Products Available in the UK
Although Icom is the first to support D-STAR*, any company can produce equipment to support this protocol. The licensed equipment known to inter-operate with D-STAR* system in the UK is predominantly UHF. At the moment, the D-STAR* Products that are available are:
D-Star Mobile Radio
Several Icom mobile Amateur radios are D-STAR* enabled. To see our current UK range, click here.
Icom is pleased to announce the debut of the ID-E880 mobile VHF/UHF dualband, D-Star transceiver. The ID-E880 is designed to be easy to use and contain a new 'DV mode' feature which allows the operator to access D-Star repeaters in just two steps. The ID-E880 mobile is the successor to the ID-800H mobile transceiver and retains many of the features of its predecessor including switchable dualband capability, detachable controller and 50W power output. The usability of the ID-E880 has been improved with a larger LCD display and a high speed scan capability of up to 50 channels a second.
The IC-E2820 is the successor to the popular IC-2725E and inherits popular features from its predecessor including; VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous receive capability, wideband receive, independent tuning knobs and a separate controller. In addition to this Icom has introduced new features including diversity receive capability, a full dot-matrix display and 50W output power in both VHF and UHF bands, all in one stylish mobile set
The IC-2200H 144 MHz mobile transceiver is aimed as the successor to the popular IC-2100H. The IC-2200H inherits a similar design and user interface from its predecessor. However the IC-2200H goes several steps forward with a more powerful PA unit providing 65W of output power and the option of installing the UT-115 digital unit which allows you to add digital voice and data communications features. When connected to an external GPS receiver it is even possible to exchange position information with other stations.
The ID-1 can operate in both Digital Voice and Digital Data Mode as well as conventionally with current analogue 1.2GHz repeaters.
D-Star Handheld Radio
Connect to the D-STAR* network using either our IC-E91 or IC-E92D D-STAR* handheld radios.
Icom is pleased to announce the debut of the IC-E80D handheld VHF/UHF dualband, D-Star transceiver. The IC-E80D is designed to be easy to use and contain a new 'DV mode' feature which allows the operator to access D-Star repeaters in just two steps. The IC-E80D is capable of providing GPS position reporting functions in DV mode by utilising the optional HM-189GPS. The IC-E80D has wideband receiver coverage and 5W output power on both VHF and UHF bands.
Icom proudly announces the debut of the IC-E92D, waterproof dual band transceiver. The IC-E92D is ideal for D-STAR enthusiasts, active amateurs who are fans of out¬door pursuits or organisa¬tions that are looking for a simple GPS position reporting system.
D-Star Radio Repeaters
Check out our new range of D-STAR* digital radio repeater products including the ID-RP2C Repeater Controller and the ID-RP4000V UHF Digital Voice Repeater!
One unit is required for each repeater station and can connect up to 4 RF modules. The ID-RP2C transfers the received signal to the specified RF module or the Internet gateway server.
There are DV (digital voice) mode RF modules for the respective bands. With a combination of these RF modules, cross band operation with 430- 440 MHz band is possible
The ID-RP2D is the Digital Data mode RF module for 1.2GHz and provides an access point with a high-speed data rate of 128kbps.
For 23cm operation, the ID-RP2V 1.2GHz Digital Voice repeater connects to the ID-RP2C and receives/transmits 4.8kbps digital voice.
The ID-RP2000V VHF digital voice repeater opens the way for UK Amateur operators to use the D-STAR repeater system on 2m.
