ICOM’s marine radio guide
Icom IC-M506 Wins NMEA Award for Best Marine VHF Radio 2015
Icom's IC-M506 fixed mount transceiver has recently been awarded Best Marine VHF Radio by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) for the second year in a row.
Icom Sponsor ‘The One’ Bassenthwaite Lake Sailing Week Safety Team
Icom is pleased to sponsor the safety team for the forthcoming 'The One' Bassenthwaite Lake Sailing Week which will take place from 1st August 2015 - 9th August 2015
Icom UK to Support 29er Sailing Class
Icom UK are pleased to announce that will provide a sponsorship package to the UK 29er Class Association class
Icom IC-M423G VHF/DSC Marine Radio Awarded ‘Best Buy’ in Yachting Monthly Review
Icom’s IC-M423G VHF/DSC Marine Radio was voted a 'Best Buy' by the monthly sailing title
Icom UK and Seavoice Training Donate Quad Bike VHF radios to Southport Lifeboat Trust
Icom UK and Seavoice Training have donated two IC-M323 Marine VHF radios to Southport Lifeboat to replace two units which were stolen along with two Search and Rescue Quads bikes…
The IC-M323G Entry Level VHF/DSC…Now With integrated GPS Receiver!
Icom's best-selling entry level radio, the IC-M323 will be joined by an extra version which is called the IC-M323G.
Introducing the IC-M423G VHF/DSC with Integrated GPS Receiver!
The IC-M423G is an enhanced version of the IC-M423 fixed mount VHF/DSC with some new enhancements including an integrated GPS Receiver which allows current position and time to be used…
Icom UK Extends Long-Standing Relationship With Cowes Week Limited
Since 2000, Icom have been providing radio transceivers and receivers to assist communications between race officials afloat and ashore during the world famous regatta.
HRH The Princess Royal visits the Icom Stand at the London Boat Show 2015
Among the exhibitors stands that she visited was Icom UK where its team, led by Managing Director, Bob Stockley were on hand to answer questions about the company and range…
Icom UK Support the Coxless Rowers in their Epic Pacific Ocean Rowing Expedition
With less than 100 days to go before the Coxless Crew row off from San Francisco, the crew brought their boat ‘Doris’ to Marlow, home of crew member Emma with…
What is VHF?
The most popular method of communicating with other boats is via very high frequency (VHF) radio. Learn how VHF works, the basics behind the frequencies you see on your VHF…
DSC – Digital Selective Calling
Digital Selective Calling has become an integral part of marine VHF Communication. Here we give an overview of how it works, what is does and the issues that affect you
Handheld DSC
Find out more about Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
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 valid ATIS code
What is AIS?
AIS (Automatic Identification System) was created over twenty years ago as a navigation aid for use in busy waters....
What is HF radio?
HF/SSB radio plays an important part in maritime communications; it provides mariners with a viable and effective form of communication over long distances
Marine radio licensing
You need a licence for a VHF on a boat and a different one for the operator. Here you can find out how to apply and which licenses are relevant…
Icom marine radio FAQs
Learn how VHF works, the basics behind the frequencies you see on your radio and what can make handheld batteries very inefficient and fixed sets close down
Icom’s IC-M506 Fixed Mount VHF Wins Best Marine Radio at 2014 NMEA Show
Icom's IC-M506 has won Best Marine VHF Radio at this year's NMEA International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo (2014)
Historic Fishing Boat Back to Sea After 13 Years Ashore
Icom donate a brand new IC-M323 fixed VHF/DSC radio to boat restoration project