The ID-51APLUS is a VHF/UHF digital, D-STAR-capable (digital voice + data/amateur radio digital format) handheld radio that can be paired with the (free) RS-MS1A Android__ application which allows the user to connect their Android__ device to the transceiver. With this app, users can see the location of repeater sites on a map application and send them to the ID-51A as well as send and receive pictures and text messages to and from their Android__ device (OPC-2350LU data cable is required to connect to an Android__ device).DV Fast Data mode transfers data 3.5 times faster than conventional DV mode (with voice); pictures taken by an Android__ device can be transmitted in the DV Fast Data modeDV and FM repeater search function searches nearby analog FM repeaters as well as DV repeater using its memory and integrated GPSDplus reflector link commands are added to the DR function to allow multiple repeater connection through the reflectorAdditional new features include: GPS position data can be sent with serial data communication; enhanced D-PRS functions such as receive only Base/Object/Item/Weather formats, altitude data is added to the GPS memories; CI-V command can be sent through the Data connector; added CI-V commands such as GPS TX mode, DV data TX, and GPS ON/OFF settings; callsign, repeater list, and GPS memory can be imported and exported in CSV formatRS-MS1A application features:Send and receive pictures, send and receive text messaging, set transceiver's DR functions from the RS-MS1A or a map application, see the location of repeater sites or other D-PRS stations on a map application, view and export received history of the transceiver, view detailed data in the transceiver's Repeater list, import and export the repeater list and the callsign list from/to the transceiverStandard features:D-STAR DV mode (Digital voice+data) is the leading amateur radio digital formatDualwatch function simultaneously monitors VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, and VHF/UHF bandsIPX7 waterproof protection allows the ID-51APLUS to be used in harsh outdoor environments, hiking, mountain biking, touring, and mountain sportsAn independent AM/FM receiver allows users to listen to FM, AM, and VHF broadcasts while monitoring ham bands with the dualwatch functionMicroSD support (up to 32GB) can be used to store voice memory, DV auto reply message, TX voice message, QSO log, RX history log, and GPS log data; and used to update firmware and edit memoriesIntegrated GPS receiver displays current position and altitude, offers position reporting in DV mode, and logs the current position at regular intervals to the microSD cardTX voice memory (1 channel, 60 seconds)SPEECH function announces the received call sign (DV Mode), frequency, and modeQSO recorder function records incoming and outgoing calls, and records offline conversationLarge 128 x 104 dot-matrix displayCSV formatted communication log10-step battery voltage indicatorSupplied Accessories: battery pack (BP-271), antenna (FA-S270C), belt clip (MB-127), wall charger (BC-167A/SD), programming software (CS-51PLUS), hand strap.
