ID-50 A/E

ICOM
ID-50 A/E

Specifications

Prices

The ID-50 is a compact 144/440 MHz dual-bander with both D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio) and FM modes. Connecting to the Digital network (DV Gateway function) you can call a friend in another city, or other regions around the world. The Dualwatch function enables monitoring VHF/VHF, VHF/UHF and UHF/UHF bands at the same time. Smart functions such as Band Scope (with Waterfall) and Picture Sharing function enhance your QSO experience. Features: From 0.1W to 5 Watt of RF output power, Built-in GPS receiver (with Auto Position Reply function), 500 memory channels, Near Repeater (DV/FM) search function, VHF Airband and FM broadcast receiver, Micro-SD card slot, Voice recorder, USB-C connector, IPX7 waterproof. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2023.

Reference market : amateur-radio

ID-50 A/E specifications

General

Frequency coverage [1]
Receive	76.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz [2] 108.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [3] 137.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [4] 375.0000 ~ 479.0000 MHz [3][4]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [3][4][5] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [3][4][5]
Mode
AM [6] / FM / WFM [7] / D-STAR
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 / 125 / 200 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	<1.0 uV (108~142 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	<0.18 uV (137~144 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.18 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.32 uV (148~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.50 uV (375~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.32 uV (400~430 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.18 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.32 uV (450~479 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
WFM	<1.0 uV (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
D-STAR	<0.20 uV (144~148 MHz, 1% BER) <0.20 uV (430~450 MHz, 1% BER)
Selectivity
FM	>55dB (on adjacent channel)
FM-N	>50dB (on adjacent channel)
D-STAR	>50dB (on adjacent channel)
Spurious and image rejection
>60 dB
Frequency stability
±2.5 ppm max from -20°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	58.05 MHz (band "A") 57.15 MHz (band "B")
2°	450 kHz (band "A" and "B")
Squelch sensitivity [8]
AM	<1.0 uV (108~142 MHz)
FM	<0.32 uV (137~144 MHz) <0.18 uV (144~148 MHz) <0.32 uV (148~174 MHz) <0.32 uV (375~430 MHz) <0.18 uV (430~450 MHz) <0.32 uV (450~479 MHz)
WFM	<1.8 uV (76~108 MHz)

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	5 / 2.5 / 1 / 0.5 / 0.1 W
UHF	5 / 2.5 / 1 / 0.5 / 0.1 W
Spurious emission
at 5 / 2.5W	<-60 dBc
at 1 / 0.5 / 0.1W	<-13 dBm
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 KHz (FM) ±2.5 KHz (FM-N)
Microphone
2.2kΩ

Features

Memory
500 regular memories, in 100 groups 100 skip channels 500 FM-BC band memories 25 pairs for scan edges 4 call memories, 2 channels x 2 bands 2500 repeater memories, in 50 groups 300 GPS memories
Display
sub-1 KHz frequency resolution 14-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS / DTCS / DSQL 1750Hz tone DTMF
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.4 VDC (with battery pack) 5.5 VDC (with battery case) 10~16 VDC (external)
Power consumption
400 mA RX, max (at 7.4 VDC, FM/FM-N) 450 mA RX, max (at 7.4 VDC, D-STAR) 2.5A TX, max (at 7.4 VDC, 5W)
Audio power
0.2W on 8Ω (internal speaker) 0.75W on 8Ω (external speaker)
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm headphone Jack 2.5 mm microphone
Connections
USB-C (DATA / PC)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
58 (W) x 111 (H) x 33 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
33g, including battery pack and antenna

Guaranteed range 144~146 (ID-50E) / 144~148 (ID-50A) and 430~440 (ID-50E) / 440~450 (ID-50A) MHz.
88~108 MHz for the USA version.
Band "A".
Band "B".
USA version frequency coverage 144~148 and 430~450 MHz, EUR versions frequency coverage 144~146 and 430~440 MHz.
Only on 108~144 MHz.
Only on 76~108 MHz.
Threshold.

ID-50 shared accessories :

Some accessories of the ID-31, ID-51, and ID-52 series transceivers can be used for this ID-50 transceiver. Moreover, the large capacity battery pack, BP-307 from the IC-705 is compatible with ID-50 as well. If you own these models, you can take advantage of sharing accessories.

ID-50 A/E options :

ICOM ID-50 battery packs and case

ICOM ID-50 accessories

ID-50 A/E price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM ID50 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 399.95	2023-oct	Brand-new

ID-50 A/E review

Pisseri

December-16 2023

The merits: it is ultra complete, very easy to use, large frequency margins.

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