Compact D-Star Transceiver, Icom ID-31 upgraded!

Newly released handy transceiver ID-31PLUS for amateur radio which can enjoy long distance communication with D-STAR ^® easily

Product name / model number	430 MHz digital transceiver (Built-in GPS receiver) / ID-31 PLUS
Suggested retail price	\ 37,800
Release date	Late August
Annual planned sales volume	3000 units
Product dimensions / weight	58 × 95 × 25.4 mm, about 220 g (including BP – 271 and antenna)

Icom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka Hirano-ku, President: Masataka Harima) is, Windows ^® PC or Android ^® equipped with a mode that allows communication by connecting from the terminal to the Internet line, D-STAR ^® corresponding amateur radio for digital We will release the transceiver ID-31PLUS from late August.

ID-31PLUS adds a number of functions while maintaining the compact size of the popular transceiver ID-31 compliant with the digital communication standard D-STAR ^® recommended by the Japan Amateur Radio Association . It is a handy transceiver version upgraded for even more powerful enjoyment.

New functions such as “Terminal mode” and “Access point mode” that enable you to enjoy long distance communication via the D – STAR ^® network even where there is no D – STAR ^® repeater that can be accessed nearby , the function expansion application RS – Full feature support to MS1A, voice recorder function, etc. We equipped a number of new functions that make operation more comfortable and convenient. In addition, we are offering lineup of three color variations of silver, red and gold.

We will appeal to a wide range of amateur radio fans as the first hand touching amateur radio and the optimal handy transceiver as an introduction machine of D – STAR ^® .

【Main features】

Access point mode with wider range of communication with new functions · Terminal mode ^*compatible, you can enjoy long distance communication via the D – STAR ^® repeater network in the vicinity without a repeater.

※ Optional data communication cable and special application <RS-MS 3 A / RS-MS 3 W> are required.
Communication setting is
equipped with easy DR function. You can communicate with the other party (repeater / personal station) by “To”, by setting the nearest repeater to “From”.
Sending and receiving of image and text is comfortable With cooperation with
Android ^® terminal ^* , image and text can be sent and received. With DV – Fast mode, you can communicate data at 3.5 times the speed of normal DV mode. You can also use the DR function from the Android ^® terminal. In addition, we built a quasi-zenith satellite “MICHIBIKI” compatible GPS receiver.

※ An optional data communication cable and dedicated application <RS-MS 1 A> are required.

※	Optional data communication cable and special application <RS-MS 3 A / RS-MS 3 W> are required.

※	An optional data communication cable and dedicated application <RS-MS 1 A> are required.

Waterproof, lightweight, compact and excellent mobility The
highest level IPX7 ^* Waterproof so you can operate it without worrying about rain or splashed water. It is ideal for carrying with the palm size that fits perfectly into your pocket.

※	Gently sink in a water bath (tap water at room temperature) with water depth of 1 m with the battery pack and antenna properly installed, leave it for 30 minutes, then take out it and function as a radio.

Three color variations A
new design that shines with one point color. You can choose from three colors of silver, gold and red.

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Source: ICOM Japan

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