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Icom Showcased New Models, ID-5200A/E, AH-6, SM-J1 and X-026 at Dayton Hamvention 2026 in the US.
Icom showcased several new products at Dayton Hamvention 2026, including the ID-5200A/E dual band digital transceiver, the AH-6 automatic antenna tuner, the SM-J1 dual-element desktop microphone concept mock-up, and the X-026 concept mock-up in its world premiere. Dayton Hamvention 2026 is the world's largest amateur radio gathering, which took place from May 15 to 17, 2026, at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio.
New Product Information
VHF/UHF Dual Band Digital TransceiverID-5200A/E
Multifunctional Flagship Mobile with a High Visibility Color Display
- A Large Touchscreen Color Display with Excellent High Visibility
- Independent Dual band Dials for Superior Operability
- The First Mobile Transceiver to Feature Waterfall Display
- Memory Scope Function
- Enhanced D-STAR Functionality, Including Terminal Mode and Access Point Mode
- Supports APRS®* (Automatic Packet Reporting System)
- Connectivity for Smartphone and PC with Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth®
- Supports Dualwatch including DV/DV
- Flexible Mounting Options in the Vehicle
Planned for support in a future firmware update
HF/50 MHz Automatic Antenna TunerAH-6
Lightweight & Compact Antenna Tuner Compatible with Both Long Wire and 50 Ω Antennas
- Wide Frequency Coverage from 1.8 MHz (160 m) to 50 MHz (6 m)*
- SO-239 Antenna Connector for 50 Ω Antenna
- Compact & Lightweight Body for Portable Operation
- High Speed Tuning in 2–3 seconds with one press of the TUNER switch.
- Minimized Interference During Tuning
- IP54 Rugged Construction for Outdoor Installation
Wire length requirements: 1.8 MHz band: 30 m (65.6 ft) or more, 3.5 MHz band and above: 7 m (23 ft) or more. A ground connection is required. Tuning may not be possible, depending on the environment and conditions.
Detail：AH-6
Concept Mock-up
Desktop MicrophoneSM-J1
Designed for ham radio, this premium dual-element desktop microphone features a manufacturer select switch for seamless compatibility with Icom, Alinco, and JVC KENWOOD transceivers.
X-026
While Dayton Hamvention provided the first public display of the physical concept mock-up, the full official announcement is scheduled for Tokyo Ham Fair 2026.
