Icom Inc has issued preliminary details of a new D-STAR mobile radio called the ID-4100A/E. The radio will come with the new terminal and access point modes that will be incorporated into its other new D-STAR handportable, the ID-51A/E PLUS2. The Callsign routing terminal mode feature will allow each radio to be connected like an access point to the worldwide D-STAR repeater network through the internet*.
Planned features include:
- Terminal & Access Point Mode (Optional data cable and free-download application required)
- DR (D-STAR Repeater) Function
- Full Dot-Matrix Display
- Easy-to-Read Characters and Icons
- Compact and Detachable Controller for Flexible Installation
- Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation (Optional Bluetooth unit and headset required)
- Integrated GPS and microSD Card Slot (microSD card required)
- Enhanced Remote Control Apps for Smart Devices (Optional Bluetooth unit and free-download application required)
Click the image above to download the ID-4100A/E preview brochure (which is just a high res version of that image). Pricing is yet to be released
*Icom gateway network
Paul VK2ICQ adds:
With its ID-880 like form factor and single receiver fitting it in under the ID-5100, I’m guessing a $500ish AUD RRP is on the cards. Terminal and Access Point modes sadly are NOT a replacement for a DVAP & Raspberry Pi or Dongle and their usefulness is very limited outside of Japan. These modes only perform callsign routing and only work with repeaters that have been upgraded to the new Icom G3 Gateway software – they will not (currently) connect to a reflector. See this thread.