{"id":3080,"date":"2025-06-17T16:07:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T08:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartitintegration.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3080"},"modified":"2025-08-25T13:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:23:11","slug":"icom-id-50a-your-perfect-traveling-companion-compact-d-star-dual-bander-with-the-waterfall-display","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/smartitintegration.com\/ar\/product\/icom-id-50a-your-perfect-traveling-companion-compact-d-star-dual-bander-with-the-waterfall-display\/","title":{"rendered":"ICOM-ID-50A Your Perfect Traveling Companion! Compact D-STAR Dual Bander with the Waterfall Display"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<h2 class=\"headline2 title\">QSO Anytime, Anywhere, with Easy Functions and Smart Features<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Global Communication Reach Using the D-STAR Network<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ID-50A is a compact VHF\/UHF dual bander with both D-STAR (Digital Smart Technology for Amateur Radio)\u00a0and FM dual modes. Connecting to the D-STAR network, you can call a friend in another city, or other regions around the world with the ID-50A. Smart functions such as Band Scope and Picture Sharing function\u00a0enhance your QSO experience. Enjoy worldwide communications through D-STAR network.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Easy D-STAR Settings for Beginners<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The DR function makes communications using D-STAR repeaters easier and simple. Just selecting \u201cFROM\u201d(access repeater) and \u201cTO\u201d (destination), you can make QSO calls including Local Area call, Gateway call, and Simplex call. Combined with the GPS function, you can make selection of a local repeater available based on your location. In addition, the DR function supports reflector linking controls.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Share Picture Function* to Expand the Fun of QSOs<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can share pictures with each other in the DV mode. Photos on your Android\u2122 devices can be edited and shared on the picture utility software, ST-ID50A. Utilizing windows PC through a microSD card or a USB cable\u00a0is also available with the ST-ID50W.\u00a0It is possible to check your pictures on the ID-50A display before sending it to others. Enjoy sharing pictures together with voice messages.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Build Your Own Internet Gateway<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even in the area with no D-STAR repeaters, build your own internet gateway (using Terminal mode and Access Point mode*) to access the D-STAR network virtually anywhere. Building an Access Point is easy, by connecting your ID-50A to a PC or an Android\u2122 device connected to the internet, you will be able to make another D-STAR radio user to communicate through the D-STAR network over the air.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2 class=\"headline2 title\">Smart Functions and Operations<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Easily Find Active Channels by Sight<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Band Scope with Waterfall display helps you to see band conditions in more detail and find active channels or an open frequency. The Waterfall display shows presence or absence of signals and even the signal level. The Band Scope mode is usable in the Center mode, Fixed mode, and Fixed scroll mode. You can enjoy efficient and smart operations with it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Enjoy D-STAR Text Message Communication<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By installing RS-MS1A App on your Android\u2122 device, you can easily send text messages using your device\u2019s keyboard to enter text. Also the RS-MS1A can remotely control the transceiver operation and set various functions from your Android\u2122 device.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Reliable To Use in Rainy or Humid Environments<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ID-50A features superior IPX7* waterproofing and pro-grade construction. You can enjoy outdoor activities with it, even in harsh environments.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Double QSO Opportunities with Dualwatch<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Dualwatch function* enables monitoring VHF\/VHF, VHF\/UHF and UHF\/UHF bands at the same time. You can quickly respond to a call from the Main and Sub bands.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">VHF Airband and FM Broadcast Receiver<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FM broadcast and Airband can be listened to. You can enjoy receiving variety of channels.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Various Data Saving on a MicroSD Card<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A microSD card (up to 32 GB) can store QSO Recording, TX Voice Memory, pictures, QSOs and GPS log data. Moreover, Firmware upgrades, Repeater lists, and other personal settings can be saved and uploaded into the ID-50A radio.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Find Nearby Repeaters at a New Location<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the built-in GPS, your location and current Grid Square information can be checked by other stations. You can check the distance to the other stations as well. Various GPS functions are usable with the GPS location data, such as Position Auto Reply, Near Repeater Search, and GPS log functions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Charging with a USB Type-C\u2122 Connector<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ID-50A has a USB Type-C\u2122\u00a0port which is widely used in the industry. It is a multi-function USB port for charging as well as PC programming, read\/write contents to the microSD card, Terminal\/Access Point mode support, and CI-V control.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Same Optional Accessories Can Be Shared with the ID-52\/ID-51\/ID-31 Series Transceivers<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some optional accessories for\u00a0the ID-52\/ID-51\/ID-31 series transceivers can be used for ID-50A. Moreover, the large capacity battery pack, BP-307 from the IC-705 is compatible with ID-50A as well. If you own these models, you can take advantage of sharing accessories.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">User-friendly Menu Icons<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Large icons are adopted for Menu display. It supports quick recognition and smooth operations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">High Visible LCD with Backlight Function<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ID-50A&#8217;s large full dot LCD shows graphical information with easy-to-read characters and icons. Both main and sub frequencies can be displayed at the same time. In addition, the LCD backlight helps you to use\u00a0in the dark place.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Easy-to-see Single Band Mode<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Frequencies on the display are easy to see from a distance. Compared to ID-51A, ID-50A using big and bold characters. You can enjoy easy Single Band Mode with a simple operation and high visibility.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">QSO Logs in CSV Data Format<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Frequencies, modes, and GPS logs can be saved in the CSV data format. Various kinds of QSO information can be downloaded and easily managed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">750 mW Loud Audio Output Power<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Built-in 750\uff4dW powerful audio output. The internal speaker provides louder and clearer audio.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"headline3 title\">Other Features<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol class=\"disc\">\n<li>DV fast data mode uses data in place of voice frames<\/li>\n<li>Voice Recorder function<\/li>\n<li>External DC power jack<\/li>\n<li>Weather channel receive (USA\/CAN)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QSO Anytime, Anywhere, with Easy Functions and Smart Features Global Communication Reach Using the D-STAR Network The ID-50A is a compact VHF\/UHF dual bander with both D-STAR (Digital Smart Technology for Amateur Radio)\u00a0and FM dual modes. 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