume and SQL knobs for A/B bands
  • AM airband dualwatch
  • CS-5100, programming software (Download from the Icom Website)
  • 50W output power on both VHF and UHF bands
  • Weather channel with weather alert function (USA version only)
  • Auto repeater function (USA version only)
  • 1500 (50 groups) Repeater list entries
  • 300 call sign memories
  • 300 GPS memories
  • Split tone functions in the analog mode

Main unit panel view

Front panel

Rear panel

Bluetooth® connection has not been tested for all Bluetooth® compatible devices with this product. This does not guarantee that all devices will work with this product.

General

Frequency coverage USA Version
 
Transmit 144–148, 430–450*1
Receiver 118–174, 375–550*1
EXP Version Transmit 137–174, 400–470*2
Receiver 118–174, 375–550*2
Type of emission F2D, F3E, F7W
Mode DV, FM, FM-N
AM (RX only), AM-N (RX only)*
* Depending on version
Operating temperature range −10°C to +60°C;
+14°F to +140°F
Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm
(−10°C to +60°C on the basis of 25°C)
Digital TX speed 4.8 kbps
Voice coding speed 2.4 kbps
Antenna impedance 50 Ω (SO-239)
Number of memory channels 1000 regular channels,
4 call channels,
50 program scan edges
and 1200 repeater memories
Power supply requirements 13.8 V DC ±15%
Current drain RX Stand-by 1.2 A
Max. audio 1.8 A
(Dualwatch, with Ext. SP 8Ω load)
TX 13.0 A
Dimensions
(W×H×D,
projections not included)
Main unit 150×40×172.6 mm;
5.91×1.57×6.8 in
Controller 182.2×81.5×24.7 mm;
7.17×3.21×0.97 in
Weight (approx.) Main unit 1.3 kg; 2.87 lb
Controller 260 g; 9.17 oz

Guaranteed range:
*1 144–148, 440–450 MHz.
*2 144–148, 430–440 MHz

Transmitter

Output power 50 W, 15 W, 5 W
Modulation system FM, FM-N FM reactance modulation
DV GMSK reactance modulation
Max. frequency deviation ±5.0 kHz/±2.5 kHz
(FM/FM-N)
Spurious emissions Less than −60 dBc
Microphone impedance 600 Ω
(8-pin modular jack)

Receiver

Intermediate frequencies A band 38.85 MHz/450 kHz (1st/2nd)
B band 46.35 MHz/450 kHz (1st/2nd)
Sensitivity FM/FM-N (12 dB SINAD) Less than 0.18 μV
(amateur bands only)
DV
(1% BER)
Less than 0.28 μV
Receiver sensitivity
(Not guaranteed, for your reference only. Except amateur bands.)
FM/FM-N
(12 dB SINAD)
137–159.995 MHz Less than 0.32 μV
160–174.000 MHz Less than 0.56 μV
375–399.995 MHz Less than 0.56 μV
400–499.995 MHz Less than 0.32 μV
500–550.000 MHz Less than 0.56 μV
AM
(10 dB S/N)
118–136.9916 MHz Less than 1 μV
Squelch sensitivity Less than 0.13 μV
(at threshold)
Selectivity FM More than 60 dB
FM-N More than 55 dB
DV More than 50 dB
Spurious and image rejections A band More than 60/55 dB
(VHF/UHF)
B band More than 60/60 dB
(VHF/UHF)
Audio output power More than 2.0 W
(with 8Ω load, 10% distortion)
External speaker connector 2-condcutor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8″)/8Ω

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Supplied accessories

  • Hand microphone, HM-207
  • DC power cable, OPC-1132
  • Controller cable, OPC-837 (3.5 m; 11.4 ft)
  • Controller bracket, MBA-2*
  • Microphone hanger
  • Spare fuse

(* Not supplied or may differ, depending on version) 

Catalogs / Brochures

Brochures Name Size
ID-5100A 1.05MB

Instruction Manual / Guides

Name Model Name Note
D-STAR APPLICATION GUIDE D-STAR APPLICATION GUIDE
D-STAR Updating the repeater list D-STAR Updating the repeater list
D-STAR Using the GPS Logger function D-STAR Using the GPS Logger function
BASIC MANUAL ID-5100A/ID-5100E
Full Manual ID-5100A/ID-5100E
Operating Guide ID-5100A/ID-5100E
Basic Manual(Spanish) ID-5100A/ID-5100E
Operating Guide(Spanish) ID-5100A/ID-5100E
Full Manual(Spanish) ID-5100A/ID-5100E
Firmware update instructions ID-5100A/ID-5100E
Firmware update information Release E2 ID-5100A/ID-5100E
Firmware update information Release E2(Spanish) ID-5100A/ID-5100E
Firmware update information ID-5100A/ID-5100E
D-STAR Application Guide ID-52A/ID-52E/IC-705/IC-9700/IC-7100/ID-4100E/ID-4100A/ID-5100E/ID-5100A/ID-51E/ID-51A/ID-31E/ID-31A/ID-31E PLUS/ID-31A PLUS/RS-MS1A/RS-MS1I/RS-MS3A/ST-4001A/ST-4001I
D-STAR Updating the repeater list ID-52E/ID-52A/IC-705/IC-9700/IC-7100/ID-4100E/ID-4100A/ID-5100E/ID-5100A/ID-51E/ID-51A/ID-31E/ID-31A/ID-31E PLUS/ID-31A PLUS
INSTRUCTIONS ST-4002A

Firmware / Software

Type Model Name Version Last Update
Repeater List & Setting Data ID-5100A 20140312 Apr.30.2014
Firmware ID-5100A,ID-5100E Release E7 Jan.24.2020
Cloning software ID-5100A,ID-5100E Revision 1.20 May.22.2015