ICOM's marine radio guide
The name ICOM is synonymous the world over with the manufacture of award-winning marine radios for a wide range of vessels. With over 40 years of experience in developing high quality marine communication equipment ICOM has a vast pool of expertise to help you with all of your marine VHF needs.
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Win an MXA-5000 AIS Dual Channel Receiver!
The MXA-5000 dual channel AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver allows boat owners to receive AIS information (both Class A and Class B AIS signals) on two channels simultaneously and outputs this real-time information to a computer, radar or a chart plotter, thus aiding navigation and collision avoidance.
What is VHF?
What is VHF?
The most popular method of communicating with other boats is via very high frequency (VHF) radio. Learn how VHF...
DSC
DSC - Digital Selective Calling
Digital Selective Calling has become an integral part of marine VHF Communication. Here we give an overview of how it...
ATIS
ATIS Enabling Your Icom Radio!
Are you sailing through inland waterways in Europe this year? If so, you may need an ATIS capable VHF radio with a...
What is HF?
What is HF?
HF/SSB radio plays an important part in maritime communications; it provides mariners with a viable and effective...
Which type?
Which type?
A brief explanation of the options available for marine radio communications, including the pros and cons of various...
