Icom: Is the Icom ID-4100A a good dual band beginner radio?

[VOXScanningYT]

Hello all,
I am looking to get into the amateur radio hobby and I have been looking for a good dual band radio. The price on the ID-4100A is pretty good and so are the reviews. I also like the D-STAR feature. I was wondering if anyone recommends this radio, and if not, what are some good alternatives.

Thanks
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[prima19rider]

Good reports from people I know that have them. I do not I have the 5100 an excellent radio. I also have the ID-51A+ also excellent the 4100 and 51 share the same menu system that is very simple. If I wanted a mobile DStar dual band, I would get a 4100.

 

[VOXScanningYT]

Good reports from people I know that have them. I do not I have the 5100 an excellent radio. I also have the ID-51A+ also excellent the 4100 and 51 share the same menu system that is very simple. If I wanted a mobile DStar dual band, I would get a 4100.

Thank you for the reply. The 5100 would have been my second pick however, it is quite more expensive.

 

[prima19rider]

Thank you for the reply. The 5100 would have been my second pick however, it is quite more expensive.

$100.00 difference, between 4100 and 5100. I see you live in New Castle, DE. I lived there for 5 years. nice place.